Today's environmentally and socially conscious consumers and investors expect products to be good, good for you and good for the planet. They put their purchasing power behind the products and companies that meet their expectations. Caring for the planet is not just a nice thing to do; it is the smart thing to do.

Our system is becoming more productive and efficient, reducing our consumption of water, raw materials and energy. We are increasingly focused on developing manufacturing and information technology systems to help us maximize the potential of our supply chain.

Clean, fresh water is an important ingredient in the beverages we make. Protecting and replenishing water resources is a primary environmental issue for us -- one that is vital to the life of our business and to the sustainability of the communities we serve. We strive to be industry leaders in responsible water use and the replenishment of water throughout our operations and beyond. We are treating water and then recycling it for use in our plants to clean bottles and wash trucks and eventually returning it to the environment.