The Coca-Cola Company, often simply referred to as Coca-Cola, is a leading player in the global beverages industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1886, the company has evolved into a powerhouse, renowned for its iconic soft drinks and a diverse portfolio that includes sparkling and still beverages, juices, and teas.
With operations spanning across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, Coca-Cola has established a formidable market presence. Its flagship product, Coca-Cola, is celebrated for its unique flavour and brand heritage, while other offerings like Diet Coke and Coca-Cola Zero Sugar cater to a variety of consumer preferences.
Notable achievements include its status as one of the most recognised brands worldwide and a commitment to sustainability initiatives. Coca-Cola continues to innovate, ensuring its place at the forefront of the beverage industry.
+27 vs industry average
Coca Cola’s score of 58 is higher than 70% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Coca Cola's reported carbon emissions
Coca-Cola's latest reported global emissions for 2024 are approximately 5.49 billion kg CO2e, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This total is derived from approximately 474.41 million kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, and approximately 1.29 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined (market-based). Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 4.2 billion kg CO2e, with franchises accounting for approximately 8.28 billion kg CO2e, business travel at approximately 128.51 million kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services at approximately 332.48 million kg CO2e.
In 2022, Coca-Cola reported total emissions of approximately 57 billion kg CO2e. This figure breaks down into approximately 4.4 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, approximately 3.5 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (location-based), and approximately 57 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3. Within Scope 3 for 2022, purchased goods and services were approximately 33.75 billion kg CO2e, and processing of sold products was approximately 18.23 billion kg CO2e.
Coca-Cola has set ambitious climate targets. They aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, using a 2015 baseline. Furthermore, the company has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 across its full value chain, a target validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This SBTi commitment includes reducing absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2015 base year. Some reduction targets in the provided data have been marked as "errored" due to missing textual descriptions.
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Coca Cola’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
5 goals2050
Ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
Ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2024
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