Coca Cola
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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Coca Cola's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Coca Cola's score of 43 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Coca Cola's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, The Coca-Cola Company reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 4,484,300,000 kg CO2e, comprising 292,106,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 844,848,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 4,484,403,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Coca-Cola has set an ambitious target to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 25% across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. This target aligns with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and is designed to contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise to 2°C. The company has made significant strides in reducing its emissions, with a focus on improving energy efficiency and transitioning to renewable energy sources. Overall, Coca-Cola's climate commitments demonstrate a proactive approach to sustainability, aiming to mitigate its environmental impact while continuing to operate as a leading global beverage manufacturer.
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Get Started| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Coca Cola is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
