Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has outlined its sustainability progress for the first quarter of 2025, highlighting initiatives in packaging, emissions reduction, and water management around the globe.
In the Netherlands, the company has introduced reusable glass bottles capable of being refilled up to 25 times. These bottles are processed at its fully electrified factory in Dongen, marking a shift towards more sustainable production practices. Meanwhile, in Germany, CCEP unveiled a 0.85-litre PET bottle made entirely from recycled plastic, designed to cater to smaller households.
Australia also saw substantial investment, with CCEP committing $22.2 million to enhance its canning line in Queensland. This upgrade is expected to boost efficiency, reduce energy consumption by 23 per cent, and save 7,500 cubic metres of water annually.
The company’s 2024 Annual Report outlined plans to accelerate sustainability efforts into 2025, including a €405 million investment aimed at reducing emissions through advanced technology.
CCEP’s climate action received global recognition, earning its ninth consecutive ‘A’ score from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). Megan Mitrevski Dale, CCEP’s director of environmental sustainability, highlighted that this accolade reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to minimising its environmental impact.
Efforts in water management have also taken centre stage. In Indonesia, CCEP has collaborated with local leaders in Kutamaneuh Village to improve access to clean water and waste management through its WASH programme. In Belgium, the company showcased sustainable water management initiatives at its production sites in Antwerp, Ghent, and Chaudfontaine to mark World Water Day.
To address agricultural emissions, CCEP has invested in Avalo, a start-up using artificial intelligence to develop climate-resilient crops. This initiative aims to reduce the carbon footprint of sugarcane in its supply chain as part of the company’s net-zero goal by 2040. Additional waste reduction projects include a partnership under the Tapon to Ipon programme in the Philippines, promoting recycling and a circular economy.
In Spain, CCEP has rallied over 13,700 bars and restaurants to join Hostelería #PorElClima, a movement advocating climate action within the hospitality sector. Earlier this year, Coca-Cola Sweden partnered with local organisations to tackle littering and enhance deposit collection in the Stockholm archipelago. Through these initiatives, CCEP continues to demonstrate its dedication to addressing environmental challenges and fostering sustainable practices across its global operations.
