Coca-Cola CSR
Mrs. Betsy Ching
The Coca-Cola Company
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ERCBA211
Mrs. Betsy Ching
The Coca-Cola Company
ERCBA211
Contents
Executive Summary
II
Introduction
1
1. Stakeholders
2
2. Triple Bottom Line
4
2.1 Financial
4
2.2 Social
5
2.3 Environment
6
2.3.1 Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection
6
2.3.2 Sustainable Packaging
6
2.3.3 Recycling
7
3. Corporate Social Responsibility
8
3.1 Ethical CSR
8
3.2 Altruistic CSR
8
3.3 Strategic CSR
9
4. Company’s Success
11
Conclusion
13
References
14
Appendices
16
I
Mrs. Betsy Ching
The Coca-Cola Company
ERCBA211
Executive Summary
The Coca-Cola Company is the most well-known trademark in the beverages sector around the world. The company has always been committed in conducting their business ethically and responsibly. They have been successful in running their
Triple Bottom Line and Corporate Social Responsibility. These ideas are proven by the fact that the company is able to satisfy all the company’s stakeholders and make their experiences with Coca-Cola better.
Besides all of the things that have been mentioned above, they have also contributed in preserving and protecting the environment, and strengthening the communities as a whole. Not only that they care about the environment, they have also been long committed to enriching the workplaces for their employees.
These are some of the crucial factors that need to be done to ensure their sustainability as a company. In the financial aspect, The Coca-Cola Company could still improve on their performance due to their innovation on continuously introduces new products based on consumers’ demands.
This report portrayed the success that Coca-Cola Company has achieved over the years and is still soaring.
II
Mrs. Betsy Ching
The Coca-Cola Company
ERCBA211
Introduction
Coca-Cola is a US company established in 1886 by
The Coca-Cola Company
I
ERCBA211
Mrs. Betsy Ching
The Coca-Cola Company
ERCBA211
Contents
Executive Summary
II
Introduction
1
1. Stakeholders
2
2. Triple Bottom Line
4
2.1 Financial
4
2.2 Social
5
2.3 Environment
6
2.3.1 Energy Efficiency and Climate Protection
6
2.3.2 Sustainable Packaging
6
2.3.3 Recycling
7
3. Corporate Social Responsibility
8
3.1 Ethical CSR
8
3.2 Altruistic CSR
8
3.3 Strategic CSR
9
4. Company’s Success
11
Conclusion
13
References
14
Appendices
16
I
Mrs. Betsy Ching
The Coca-Cola Company
ERCBA211
Executive Summary
The Coca-Cola Company is the most well-known trademark in the beverages sector around the world. The company has always been committed in conducting their business ethically and responsibly. They have been successful in running their
Triple Bottom Line and Corporate Social Responsibility. These ideas are proven by the fact that the company is able to satisfy all the company’s stakeholders and make their experiences with Coca-Cola better.
Besides all of the things that have been mentioned above, they have also contributed in preserving and protecting the environment, and strengthening the communities as a whole. Not only that they care about the environment, they have also been long committed to enriching the workplaces for their employees.
These are some of the crucial factors that need to be done to ensure their sustainability as a company. In the financial aspect, The Coca-Cola Company could still improve on their performance due to their innovation on continuously introduces new products based on consumers’ demands.
This report portrayed the success that Coca-Cola Company has achieved over the years and is still soaring.
II
Mrs. Betsy Ching
The Coca-Cola Company
ERCBA211
Introduction
Coca-Cola is a US company established in 1886 by
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