Diversity

The Coca-Cola Company is built around two core assets, its brand and its people. These two assets give us the opportunity to keep our central promise: to refresh the world in mind, body, and spirit, and inspire moments of optimism; to create value and make a difference. By building an inclusive workplace environment, The Coca-Cola Company seeks to leverage its worldwide team, which is rich in diverse people, talent and ideas.

At The Coca-Cola Company, diversity is not just about Human Resource policies and practices. It is an integral part of who we are, how we operate and how we see our future. As a global business, our ability to understand, embrace and operate in a multicultural world -- both in the marketplace and in the workplace -- is critical to our sustainability.

We strive for an inclusive culture that is defined by our seven core values: leadership, passion, integrity, collaboration, innovation, quality, and accountability. Each day we work to bring these values to life through our diversity workplace strategy. This strategy includes programs to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent; provide support systems for groups with diverse backgrounds; and educate all associates so that we master the skills to achieve sustainable growth

We define diversity as 1) respecting individuals, 2) valuing differences, and 3) representing our consumers and the markets where we do business. Our diversity strategy is centered on the 4Cs: We focus on driving consumption, fostering commitment, building a culture that values diverse perspectives, and promoting effective communication and mutual understanding.

We work hard to ensure an inclusive and fair work environment for our associates, all of whom undergo diversity training on a regular basis. Such training includes ongoing dialogue that leads to better understanding of our colleagues, our suppliers, our customers, our stakeholders, and ultimately, to greater success in the marketplace.