Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to voluntary business practices that improve community well-being through contributions of corporate resources and discretionary business practices. The document discusses Coca-Cola's CSR commitments to reduce water usage in production, recycle water, replenish water supplies through conservation initiatives, and facilitate equitable access to clean drinking water for local communities. Coca-Cola's mission is to socially and economically empower communities near its operations through sustainable projects in partnership with local leaders.
The document discusses Reshop.ph, an online platform that aims to promote sustainable lifestyles and reduce waste in the Philippines. It does this by building an eco-conscious community for sharing and reusing items, as well as offering rewards for green actions. The platform has over 1,000 registered users since launching in November 2014. It is seeking 300,000-1,000,000 PHP in funding to expand its digital marketing, build partnerships with rewards providers, and develop mobile and e-commerce functions.
The document discusses three organizations in New York City where one can volunteer: Charity: Water which brings clean drinking water to developing countries and has helped over 2 million people; City Harvest which rescues unsold food from restaurants and distributes it to food programs to end hunger, having distributed over 300 million pounds of food; and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation which is seeking volunteers to plant 15,000 flower bulbs in Washington Square Park before winter.
Lucky Liquid is a bottled water start-up offering a 700mL bottle of natural spring water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains in a 3 serving bottle that offers more water than competitors. The water comes from natural springs rather than municipal sources and a percentage of sales goes to humanitarian water projects. Lucky Liquid's vision is to be the bottled water of choice worldwide while supporting programs that provide clean water access to millions of people currently without it by donating a portion of every sale.
CityFoodTM is a sustainable urban agriculture business that identifies unused industrial real estate to develop into hydroponic and aquaponic farming facilities. These facilities will grow organic vegetables and fish to sell locally while also creating living-wage jobs. CityFoodTM aims to provide environmental, social, and economic benefits to communities by increasing access to fresh, local food and fostering new green businesses through business incubation services. They work with strategic partners to consult on urban farm design, construction, alternative energy, composting, and more.
Charity Water brings clean drinking water to developing countries and has helped over 2 million people in 19 countries. City Harvest rescues unsold food from restaurants and distributes it to food programs around NYC, having distributed over 300 million pounds of food since 1982. The NYC Parks Department is seeking volunteers to plant 15,000 flower bulbs in Washington Square Park before winter.
Presentation made to the Sunnyvale Neighborhood Association on November 14, 2011 by Wolfram Alderson, Executive Director, Sustainable Community Gardens.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to voluntary business practices that improve community well-being through contributions of corporate resources and discretionary business practices. The document discusses Coca-Cola's CSR commitments to reduce water usage in production, recycle water, replenish water supplies through conservation initiatives, and facilitate equitable access to clean drinking water for local communities. Coca-Cola's mission is to socially and economically empower communities near its operations through sustainable projects in partnership with local leaders.
The document discusses Reshop.ph, an online platform that aims to promote sustainable lifestyles and reduce waste in the Philippines. It does this by building an eco-conscious community for sharing and reusing items, as well as offering rewards for green actions. The platform has over 1,000 registered users since launching in November 2014. It is seeking 300,000-1,000,000 PHP in funding to expand its digital marketing, build partnerships with rewards providers, and develop mobile and e-commerce functions.
The document discusses three organizations in New York City where one can volunteer: Charity: Water which brings clean drinking water to developing countries and has helped over 2 million people; City Harvest which rescues unsold food from restaurants and distributes it to food programs to end hunger, having distributed over 300 million pounds of food; and the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation which is seeking volunteers to plant 15,000 flower bulbs in Washington Square Park before winter.
Lucky Liquid is a bottled water start-up offering a 700mL bottle of natural spring water from the Sierra Nevada Mountains in a 3 serving bottle that offers more water than competitors. The water comes from natural springs rather than municipal sources and a percentage of sales goes to humanitarian water projects. Lucky Liquid's vision is to be the bottled water of choice worldwide while supporting programs that provide clean water access to millions of people currently without it by donating a portion of every sale.
CityFoodTM is a sustainable urban agriculture business that identifies unused industrial real estate to develop into hydroponic and aquaponic farming facilities. These facilities will grow organic vegetables and fish to sell locally while also creating living-wage jobs. CityFoodTM aims to provide environmental, social, and economic benefits to communities by increasing access to fresh, local food and fostering new green businesses through business incubation services. They work with strategic partners to consult on urban farm design, construction, alternative energy, composting, and more.
Charity Water brings clean drinking water to developing countries and has helped over 2 million people in 19 countries. City Harvest rescues unsold food from restaurants and distributes it to food programs around NYC, having distributed over 300 million pounds of food since 1982. The NYC Parks Department is seeking volunteers to plant 15,000 flower bulbs in Washington Square Park before winter.
Presentation made to the Sunnyvale Neighborhood Association on November 14, 2011 by Wolfram Alderson, Executive Director, Sustainable Community Gardens.
Viridian is inviting volunteers to help build a new micro botanical garden in Chicago on July 11th from 9 AM to 12 PM. Volunteers will work together to build flower beds, prepare the garden, and plant flowers to educate local youth about the medicinal properties of plants. The garden project is an opportunity for volunteers to connect with others and give back to their community while learning.
The document describes RefillMyBottle, an initiative to reduce plastic waste from water bottles in Bali. Over 5 million tourists visit Bali each year and use over 6 million single-use plastic water bottles per month. RefillMyBottle addresses this by creating a network of "RefillStations" where people can refill reusable water bottles for free or low cost. The initiative aims to reduce plastic waste and encourage sustainable water consumption among both travelers and locals. It is led by a small team of "Wateriors" and supported by volunteers across Bali.
an employee run organization, which raises funds to finance water-well drilling activities and equipment in order to supply clean drinking water in needy villages and communities. Atlas Copco has supported this organization since 1984, when it was founded in Sweden.
TODAY, YOU HAVE THE POWER TO SOLVE THE CRISIS! TO AVOID A WAR OF WATER! MAKE WATER CONSERVATION A PART OF YOUR LIFESTYLE!
Are You Ready to Save our Planet with a Bucket of Water?
By bringing a simple change in our day to day bathing routine, We believe you can collectively do a lot to save our valuable water!
1Bucket Challenge is a concept that is based on implementing in our Daily Life Bathing Routine. By using only 1 Bucket of water apart from our usual usage of 2 to 5 Buckets, through this initiative a person can develop a new habit of saving water, saving time and increase self-satisfaction and more productivity in his/her daily routine
Through the "One Bucket Challenge" initiative we saved 5008+ Liters of Water in the last 185 days
I would love to have your valuable and great support in sharing this idea and encouraging people to initiate this simple change of habit in their daily lives, through your social channels and news platforms!
Connect us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1bucketchallenge/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/onebucketchall1
Website: www.1bucketchallenge.org
Together, Let Us Do A Lot
Thank you so much
This document provides information about the RefillMyBottle initiative in Bali, Indonesia. Over 5 million tourists visit Bali each year and consume disposable plastic water bottles, generating over 6 million plastic bottles of waste per month. RefillMyBottle aims to reduce this plastic waste by creating a network of "RefillStations" where locals and travelers can refill reusable water bottles for free or a small fee. The initiative has registered over 5000 RefillStations so far, saving an estimated 10,000 plastic bottles per month. Moving forward, RefillMyBottle seeks to expand its network of RefillStations and recruit more "Refillers" to reduce Bali's plastic waste problem.
Always concerned about the environmental issues, this Blue campaign is one of my favourite visual communication design projects, opting to create awareness and acting as reminders.
Our oceans are slowly turning into a plastic soup, harming the ecosystem. Two-thirds of it comes straight from land based sources: litter being left on the beach or washed down rivers from litter being dropped in towns and cities.
This campaigns aims to give innovative solutions in three aspects of producing, consuming and disposing plastics. Reduce, reuse and recycle is the key action and caring is the heart of every action to develop a sustainable future.
This document summarizes a case study about the impact of a Coca-Cola bottling plant on the village of Kala Dera in India. Within a year of the plant opening in 2000, the community noticed a rapid decline in groundwater levels. The plant extracts large amounts of water, exacerbating existing water shortages. This deprived farmers of income and forced children to leave school to help with household work. The community organized against Coca-Cola, demanding the plant's closure. Coca-Cola denied wrongdoing but assessments recommended relocating, storing water, or shutting down. The community awaits Coca-Cola's response to address the worsening water conditions caused by extraction and pollution from the bottling plant
The document provides 10 tips for saving money by going green, including replacing incandescent light bulbs with LED or CFL bulbs, using an Energy Star smart power strip, switching to a reusable water bottle to avoid spending $2,500 per year on bottled water, installing a dual flush toilet to save 10,000 gallons of water annually, and investing in socially responsible funds where $2.7 trillion of the $25.1 trillion US investment market is represented.
Nightclubs and restaurants in downtown Indianapolis are throwing away large amounts of recyclable materials like aluminum daily. A community action plan proposes a three-phase approach to increase recycling in these businesses. Phase one involves educating the public on recycling at local malls. Phase two partners with government agencies to make recycling more affordable and accessible. Phase three lobbies traditional waste companies to shift more towards recycling by 2025. The plan suggests making recycling bins noticeable, using symbols to label materials, and offering patrons discounts or rewards to motivate increased recycling.
$10 really can make a difference in Haiti.
We are asking you to make a difference
in the lives of the people in Haiti.
Reiser Relief Inc. is in competition for grants ranging from $500 to $2000.
We are 1 of 32 small non-profits, nationwide, to be accepted for this fundraiser that runs from March 15 to March 30.
What is needed to win these grants is “votes”
A vote is a $10 dollar donation for Reiser Relief to provide Relief for Haiti.
The non-profit who has the most votes wins.
The “Votes” are counted and 1 vote per email address
http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Mg2010-Razoo-Nit-Reiser-Relief
Coca-Cola established a plant in Kala Dera, Jaipur in 2000 that negatively impacted the local environment and community. The plant's extraction and pollution of groundwater caused water levels to rapidly decline, reducing the main source of livelihood and income for farmers through lost agriculture. It also forced women to walk much farther each day to fetch water for their families. An assessment by TERI recommended relocating the plant or shutting it down, but Coca-Cola refused and misrepresented their environmental practices, claiming to recharge water without proof. The situation highlights the need for companies to be transparent and address the real impacts of their operations on local communities.
Dublin, Ohio is committed to environmental sustainability through extensive parklands, bike paths, green space preservation, recycling programs, and nature education initiatives. The city plants over 1,100 street trees annually, has a 43% diversion rate for refuse and yard waste, and pursues energy efficiency in buildings. Community volunteers support efforts like invasive species removal, river cleanups, and habitat projects to maintain Dublin's natural areas.
1. A Coca-Cola bottling plant began operations in 2004 in the village of Kala Dera, India, which relies on agriculture for livelihood. Within a year, rapid groundwater decline was noticed as the plant extracts up to 1.5 million liters of water daily.
2. Farmers experienced loss of income and children left school to help with household burdens due to water shortages exacerbated by Coca-Cola's operations. The community organized against the plant's closure but Coca-Cola denied wrongdoing.
3. Assessments found Coca-Cola's operations worsened the water situation and recommended relocating or shutting down. However, Coca-Cola
A short design research study to support Sarvajal - a project that is bringing clean drinking water to urban India through the use of a novel water ATM.
The document discusses ethical issues related to Coca-Cola's operations in Kala Dera, India. It describes how the community experienced water shortages after Coca-Cola established a bottling plant there in 2000. This caused difficulties for farmers, women, and children. Studies found that the plant's water use was depleting local groundwater and it was recommended that Coca-Cola find alternative water sources or relocate. However, Coca-Cola continued operations and denied responsibility, exacerbating water issues for the community. The document criticizes Coca-Cola's response as unethical, dishonest, and negligent given the evidence of their negative environmental impacts.
Journeys for Water: Survival Strategies for Urban IndiaJan Chipchase
The document summarizes research conducted by frog researchers in India to understand how urban slum dwellers access and use drinking water. The researchers traveled from Ahmedabad to Delhi, visiting slums and interviewing residents. They found that while water is abundant, the supply is rarely clean and reliable. Slum residents struggle daily to obtain the water they need. The researchers hope their findings will help solutions like Sarvajal's "water ATM" model expand access to clean drinking water for slum communities.
This document summarizes the work of SustyQ, an organization focused on beautifying and improving the sustainability of the Queens neighborhood of Richmond Hill. It discusses how the neighborhood currently struggles with excess trash and lack of greenery. It then outlines SustyQ's efforts to conduct guerrilla gardening by planting flowers, trees, and installing planters to beautify the area. It discusses the positive environmental and social impacts of increasing greenery, such as reducing crime, stress, and pollution. It thanks funders and partners supporting SustyQ's beautification initiatives.
GOKb: The Global Open Knowledgebase (NFAIS 2013)GOKb Project
GOKb is a freely available community-managed data repository that will contain key publication information about electronic resources throughout the supply chain from publishers to libraries. It aims to address problems with data quality, availability, duplication of effort, and interoperability by taking an open data and collaborative approach. The document outlines GOKb's goals and timeline, as well as approaches like using open data standards and communities to enrich information about publications, packages, platforms and organizations. It demonstrates how GOKb can be used and encourages involvement to improve the management of e-resources.
The document analyzes how a student's media project uses, develops, or challenges conventions of real media products based on Andrew Goodwin's six key conventions of music videos.
The student's music video develops conventions by including a stage performance, which is common in metal genre videos. It uses conventions by having a clear relationship between lyrics and visuals, and between music and visuals. It also uses conventions through an intertextual reference to another music video.
The student's digipak and magazine advertisement further use conventions to maintain consistency across the media project.
In conclusion, the student's media product as a whole effectively uses and develops Goodwin's conventions to create a consistent and professional end product, without
Viridian is inviting volunteers to help build a new micro botanical garden in Chicago on July 11th from 9 AM to 12 PM. Volunteers will work together to build flower beds, prepare the garden, and plant flowers to educate local youth about the medicinal properties of plants. The garden project is an opportunity for volunteers to connect with others and give back to their community while learning.
The document describes RefillMyBottle, an initiative to reduce plastic waste from water bottles in Bali. Over 5 million tourists visit Bali each year and use over 6 million single-use plastic water bottles per month. RefillMyBottle addresses this by creating a network of "RefillStations" where people can refill reusable water bottles for free or low cost. The initiative aims to reduce plastic waste and encourage sustainable water consumption among both travelers and locals. It is led by a small team of "Wateriors" and supported by volunteers across Bali.
an employee run organization, which raises funds to finance water-well drilling activities and equipment in order to supply clean drinking water in needy villages and communities. Atlas Copco has supported this organization since 1984, when it was founded in Sweden.
TODAY, YOU HAVE THE POWER TO SOLVE THE CRISIS! TO AVOID A WAR OF WATER! MAKE WATER CONSERVATION A PART OF YOUR LIFESTYLE!
Are You Ready to Save our Planet with a Bucket of Water?
By bringing a simple change in our day to day bathing routine, We believe you can collectively do a lot to save our valuable water!
1Bucket Challenge is a concept that is based on implementing in our Daily Life Bathing Routine. By using only 1 Bucket of water apart from our usual usage of 2 to 5 Buckets, through this initiative a person can develop a new habit of saving water, saving time and increase self-satisfaction and more productivity in his/her daily routine
Through the "One Bucket Challenge" initiative we saved 5008+ Liters of Water in the last 185 days
I would love to have your valuable and great support in sharing this idea and encouraging people to initiate this simple change of habit in their daily lives, through your social channels and news platforms!
Connect us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1bucketchallenge/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/onebucketchall1
Website: www.1bucketchallenge.org
Together, Let Us Do A Lot
Thank you so much
This document provides information about the RefillMyBottle initiative in Bali, Indonesia. Over 5 million tourists visit Bali each year and consume disposable plastic water bottles, generating over 6 million plastic bottles of waste per month. RefillMyBottle aims to reduce this plastic waste by creating a network of "RefillStations" where locals and travelers can refill reusable water bottles for free or a small fee. The initiative has registered over 5000 RefillStations so far, saving an estimated 10,000 plastic bottles per month. Moving forward, RefillMyBottle seeks to expand its network of RefillStations and recruit more "Refillers" to reduce Bali's plastic waste problem.
Always concerned about the environmental issues, this Blue campaign is one of my favourite visual communication design projects, opting to create awareness and acting as reminders.
Our oceans are slowly turning into a plastic soup, harming the ecosystem. Two-thirds of it comes straight from land based sources: litter being left on the beach or washed down rivers from litter being dropped in towns and cities.
This campaigns aims to give innovative solutions in three aspects of producing, consuming and disposing plastics. Reduce, reuse and recycle is the key action and caring is the heart of every action to develop a sustainable future.
This document summarizes a case study about the impact of a Coca-Cola bottling plant on the village of Kala Dera in India. Within a year of the plant opening in 2000, the community noticed a rapid decline in groundwater levels. The plant extracts large amounts of water, exacerbating existing water shortages. This deprived farmers of income and forced children to leave school to help with household work. The community organized against Coca-Cola, demanding the plant's closure. Coca-Cola denied wrongdoing but assessments recommended relocating, storing water, or shutting down. The community awaits Coca-Cola's response to address the worsening water conditions caused by extraction and pollution from the bottling plant
The document provides 10 tips for saving money by going green, including replacing incandescent light bulbs with LED or CFL bulbs, using an Energy Star smart power strip, switching to a reusable water bottle to avoid spending $2,500 per year on bottled water, installing a dual flush toilet to save 10,000 gallons of water annually, and investing in socially responsible funds where $2.7 trillion of the $25.1 trillion US investment market is represented.
Nightclubs and restaurants in downtown Indianapolis are throwing away large amounts of recyclable materials like aluminum daily. A community action plan proposes a three-phase approach to increase recycling in these businesses. Phase one involves educating the public on recycling at local malls. Phase two partners with government agencies to make recycling more affordable and accessible. Phase three lobbies traditional waste companies to shift more towards recycling by 2025. The plan suggests making recycling bins noticeable, using symbols to label materials, and offering patrons discounts or rewards to motivate increased recycling.
$10 really can make a difference in Haiti.
We are asking you to make a difference
in the lives of the people in Haiti.
Reiser Relief Inc. is in competition for grants ranging from $500 to $2000.
We are 1 of 32 small non-profits, nationwide, to be accepted for this fundraiser that runs from March 15 to March 30.
What is needed to win these grants is “votes”
A vote is a $10 dollar donation for Reiser Relief to provide Relief for Haiti.
The non-profit who has the most votes wins.
The “Votes” are counted and 1 vote per email address
http://givemn.razoo.com/story/Mg2010-Razoo-Nit-Reiser-Relief
Coca-Cola established a plant in Kala Dera, Jaipur in 2000 that negatively impacted the local environment and community. The plant's extraction and pollution of groundwater caused water levels to rapidly decline, reducing the main source of livelihood and income for farmers through lost agriculture. It also forced women to walk much farther each day to fetch water for their families. An assessment by TERI recommended relocating the plant or shutting it down, but Coca-Cola refused and misrepresented their environmental practices, claiming to recharge water without proof. The situation highlights the need for companies to be transparent and address the real impacts of their operations on local communities.
Dublin, Ohio is committed to environmental sustainability through extensive parklands, bike paths, green space preservation, recycling programs, and nature education initiatives. The city plants over 1,100 street trees annually, has a 43% diversion rate for refuse and yard waste, and pursues energy efficiency in buildings. Community volunteers support efforts like invasive species removal, river cleanups, and habitat projects to maintain Dublin's natural areas.
1. A Coca-Cola bottling plant began operations in 2004 in the village of Kala Dera, India, which relies on agriculture for livelihood. Within a year, rapid groundwater decline was noticed as the plant extracts up to 1.5 million liters of water daily.
2. Farmers experienced loss of income and children left school to help with household burdens due to water shortages exacerbated by Coca-Cola's operations. The community organized against the plant's closure but Coca-Cola denied wrongdoing.
3. Assessments found Coca-Cola's operations worsened the water situation and recommended relocating or shutting down. However, Coca-Cola
A short design research study to support Sarvajal - a project that is bringing clean drinking water to urban India through the use of a novel water ATM.
The document discusses ethical issues related to Coca-Cola's operations in Kala Dera, India. It describes how the community experienced water shortages after Coca-Cola established a bottling plant there in 2000. This caused difficulties for farmers, women, and children. Studies found that the plant's water use was depleting local groundwater and it was recommended that Coca-Cola find alternative water sources or relocate. However, Coca-Cola continued operations and denied responsibility, exacerbating water issues for the community. The document criticizes Coca-Cola's response as unethical, dishonest, and negligent given the evidence of their negative environmental impacts.
Journeys for Water: Survival Strategies for Urban IndiaJan Chipchase
The document summarizes research conducted by frog researchers in India to understand how urban slum dwellers access and use drinking water. The researchers traveled from Ahmedabad to Delhi, visiting slums and interviewing residents. They found that while water is abundant, the supply is rarely clean and reliable. Slum residents struggle daily to obtain the water they need. The researchers hope their findings will help solutions like Sarvajal's "water ATM" model expand access to clean drinking water for slum communities.
This document summarizes the work of SustyQ, an organization focused on beautifying and improving the sustainability of the Queens neighborhood of Richmond Hill. It discusses how the neighborhood currently struggles with excess trash and lack of greenery. It then outlines SustyQ's efforts to conduct guerrilla gardening by planting flowers, trees, and installing planters to beautify the area. It discusses the positive environmental and social impacts of increasing greenery, such as reducing crime, stress, and pollution. It thanks funders and partners supporting SustyQ's beautification initiatives.
GOKb: The Global Open Knowledgebase (NFAIS 2013)GOKb Project
GOKb is a freely available community-managed data repository that will contain key publication information about electronic resources throughout the supply chain from publishers to libraries. It aims to address problems with data quality, availability, duplication of effort, and interoperability by taking an open data and collaborative approach. The document outlines GOKb's goals and timeline, as well as approaches like using open data standards and communities to enrich information about publications, packages, platforms and organizations. It demonstrates how GOKb can be used and encourages involvement to improve the management of e-resources.
The document analyzes how a student's media project uses, develops, or challenges conventions of real media products based on Andrew Goodwin's six key conventions of music videos.
The student's music video develops conventions by including a stage performance, which is common in metal genre videos. It uses conventions by having a clear relationship between lyrics and visuals, and between music and visuals. It also uses conventions through an intertextual reference to another music video.
The student's digipak and magazine advertisement further use conventions to maintain consistency across the media project.
In conclusion, the student's media product as a whole effectively uses and develops Goodwin's conventions to create a consistent and professional end product, without
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Discussion Case Coca-Cola’s Water Neutrality Initiative From ap.docxelinoraudley582231
Discussion Case: Coca-Cola’s Water Neutrality Initiative
From approximately 2005 to the early 2010s, Coca-Cola faced an emerging issue: its cor- porate impact on water quality, availability, and access around the world.
The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) was the world’s largest beverage company. The com- pany operated in more than 200 countries, providing 1.7 billion servings a day of carbon- ated beverages, juices and juice drinks, bottled water, and ready-to-drink coffees and teas. The company also partnered with more than 300 bottlers, independent companies that manufactured various Coca-Cola products under franchise. Seventy percent of the company’s revenue came from outside the United States.
Water was essential to Coca-Cola’s business. The company and its bottlers used around 82 billion gallons of water worldwide every year. Of this, about two-fifths went into finished beverages, and the rest was used in the manufacturing process—for example, to wash bottles, clean equipment, and provide sanitation for employees. Water supplies were also essential to the production of many ingredients in its products, such as sugar, corn, citrus fruit, tea, and coffee. Coca-Cola’s chairman and CEO put it bluntly when he commented that unless the communities where the company operated had access to water, “we haven’t got a business.”
In 2003, Coca-Cola was abruptly reminded of the impact of its water use on local com- munities when the Center for Science and the Environment, a think tank in India, charged that Coca-Cola products there contained dangerous levels of pesticide residues. Other activists in India charged that the company’s bottling plants used too much water, depriv- ing local villagers of supplies for drinking and irrigation. Local officials shut down a Coca- Cola bottling plant in the state of Kerala, saying it was depleting groundwater, and an Indian court issued an order requiring soft-drink makers to list pesticide residues on their labels. In the United States, the India Resource Center took up the cause, organizing a grassroots campaign to convince schools and colleges to boycott Coca-Cola products.
Water was also emerging as a major concern to the world’s leaders. In the early 21st century, more than 1 billion people worldwide lacked access to safe drinking water. Water consumption was doubling every 20 years, an unsustainable rate of growth. By 2025, one- third of the world’s population was expected to face acute water shortages. The secretary general of the United Nations highlighted water stress as a major cause of disease, rising food prices, and regional conflicts, and called on national governments and corporations to take steps to address the issue.
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Coca-Cola undertook a comprehensive study, surveying its global operations to assess its water management practices and impacts. It also reached out to other stakeholders, includ- ing the World Wildlife Fund, the Nature Conserv.
The document provides information about Coca-Cola's CSR initiatives in Vietnam related to water conservation. It discusses Coca-Cola's goals to return the equivalent amount of water used in its beverages to local communities by 20% reducing water usage in plants by 2012. It also notes that Coca-Cola undertook the initiatives to protect its brand image from criticism about large water usage, and to ensure sustainable local communities and ecosystems that its business relies on. The document then examines Coca-Cola's stakeholders in Vietnam and risks of using NGO partners to interact with communities instead of direct engagement.
Zorays Inc. believes in resource sharing and makes full use of electronic data made available by large institutions and organizations.
According to our analysis, there are 40 per cent of schools in Pakistan without clean drinking water. Provided the corporate sector takes the lead by using renewable energy resources these can benefit from the supply of additional energy in the national grid made useful for fulfilling such essential needs.
PepsiCo: Delivering Access to Safe Water through PartnershipsSustainable Brands
In 2013, Pepsi announced that by teaming up with partners around the globe, it had provided access to safe water for more than three million people, meeting that goal more than two years ahead of schedule. Since then, it has doubled the original goal, and now intends to provide access to six million people by the end of 2015 through partnerships.
An important part of holistic water stewardship is advocacy through partnership. PepsiCo has formed strategic alliances with organizations including the United Nations Global Compact’s CEO Water Mandate, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development Water Leadership Group, the U.S. Water Alliance, Cambridge University, and many more.
In addition to PepsiCo’s business initiatives in key geographies, collaboration with a portfolio of water partners is instrumental to its progress. By seeking out and leveraging the strengths of its water partners, PepsiCo and the PepsiCo Foundation support and enable creative new strategies that achieve measurable and sustainable progress in the fight to alleviate water insecurity and provide access to safe water.
These initiatives include water conservation, distribution, purification, and hygiene for underserved communities in China, India, Mali, Brazil, Colombia and other Latin American countries. Statements of intent inspire and motivate, but effective action on the ground is where change happens. The greatest resource in this effort centers on key collaborations with a diverse and innovative core of water partners.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) refers to voluntary business practices that improve community well-being through corporate resources and discretionary contributions. CSR involves doing something voluntarily for social development, though some governments now mandate CSR initiatives for all companies. The document discusses a company's commitments to reduce water usage in production, recycle water, replenish water supplies through conservation initiatives, and empower local communities through sustainable projects while efficiently using water and striving for net zero groundwater usage.
The document is Coca-Cola's 2017 sustainability report which outlines their CSR goals and initiatives. It discusses Coca-Cola's efforts to reduce sugar in drinks, reduce packaging waste through recycling programs, replenish water usage, empower women entrepreneurs, sustainably source ingredients from farmers, reduce their carbon footprint, support local communities through charitable giving, and respect human rights. The report provides updates on Coca-Cola's progress towards achieving their 2020 CSR goals.
The Coca-Cola Company unveiled the world's first PET plastic bottle made entirely from plant materials at the World Expo in Milan. The new "PlantBottle" is fully recyclable and uses patented technology to convert natural sugars from plants into the ingredients to make PET plastic bottles. PlantBottle packaging looks and functions like traditional PET bottles but has a lighter environmental footprint. Coca-Cola plans to continue investing in the award-winning PlantBottle technology and expanding its use.
Coca-Cola undertook various global water sustainability initiatives beginning in 2002 in response to criticism about depleting water resources. As one of the largest beverage companies, water is essential to Coca-Cola's operations. The initiatives focused on reducing water usage, recycling water, and replenishing water supplies. However, Coca-Cola continued to face criticism from environmental groups for its practices in India regarding groundwater depletion and waste disposal. Coca-Cola launched various projects to improve access to water and restore groundwater levels. It aimed to return all water used in operations back to the environment by 2010.
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Coca-Cola has invested over $840 million in India since 1993, generating $163 million in exports and innovating in beverage production, distribution and marketing. It has become one of India's largest coffee buyers. In addition to commercial activities, Coca-Cola India runs various corporate social responsibility programs in education, health, and water conservation through partnerships with local organizations. However, the company faces allegations over environmental and health impacts of its plant in Kerala, such as depletion of local water supplies and contamination of soils and water sources with industrial waste. Coca-Cola denies these claims.
This document provides information about an event hosted by the One Drop Foundation to raise funds and awareness for access to safe water. It discusses the 15th anniversary of One Drop and the impact of its projects in providing water access to over 2.7 million people worldwide. It announces plans to expand the Lazos de Agua program in Latin America to directly benefit 1 million people with water and sanitation by 2023. The event will include a gourmet dinner, auctions, and performances to support One Drop's mission.
RefillMyBottle provides a simple solution to the problem of use of single used plastic bottles.
We have created a network of RefillStations that are listed on an online map.
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OCWA is a provincial agency that operates over 800 municipal water and wastewater facilities across Ontario. In 2013, OCWA supported many community initiatives through donations and employee volunteering, such as water festivals, education programs, and fundraising over $100,000 for GlobalMedic. OCWA also launched awareness campaigns on water conservation and proper pharmaceutical disposal. Internally, OCWA engaged employees to develop a corporate social responsibility framework focused on their community, environment, and employees.
This document discusses the environmental impacts of bottled water usage versus tap water. It notes that over 1 billion people lack access to clean drinking water currently, and by 2025 two-thirds of the world's population may lack access due to factors like global warming. While bottled water is popular, it has significant environmental costs to produce and transport the plastic bottles. The document provides arguments for why tap water is generally safe to drink in most areas and offers 5 reasons for breaking the bottled water habit, such as the high costs and oil usage required for bottled water production. It encourages adopting reusable water bottles and simple filtration systems as more sustainable alternatives.
Coca-Cola acknowledged that their soda production contributed to global warming issues due to emissions from plants, plastic packaging waste, and water usage. They committed to sustainability by remodeling bottles to use less raw materials and be more energy efficient to manufacture, emphasizing reusable PET bottles, minimizing refrigerant leaks, using renewable energy for refrigeration, and creating plant-based bottles. Their major sustainability pillars are increasing plant energy efficiency, decreasing water usage, and creating environmentally friendly bottles.
Chad Pregracke founded Living Lands & Waters to clean up pollution from America's rivers after seeing the damage firsthand growing up on the Mississippi River. Over 20 years, with the help of 87,000 volunteers, they have collected over 8 million pounds of debris. Living Lands & Waters has partnered with Elkay to further their mission through Elkay's water bottle filling stations, which make it easy for people to refill reusable water bottles rather than using plastic bottles. The organizations are both committed to sustainability and keeping America's rivers and landscapes clean and beautiful for future generations.
A presentation to the city of Iowa City about a program that can be implemented online to help the community be more sustainable in their everyday lives.
Coca-Cola India has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility for three consecutive years, recognizing its community initiatives and efforts in water conservation. As one of India's largest beverage companies, Coca-Cola India implements a wide range of CSR programs focused on environmental protection, community development, education, health, and water conservation. However, the company also faces ongoing criticism over its business practices and their environmental and social impacts.
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Coca-Cola Drums up Water Stewardship Awareness for Earth Day
1. Coca-Cola Drums up Water Stewardship Awareness for Earth
Day
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Coca-Cola Company's commitment to the environment is no drop
in the bucket. In celebration of Earth Month, Coca-Cola is partnering with River Network to donate
more than 1,000 syrup drums for reuse as rain barrels in communities all across the country.
Rain barrels capture rainwater and help reduce stormwater pollution. Sediment that travels into
rivers and streams as a result of stormwater runoff can directly impact water quality. By capturing
water when it rains, these rain barrels eliminate some of that decorative barrels runoff, reducing its
impact. Water can then be saved until needed during dry periods to water plants, wash cars and for
other non-drinking water needs. Not only does this reduce water usage, it also saves money.
2. "The fact that Coca-
Cola is donating so
many rain barrels on
such a broad cross-
country scale makes
this program truly
unparalleled in scope
or impact," said Matt
Burke, Director of
Corporate and
Community
Engagement, River
Network. "We're
thrilled to partner with
Coca-Cola to make a
meaningful impact for
healthy water
resources around the
country."
To date, more than 80
organizations in the
U.S. have benefitted
from Coca-Cola's rain
barrel donation
program. These rain
barrels have
replenished an
estimated 100 million
gallons of water since
2008.
4. "Rain barrels are a
tangible and effective way
to inspire change to
preserve our water
resources," said Jon
Radtke, Water Resources
Director for Coca-Cola
Refreshments. "Working
with our local partners,
we can encourage
communities to save water
drop by drop, barrel by
barrel, and replenish a
significant amount of
water back into nature."
The Company's syrup
drum donations for Earth
Day kicked off earlier this
month with local events
throughout the U.S.,
including an art rain
barrel auction to benefit
charity and rain barrel-
making workshops with
local organizations. Coca-
Cola associates are
getting into the act as well
by volunteering in local
community Earth Month
activities and community
cleanup projects.
Coca-Cola supports water replenishment projects throughout the world in an effort to meet its goal
to return to nature an amount of water equivalent to what the Company uses in all of its products
and their production by 2020. The Company is reducing the amount of water it uses, recycling the
water used in its operations and replenishing water to communities and nature.
Water stewardship is one of seven focus areas that make up Coca-Cola's Live Positively® platform,
the Company's commitment to making a positive difference in the world by growing business in
economically, environmentally and socially sustainable ways. For more information on Live
Positively, visit www.thecoca-colacompany.com/citizenship/index.html.
About The Coca-Cola Company
The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is the decorative barrels world's largest beverage company,
refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Led by Coca-Cola, the world's
most valuable brand, our Company's portfolio features 15 billion dollar brands including Diet Coke,
Fanta, Sprite, Coca-Cola Zero, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Georgia and Del Valle.
5. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, ready-to-drink coffees, and juices and
juice drinks. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200
countries enjoy our beverages at a rate of more than 1.7 billion servings a day. With an enduring
commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that reduce
our environmental footprint, support active, healthy living, create a safe, inclusive work environment
for our associates, and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate.
Together with our bottling partners, we rank among the world's top 10 private employers with more
than 700,000 system employees. For more information, please visit www.thecoca-colacompany.com
or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/CocaColaCo.
6. About
River
Network
For
more
than
twenty
years,
River
Network
has
empowe
red and
united
people
and
commun
ities to
protect
and
restore
rivers
and
other
waters
that
sustain
the
health
of our
country.
We
envision
a future
when
every
person
knows
their
watersh
ed and
is an
active caretaker of their local river, lake, stream or bay. We work for the day when all people, fish
and wildlife have access to clean plentiful water. Our headquarter staff in Portland, OR and field
staff in Vermont, Maryland, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Utah and Idaho work closely with thousands
of watershed protection groups from coast to coast - building the capacity of state and local groups,
assisting people grappling with water and environmental health problems, protecting habitat for fish
and wildlife, developing blue cities and reducing our country's use of water and energy. To learn
7. more about River Network, visit www.rivernetwork.org.
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