Climate Change Data

Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Packaging
  • Water
  • Climate
  • Communities
  • Sourcing
  • People

Environmental Achievements

  • Reduced PET content in bottles by 2.25% of total preforms sourced.
  • Collected 23 tonnes of PET plastic waste in Conakry, Guinea.
  • Collected 150 tons of bottle caps in Algeria.
  • Implemented the first bottle-to-bottle pilot project in Morocco.
  • Introduced solar-powered coolers in Morocco.
  • Achieved ISO 50001 certification in most plants.
  • Localized 100% of sourcing needs in Morocco, reducing shipping containers by over 1000 annually.
  • Localized 70% of sourcing needs in Algeria, reducing shipping containers by over 1000 annually.
  • Increased local supply by 100 million units.

Social Achievements

  • Launched the Women’s Empowerment Program.
  • Hosted the second medical expedition in Cape Verde with Clarós Foundation.
  • Organized Ramadan food donation programs in Morocco and Algeria.
  • Launched the IBDA Graduate Program in Algeria.
  • Partnered with IESE Business School for leadership development.
  • Created a Project Management Squad.
  • Supported the creation of cooperatives for waste pickers in Conakry.
  • Supported children with Trisomy 21 in Algeria.
  • Sponsored the Handball League in Equatorial Guinea.

Governance Achievements

  • Established the ESG Board Committee and the ESG Steering Committee.
  • Created the ESG Delivery Unit (70 cross-functional members).
  • Launched the ESG Academy online training program.
  • Integrated Climate Change Risk Card into corporate risk management.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Collect one bottle or can for each one sold by 2030.
Medium-term Goals:
  • Improve water use efficiency by 20% by 2030.
  • Improve energy efficiency by 25% by 2030.
  • Use at least 50% recycled material in packaging by 2030.
  • 100% local replenishment of water used in beverages by 2030.
  • Reach 20% female presence across the company by 2030.
  • Source 100% of strategic materials and packaging from sustainable sources by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 30% in Marrakech schools.

Environmental Challenges

  • Water scarcity in Africa.
  • Climate change impacts (droughts, floods).
  • Plastic waste.
  • Energy consumption.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Water optimization initiatives (efficient equipment, leak detection).
  • Partnership with Nijhuis for water management solutions.
  • Study on water resource mobilization.
  • Renewable energy exploration (solar PV).
  • Energy efficiency projects (lighting, refrigeration).
  • Decarbonization roadmap (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions).
  • Sustainable sourcing initiatives (recycled materials, local suppliers).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Sustainable sourcing of materials and packaging.
  • Partnership with EcoVadis for supplier sustainability assessment.
  • Collaboration with LINDE GAS ALGERIA for CO2 emissions management.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Droughts
  • Floods
  • Extreme weather events
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory changes
  • Market shifts
Opportunities
  • Renewable energy integration
  • Energy efficiency improvements

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: ISO 26000, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Certifications: ISO 50001

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 1
  • Goal 2
  • Goal 3
  • Goal 5
  • Goal 6
  • Goal 7
  • Goal 8
  • Goal 10
  • Goal 12
  • Goal 13
  • Goal 14
  • Goal 17

The report details how ECCBC's initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Returnable glass bottles
  • Lightweight PET bottles
  • Clear Sprite bottles

Awards & Recognition

  • Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards
  • Communitas Awards
  • Ghana CSR Excellence Awards
  • KO Africa OU Safety Awards
  • World Sustainability Awards 2023 Finalist