People will no longer accept brands that are not doing things that are good for them
For her efforts , Perez has received awarded numerous accolades , from being recognised among Sustainability Magazine ’ s Top 10 CSOs , and a Conservation Trailblazer by The Trust for Public Land , to being named in the Top 25 Most Powerful Latinas by CNN .
Perez Progressing ESG Commitments Selling around 2.2 billion drinks servings daily across more than 200 brands , and with operations in more than 200 countries and regions , Coca-Cola ’ s carbon footprint is extensive – 65 million metric tons in 2022 , with 88 % across the value chain .
The company has committed to reaching net zero emissions across the value chain by 2050 along with goals in packaging , water use and sustainable agriculture .
Targets include 100 % recyclable packaging globally by 2025 , 25 % less emissions by 2030 , 50 % recycled content in packaging by 2030 , and 100 % regenerative water use in 175 plants in high-water-stress areas by 2030 .
Among notable achievements , Cola- Cola has exceeded its ambitious 100 % water replenishment goal five years ahead of schedule , increased recycled packaging to 90 %, and collected and recycled 69 % of its bottle and cans sold globally .
The first company to launch plantbased bottles , today more than 40 markets offer at least one brand in 100 % rPET packaging , while eight markets in Europe deliver their entire locally produced portfolios in 100 % rPET .
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