The true measure of a well-managed business is not just whether it is financially successful, but how it achieves that success.
The Coca-Cola Company is committed to upholding fundamental principles of international human and workplace rights everywhere we do business. Our commitment to respecting human rights, as formalized in our Human Rights Statement, is grounded in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, related covenants and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights to Work. The workplace rights principles are encompassed in our Workplace Rights Policy, which covers company-owned operations and our Supplier Guiding Principles, which covers our supplier partners and independent bottlers.
Global Compact LEAD
Since 2006 we have been an active member of the United Nations Global Compact and are proud to be one of approximately 50 companies that will participate in the 2011 launch of the UN Global Compact LEAD program. Global Compact LEAD is a platform for members striving to achieve higher levels of corporate sustainability performance as outlined by the Blueprint for Corporate Sustainability Leadership. Download the Blueprint (PDF).
The Blueprint identifies three dimensions as well as core components necessary to demonstrate leadership and to realize increased impact: (i) integrating the Compact's ten principles into strategies and operations; (ii) taking action in support of broader UN goals and issues; and (iii) engaging with the UN Global Compact. In addition to these responsibilities are fundamental components related to senior level commitment and oversight, stakeholder engagement and transparency. As part of LEAD we will further engage the UN Global Compact at the global and local levels, helping to develop networks and working groups as well as advancing issue and sector based initiatives.