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Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Wins Second Golden Peacock Award

Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc. Wins Second Golden Peacock Award

Published 09-17-08

Submitted by Coca-Cola Refreshments

ATLANTA,GA. - September 17, 2008 - Coca-Cola Enterprises (NYSE: CCE) has been recognized for the second consecutive year as the recipient of the Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting by the World Council for Corporate Governance. A distinguished jury chaired by former Prime Minister of Sweden Ola Ullsten selected Coca-Cola Enterprises from 46 global companies for the award, which recognizes CCE's integration of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) into its business strategy, responsiveness to the needs of its stakeholders, and the development of innovative partnerships to fulfill social responsibilities.

"The 2007 Coca-Cola Enterprises Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report shows exemplary focus on corporate responsibility, stakeholder engagement, ethical management, controlling carbon emissions, and environmental management," said Klaus Bohnke, director general, Golden Peacock Award Secretariat. "We are proud to honor them with this award for the second time."

"Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy and plays a critical role in achieving our vision to be the best beverage and customer service company," said John F. Brock, chairman and chief executive officer. "Being recognized with a Golden Peacock Award for the second consecutive year validates the direction that our company is taking, and we are proud to be honored by the World Council of Corporate Governance."

For more information on Coca-Cola Enterprises' 2007 Corporate
Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Shape Tomorrow...Today, please visit our website at http://www.cokecce.com/assets/uploaded_files/2007_CRSReport.pdf.

Coca-Cola Enterprises is the world's largest marketer, distributor, and producer of bottle and can liquid nonalcoholic refreshment. CCE sells approximately 80 percent of The Coca-Cola Company's bottle and can volume in North America and is the sole licensed bottler for products of The Coca-Cola Company in Belgium, continental France, Great Britain, Luxembourg, Monaco, and the Netherlands.

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The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands.

Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply and Georgia. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate of 1.7 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate. For more information about our Company, please visit our website at www.thecoca-colacompany.com.

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