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.
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Industry Benchmark
Coca Cola's score of 65 is higher than 98% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Coca Cola's reported carbon emissions
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 sustainability and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company is also focused on reducing its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 25% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. In previous years, Coca-Cola's emissions were higher, with 2022 reporting approximately 5,586,151,000 kg CO2e, indicating a downward trend in emissions. The company continues to evaluate its operations to further mitigate its climate impact, with a long-term goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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| 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 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
