sustainability reporting framework that is widely used around the world.” This year, in 2012, The Coca-Cola Company has set out to report against the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure economic, environmental and social performance. We have done so within the scope of our Company’s wholly owned operations. Where we have reported information on behalf of the Coca-Cola system (The Coca-Cola Company and our bottling partners), we have flagged this information within the body of the text.
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Strategic Direction Mission: * To refresh the world... * To inspire moments of optimism and happiness... * To create value and make a difference. Vision Our vision serves as the framework for our Roadmap and guides every aspect of our business by describing what we need to accomplish in order to continue achieving sustainable, quality growth. * People: Be a great place to work where people are inspired to be the best they can be. * Portfolio: Bring to the world a portfolio
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1970’s. During the 1980’s Stevia was used in natural foods and health food industries for non-caloric sweetener and weight-loss blend, until NutraSweet requested the FDA to perform testing on the herb. It wasn’t until May of 2008; introduced by Coca-Cola, that Stevia based sweeteners were allowed by the FDA. There is still controversy about the plant derivatives in many countries. Extraction of the chemicals from the Stevia plant requires the use of solvents such as ethanol and methanol, whereas
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FORCES EFFECTS on COLA DRINKS INDUSTRY SUPPLY CHAIN by GIDAGA ALFRED HOOO31960 ABSTRACT Carbonated soft drinks branded under Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola remain major household names in the soft drinks industry. Spanning operation from the original Franchise agreement of 1899 to-date, is an indication of managerial ingenuity of strategy design, implementation and control. Profitability and sustainability as a key issue in business operations necessitates these value chain components to critically
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Cola Wars Case Study DMBA 630 Marketing and Strategy Management in the Global Markeplace Introduction Carbonated Soft Drinks (CSD) have been around for over a century and now accounts for a $60 Billion market with the average American consuming about 53 gallons a year. Coca-Cola was invented in 1886 by John Pemberton as a “potion for mental and physical disorders.” Asa Candler acquired the formula and began marketing it as Coca-Cola. The first bottling franchise was accorded in 1899 for
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Introduction Coca-Cola began in 1886, Dr. John S Pemberton created a soft drink that could be sold at soda fountains (Abbette, 2012). According to Abette (2012), Dr. Pemberton took the flavored syrup to his neighborhood pharmacy mixed it with carbonated water and received excellent feedback from those that sampled it. He was trying to concoct a head ache remedy once he mixed his special syrup with carbonated water, he realized that he had the makings of a popular soda beverage. Coca-Cola had two ingredients
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Introduction Coca-Cola is a carbonated soft drink sold in stores, restaurants and vending machines worldwide (The Coca-Cola Company claims that it is sold in more than 200 countries.). It is produced by The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta, Georgia, and is often referred to simply as Coke or (in European and American countries) as cola, pop, or in some parts of the U.S., soda. Originally intended as a patent medicine when it was invented in the late 19th century by John Pemberton, Coca-Cola was bought
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Under Armour first quarter of the New Year started out with a bang. According to the financial reports released at the end of the first quarter, Under Armour experienced a growth of about 36% in net revenue (Under Armour 1). There are many reasons as to the tremendous quarter growth of the company, but it is Under Armour’s motto: “innovation around fit” that makes this company and its products unique in the sports world. The company developed new products that have made them stand out in new sports
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Carolina, United States, in 1893 by Caleb Bradham, who made it at his drugstore where the drink was sold. It was later labeled Pepsi Cola, named after the digestive enzyme pepsin and kola nuts used in the recipe. Bradham sought to create a fountain drink that was delicious and would aid in digestion and boost energy. In 1903, Bradham moved the bottling of Pepsi-Cola from his drugstore to a rented warehouse. That year, Bradham sold 7,968 gallons of syrup. The next year, Pepsi was sold in six-ounce
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Coca-Cola and Pepsi are the two greatest competitors amongst the soft drink industry today. They are both legendary brands and have been battling each for many years. I would first like to provide a little history about both companies. Coca-Cola was invented by pharmacist John Stith Pemberton in Columbus, Georgia around 1886 (Coca-Cola Journey, n.d.). The creation of the beverage was in a pharmacy by mixing Coca-Cola with carbonated water. The drink is well-known in over 200 countries with more
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