As we recognize our integral role in the communities, we know that the prosperity and longevity of our business is intimately tied to our ability to collaborate with our neighbors and value chain. In this way, we promote sustainable solutions that address prevailing challenges and promote shared prosperity within our environment.
STRATEGY
Within Community Development, we are addressing sustainability challenges with the communities in a holistic way. We focus on facilitating access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in the communities near our operation, and on social and economic development with the support we provide to underrepresented groups, through promoting entrepreneurship skills and investments in sustainable development, in accordance with our
MODEL FOR ADDRESSING RISKS AND RELATIONS WITH OUR COMMUNITY (MARRCO)
It is our guide to establishing and managing long-term productive relationships with the communities where we operate, that create shared value with the goal of:
- Assess the impact of our operations on communities.
- Understandlocal circumstances that could affect our operations.
- Identifyopportunities to collaborate in the improvement of their environment.
- Constantly improve our actions to be an actor of change in our community.
OUR PILLARS: WASH
Access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Central to our strategy is the belief that water is critical to communities. Our track record in water care focuses on innovation and active collaboration with neighbors, governments and other institutions to promote water resilience in the communities in which we operate and generate programs that provide access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) solutions.
SOCIAL PROJECTS
Mi Comunidad KOF
In Mi Comunidad KOF, we implement projects that contribute to our mission of generating meaningful and high-impact interactions with the communities in which we operate. We actively engage with our neighboring communities in all regions to learn more about their unique conditions and develop joint programs and initiatives that meet their specific local needs.
In 2024, we reached over 894,000 people through local community programs.
PACKAGING AND CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Our commitment to a circular economy is to promote effective waste management and recycling programs in all our communities. Our collaboration with PET collectors focuses on promoting their economic development by enabling access to resources, improving their capabilities and ensuring compliance with local regulations and The Coca-Cola Company’s guidelines. These efforts are designed to empower you and make a meaningful contribution to your communities.
In addition to internally strengthening our recycling capacity, we recognize the benefits of partnering with communities, the public sector, policymakers, industry allies and NGOs to ensure the sustainable supply of recycled PET. By building strategic alliances, we not only implement community collection and recycling programs, but also raise awareness of post-consumer waste management and educate consumers on proper waste disposal practices.
We will continue working towards a circular economy in our operations and in our relationship with the community, with a multidimensional approach that adapts to the local conditions of each country where we operate.
VALUE CHAIN
Small businesses are at the heart of our business network. There are more than 1.9 million retailers and shopkeepers who distribute our products to consumers throughout the traditional channel, including a high percentage of women who own their own stores and people with various backgrounds.
We proactively collaborate in our regions to tailor our programs in a way that contributes to their success.These initiatives include delivering business management training, promoting financial and digital inclusion, empowering business owners, and creating networking opportunities. In this regard, we seek to align our collaborative efforts with our company’s priority issues, including diversity, equity and inclusion, water efficiency, PET collection, and efficient and renewable energy sourcing.
Integrated Report
Learn more about how we promote a sustainable future in the Integrated Report.
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Resource Center
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