The Coca-Cola Company, a global leader in the beverage industry, is headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1886, this iconic brand has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as the introduction of Diet Coke in 1982 and the acquisition of various beverage brands over the decades. Coca-Cola operates in numerous regions worldwide, with a diverse portfolio that includes soft drinks, juices, teas, and bottled water. Its flagship product, Coca-Cola, is renowned for its unique flavour and extensive marketing campaigns, solidifying its position as a household name. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Coca-Cola continues to adapt to changing consumer preferences, maintaining a strong market presence and achieving notable accolades in the beverage sector.
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Coca Cola's score of 63 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, The Coca-Cola Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,263,122,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 283,745,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 151,795,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions of around 4,827,581,000 kg CO2e, with franchises contributing about 4,484,403,000 kg CO2e. Coca-Cola has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 25% across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2030, using 2015 as a baseline. This target reflects the company's commitment to aligning with industry standards for climate action and is consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 2°C. In previous years, Coca-Cola's emissions were also substantial, with 2022 emissions reported at approximately 5,586,151,000 kg CO2e, indicating a slight decrease in total emissions from 2022 to 2023. The company continues to focus on reducing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 25% by 2030, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate responsibility.
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2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,800,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,500,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Coca Cola is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.