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Coca-Cola Hellenic showcases CO2 reduction success at leading European sustainability conference

Coca-Cola Hellenic showcases CO2 reduction success at leading European sustainability conference

Published 11-02-10

Submitted by Coca-Cola HBC

Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company S.A. ("Coca-Cola Hellenic," the "Company") shared its industry-leading CO2 reduction success with business, government and academic delegates from across Europe, at the CSR Europe, Enterprise 2020 Marketplace event in Brussels last week.

Coca-Cola Hellenic - the only non alcoholic beverage company participating at the annual conference of the leading European business network for corporate social responsibility - was selected because it is already beating European targets for industry emissions reduction with its sustainable CO2 reduction strategies.

Coca-Cola Hellenic outlined how emission control has been embedded across all parts of its operations in 28 countries, resulting in a 31 per cent improvement in energy efficiency since 2002. The Company also detailed how it will achieve a further 25 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions from its production plants by 2015.

This planned reduction in CO2 emissions will be achieved using new Quad Generation Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology. Pioneered specifically by Coca-Cola Hellenic with its energy partner ContourGlobal, the energy-efficient process produces electricity, steam, CO2 and chilled water, all of which can be used safely and efficiently in the bottling process.

Ulrike Gehmacher, Group Public Affairs & Communications Manager at Coca-Cola Hellenic explained: "We are delighted to be sharing our CO2 reduction journey and hope we can encourage other organisations to do the same. The single biggest reduction in our direct emissions is delivered through our on-site CHP plants and new Quad-Generation technology. We have committed to 20 CHP systems at a cost of around 200m Euros. When all are operational they will cut direct CO2 emissions from our production by more than 250,000 tonnes annually. That's a reduction of more than 25 per cent from today's emissions and is well ahead of the target set for industry by the European Union."

Another of Coca-Cola Hellenic's largest CO2 reduction programmes highlighted at the conference demonstrated how it is working with partners to develop new, more energy-efficient coolers for its products. The latest cooler models used eliminate climate warming HFCs altogether and use 'Intelligent Energy Management' devices which cut energy use by up to two-thirds.

Mrs. Gehmacher added: "We are also improving older refrigeration models in the marketplace by retrofitting energy-saving devices and advising customers on how to save energy. All these measures will avoid more than 500,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year by 2020."

In addition to its refrigeration and power generation projects, Coca-Cola Hellenic outlined other approaches it uses to help reduce its climate change impacts across Europe. These include using solar (photovoltaic) panels on the bottling plant roofs; optimising transportation methods; training staff in eco-driving techniques and purchasing energy-efficient vehicles; making Head Office air travel carbon neutral; and introducing 'Green IT' technology and practices.

Coca-Cola Hellenic's commitment to CSR has resulted in the Company being listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes for the World and for Europe, and also in being declared an Official Partner of the European Commission’s Sustainable Energy Europe Campaign for its 'innovative Quad-Generation power systems in the beverage industry.'

About the Enterprise 2020 Marketplace event
The CSR Europe event, called Enterprise 2020 Marketplace
, was aimed at sharing ideas in order to create a "smart, sustainable and inclusive society." Keynote speakers included Antonio Tajani, Vice-President of the European Commission, responsible for Industry and Entrepreneurship, Viscount Etienne Davignon, President of CSR Europe, former Vice President of the EU Commission and President of the International Energy Agency and Harry von Dorenmalen, Chiarman of IBM Europe.

About Coca-Cola Hellenic
Coca-Cola Hellenic is one of the world's largest bottlers of products of The Coca-Cola Company with sales of more than 2 billion unit cases. It has broad geographic reach with operations in 28 countries serving a population of approximately 560 million people. Coca-Cola Hellenic offers a diverse range of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages in the sparkling, juice, water, sport, energy, tea and coffee categories. Coca-Cola Hellenic 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 our business in ways that protect and preserve the environment and contribute to the socio-economic development of our local communities.

Coca-Cola Hellenic's shares are listed on the Athens Exchange (ATHEX: EEEK), with a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: CCB). Coca-Cola Hellenic's American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CCH). Coca-Cola Hellenic is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indexes. For more information, please visit www.coca-colahellenic.com

About the Coca-Cola Hellenic Knockmore Hill plant - Coca-Cola Hellenic's most recent Quad Generation CHP.
The Knockmore Hill plant in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, was officially opened on 8 September 2010. All production and bottling operations for the island take place at this 45-acre site.

The total value of the investment made by the Coca-Cola Hellenic Group in Knockmore Hill is £93.5m. Funding of £6.75m towards the investment was provided by Invest Northern Ireland. The plant comprises nine production lines and has the capacity to produce 250,000 cases of beverages per day. It is operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This facilitates the production of Coca-Cola Hellenic's varied portfolio of products, in the island of Ireland, from core brands such as Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero, Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite, to Deep RiverRock water, which is bottled locally at its source in Lisburn and is Northern Ireland's leading water brand.

The on-site CHP plant supplies highly efficient, clean electricity, steam to produce hot water for production, sanitation and all other purposes, chilled water for refrigeration and air conditioning, and CO2 needed for the company's soft drink production process. Excess clean electricity is sold to the national grid. This innovative quad-generation technology used was pioneered by Coca-Cola Hellenic in partnership with ContourGlobal, a leading international company specialising in the development of efficient energy solutions.

Further Information
For more information on Coca-Cola HBC Ireland, its products, its people and its commitment to sustainable business please visit www.coca-colahellenicireland.com.

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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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