Sustainable Agriculture
The Coca-Cola Company's commitment to responsible citizenship
includes conservation of natural resources and protection of the soil,
water and climate required to sustain life on earth. As we consider
new ways to make a difference in the communities where we operate,
we recognize that many of our greatest social and environmental impacts
occur in our agricultural supply chain.
Agriculture touches the lives of billions of people. It plays a vital
role in society not only by providing sustenance required for human
survival, but also as the world's largest industry and its biggest
employer.
The Coca-Cola Company does not own any farms and therefore
has less direct control over the agricultural supply chain. However,
we have significant opportunities within our global supply chain to
develop and encourage more sustainable practices to benefit suppliers,
customers and consumers. While we are still in the early stages of
exploring these opportunities, we are committed to the health and
economic vitality of the farming communities our supply chain engages.
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