Coca Cola CSR
CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) is the commitment made by business enterprises towards economic and social development, so as to improve the standard of living of the community in general, especially their own workforce.
When it comes to CSR, Coca Cola is undoubtedly one of the biggest contributors of all. All over the world, this company has developed and innovated number of ways to reach out to the people and make their lives easier, and happier. In India, it has provided health checkups, medicine, and education to rural communities. It has funded polio eradication and blood donation camps, along with providing a 24-hour emergency service for children. In some districts of Andhra Pradesh, Coca-Cola has conducted camps for Hepatitis-B vaccinations, eye checkups, and malaria eradication. In partnership with 'Rashtriya Gramin Nidhi Vikas' (a Guwahati-based NGO), the company decided to establish "Aarogya Health Clinic" in Brynihat, Meghalaya. In March, 2011, it was dedicated to the local community. Even though it is operational for only four days a week, all visiting patients are issued "Aarogya Health Card" and free basic medicines. Drinking water projects in Maharashtra and Gujarat helped to provide clean potable water to the local communities.
When it comes to environment care, Coca-Cola is at the top of the game. Its packaging framework is aimed at recycling. A PET recycling project in Mumbai collected used glass bottles, cans, etc. The company has initiated rainwater harvesting schemes (over 500 structures), watershed projects and reverse filter system. Over the last 4 years, the water efficiency of company plant operations has improved by 40%. It reduced its emission of greenhouse gases by three-fourths by using alternative cooling techniques for its products. Approximately 20% of energy used by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. comes from renewable energy mix and HCCBPL plans to expand it to 40% by the year 2020.
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When it comes to CSR, Coca Cola is undoubtedly one of the biggest contributors of all. All over the world, this company has developed and innovated number of ways to reach out to the people and make their lives easier, and happier. In India, it has provided health checkups, medicine, and education to rural communities. It has funded polio eradication and blood donation camps, along with providing a 24-hour emergency service for children. In some districts of Andhra Pradesh, Coca-Cola has conducted camps for Hepatitis-B vaccinations, eye checkups, and malaria eradication. In partnership with 'Rashtriya Gramin Nidhi Vikas' (a Guwahati-based NGO), the company decided to establish "Aarogya Health Clinic" in Brynihat, Meghalaya. In March, 2011, it was dedicated to the local community. Even though it is operational for only four days a week, all visiting patients are issued "Aarogya Health Card" and free basic medicines. Drinking water projects in Maharashtra and Gujarat helped to provide clean potable water to the local communities.
When it comes to environment care, Coca-Cola is at the top of the game. Its packaging framework is aimed at recycling. A PET recycling project in Mumbai collected used glass bottles, cans, etc. The company has initiated rainwater harvesting schemes (over 500 structures), watershed projects and reverse filter system. Over the last 4 years, the water efficiency of company plant operations has improved by 40%. It reduced its emission of greenhouse gases by three-fourths by using alternative cooling techniques for its products. Approximately 20% of energy used by Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. comes from renewable energy mix and HCCBPL plans to expand it to 40% by the year 2020.
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