Published 08-08-06
Submitted by Coca-Cola HBC
Athens, Greece - Coca-Cola HBC, provider of non-alcoholic beverages in 28 countries, has just published its Social Responsibility Report (CSR) for 2005.
The summary Report covers 2005 activities in 26 countries in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Guidelines 2002. The report demonstrates the progress that has been achieved in embedding corporate responsibility within country operations.
Points to note are progress made in five key areas: Corporate Governance, the Environment, the Workplace, the Marketplace and the Community. The Report indicates how the Company has been implementing its policies on corporate governance and ethical behaviour during the past five years since it was formed, and provides specific information about actions taken in its four focus areas to adhere to third party international standards.
In 2005, Coca-Cola HBC and The Coca-Cola Company signed a partnership agreement with the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) to conduct continuing awareness raising programmes in support of the 81 million people who reside in countries along the River's course.
As part of its commitment on energy, the Company commissioned a tri-generation power plant in Dunaharaszti, Hungary, which has no ozone depleting qualities, very low direct greenhouse impact, and offers optimal energy-efficient refrigeration.
Other highlights for 2005 include:
The Marketplace
The Workplace
The Environment
The Community
As part of its efforts to transparently disclose its actions under the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines, Coca-Cola HBC provides information on the independent verification of standards attained and provides details of studies, including a Company-wide customer satisfaction survey conducted in 2005.
The Coca-Cola HBC 2005 CSR is available on line at http://www.coca-colahbc.com. Printed copies can be requested at the website.
Coca-Cola HBC is one of the world's largest bottlers of products of The Coca-Cola Company and has operations in 28 countries serving a population of 540 million people. CCHBC shares are listed on the Athens Exchange (ATHEX: EEEK), with secondary listings on the London (LSE: CCB) and Australian (ASX: CHB) Stock Exchanges. CCHBC's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CCH).
Coca-Cola HBC is the second-largest bottler of the brands of The Coca-Cola Company in terms of volume with sales of more than 2 billion unit cases. It has a broad geographic footprint with operations in 28 countries serving a population of approximately 585 million people. Coca-Cola HBC offers a diverse range of non-alcoholic ready to drink beverages in the sparkling, juice, water, sport, energy, tea and coffee categories. Coca-Cola HBC is committed to promoting sustainable development in order to create value for its business and for society. This includes providing products that meet the beverage needs of consumers, fostering an open and inclusive work environment, conducting its business in ways that protect and preserve the environment and contribute to the socio-economic development of the local communities.
Coca-Cola HBC has a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: CCH) and its shares are listed on the Athens Exchange (ATHEX: EEE). Coca-Cola HBC’s American depositary shares (ADSs) are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CCH). Coca-Cola HBC is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indexes. For more information, please visit www.coca-colahellenic.com.
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