oca-Cola India Wins Golden Peacock Global Award for Corporate

Social Responsibility
Coca-Cola India was awarded the prestigious 2008 Golden Peacock Global
Award for Corporate Social Responsibility on Feb. 15 during a global
conference in Vilamoura, Portugal. Dr. Ola Ullsten, former prime minister
of Sweden, presented the award to Deepak Jolly, Vice-President, Public
Affairs & Communication, Coca-Cola India, on behalf of the Company.

The Golden Peacock Global CSR Award showcases the “human face of
business” by recognizing the continuing commitment of companies “to
behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving
the quality of life of the workforce, their families and the local community
and society at large.”

A distinguished jury chaired by Dr. Ola Ullsten, former prime minister of

Sweden, selected this year’s Golden Peacock award winners. Presenting
the award to the Company, Dr. Ola Ullsten, said, “Golden Peacock
Awards have been instituted by World Council for Corporate Governance,
UK to create competitiveness in the area of Corporate Social
Responsibility. We are hopeful that Coca-Cola India’s effort in promoting
sustainable communities sets an example for other organizations to
follow.”

Her Excellency Ms. Nilima Mitra Ambassador of India in Portugal said that
she was very impressed with the manner in which Coca Cola is fulfilling its
CSR in India in water management and conservation especially the
intervention to ensure potable water to 1000 primary schools in India.

Commenting on the Coca-Cola India winning the award, Atul Singh,

President  & CEO, Coca-Cola India, said, “Coca-Cola India has always
placed high value on good citizenship and has undertaken several
initiatives for community development and inclusive growth. We are
gratified to receive this global award and are humbled at being recognized
for the little contributions that we have been able to make to preserve
and protect the environment and towards community development. We
are also establishing the Coca-Cola India Foundation which will further
strive to make a positive impact on local communities. The Company
remains committed to work with stakeholders and communities across the
country in its bid to contribute to mutual growth and development.”

The award recognizes Coca-Cola India’s water conservation/management

and community development initiatives. The Company has installed 320
Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) structures in 17 states and has restored
several traditional water bodies like the Sarai Bawari and Kale Hanuman ki
Bawari in Jaipur and check dams across the country.

Additionally, the Company recently set a target to reach a “net-zero”

balance with respect to groundwater usage by 2009 and launched the
“Elixir of life” project to provide drinking water to nearly 30,000 children
in 100 primary and panchayat schools in and around Chennai. The
Company plans to provide clean drinking water in 1,000 schools by 2010.
Coca-Cola India also promotes sustainable packaging through PET
recycling and has undertaken several projects in the areas of primary
health, primary education and infrastructure for local communities.The
Company has undertaken these Citizenship initiatives in partnership with
government, NGOs, educational institutions and local communities.

In 2006, the World Environment Foundation (WEF) honored Coca-Cola

India with the Golden Peacock Environment Management Special
Commendation Award for its world-class environment practices.

Dr. Olla Ullsten, former Prime Minister of Local community using water from the A pho
Sweden and Chairman of the Awards rejuvenated Sarai Bawari at Amer, near 100 s
jury presenting the Golden Peacock Jaipur, Rajasthan in Ch
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Responsibility to Deepak Jolly, Vice
President, Public Affairs &
Communication, Coca-Cola India.

Kaladera Community Recognizes Coca-Cola’s Community

Initiatives

Rakesh Pathak, Unit HR Manager, Kaladera plant &

Sunil Sharma being felicitated by Chhittarmal Hatwal,
Sarpanch (head) of Kaladera at the community event
Coca-Cola India was recently acknowledged for the various citizenship
initiatives in & around Kaladera in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Rakesh Pathak, Unit
HR Manager, Kaladera plant and Sunil Sharma, who’s been associated
with the company for a long time, were felicitated by the villagers of
Dabar Basti in Kaladera.As part of public-private partnership, Coca-Cola
installed a new bore well recently in the area to provide water in the
houses of villagers. Chhittarmal Hatwal, Sarpanch (head) of Kaladera
presented a Safa (head gear) to Rakesh Pathak & Sunil Sharma as a mark
of gratitude to the company."We are deeply honored by the recognition of
the people of Kaladera" said Rakesh Pathak. "Coca-Cola India has
always placed very high value on citizenship and has taken various
initiatives to conserve water the area."Coca-Cola India has worked with
the government, local bodies & the entire community of Kaladera in the
area of water conservation. This includes restoration of Sarai Bawari &
Kale Hanuman ki Bawari - historical step wells (over 400 years old),
providing water to the people of the community. The company has
constructed over 140 recharge shafts in the area. Rain water harvesting
projects have been set up in various schools, government bodies & the
community areas."No other company has ever come forward & worked
towards the welfare of the Kaladera Community except Coca-Cola. We
appreciate the efforts taken by Coca-Cola for the conservation of water in
Kaladera." Chhittarmal Hatwal, Sarpanch (head) of Kaladera.In
addition, Coca-Cola India has undertaken an annual scholarship program
for the students in the nearby villages for the fifth consecutive year.
Amongst various educational initiatives, Coca-Cola also supports ’Aap Ki
Beti’ (your daughter) program to provide education to a girl child.

Community Recognition to Coca-Cola India

Certificate of appreciation given by

Cultural Council, Kaladera Community in
Rajasthan
Coca-Cola India was recently acknowledged for the various citizenship
initiatives in & around Kaladera in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Sunil Sharma, who’s
been associated with Coca-Cola India, received the certificate of
appreciation on behalf of the company from the Cultural Council of the
Kaladera community during the celebration of Holi, the festival of colors &
joy."I’m deeply honored by the recognition of the people of Kaladera" said
Sunil Sharma with his face painted in the colors of festivity."Coca-Cola
India has always placed very high value on citizenship and has taken
various initiatives to conserve water the area."Coca-Cola India has worked
with the government, local bodies & the entire community of Kaladera in
the area of water conservation. This includes restoration of Sarai Bawari &
Kale Hanuman ki Bawari - historical step wells (over 400 years old),
providing water to the people of the community. The company has
constructed over 140 recharge shafts in the area. Rain water harvesting
projects have been set up in various schools, government bodies & the
community areas.

Sitaram Sanwaria, President, Cultural

council, Kaladera Community and a local
resident, presenting the certification of
appreciation to Sunil Sharma, as a token
of appreciation to Coca-Cola India for its
community efforts during Holi
celebrations, a festival of colors where
people play with colors and have fun &
enjoyment. The festival aims at bringing
the society together & strengthen the
social fabric of the country
"No other company has ever come forward & worked towards the welfare
of the Kaladera Community except Coca-Cola. We appreciate the efforts
taken by Coca-Cola for the conservation of water in Kaladera." said Bhura
Mal Sharma, a 65 year old farmer."The Rain water systems installed
by Coca-Cola ensure that the rain water goes back into the ground which
is very beneficial to the farmers and if we get good rains this year the
results will speak for themselves." Said Shri Hanuman Sahaya 70-year-
old farmer.In addition, Coca-Cola India has undertaken an annual
scholarship program for the students in the nearby villages for the fifth
consecutive year. Amongst various educational initiatives, Coca-Cola also
supports ’Aap Ki Beti’ (your daughter) program to provide education to a
girl child."The roads, hospitals, medical camps, hand pumps etc. all
indicate that Coca-Cola cares for Kaladera. We are confident that the
company will carry on need based developmental programs in future also.
said Shri Bhagwan Sahai ji, a local social worker and leader. The presence
of a company like Coca-Cola in the area is a blessing for the local people
of Kaladera." added Shiv Sahay, a 60 year old farmer and a civil
contractor."The certificate of appreciation that we to Mr. Sunil Sharma is
a token of thanks for the relentless efforts of Coca-Cola for the welfare of
the community", said Sitaram Sanwaria, President, Cultural council,
Kaladera Community."There is no better ways to be recognized for your
dedicated community efforts than by the people of the community
themselves. Getting such a recognition at Holi, which is a festival of colors
and binds people together shows the confidence that the community has
in us", concluded Sunil Sharma.

Coca-Cola wins Bhagidari Award- Fourth time in a row

Coca-Cola India won the Delhi Government's Bhagidari Award for the 4th
consecutive year for its efforts in Water Conservation and Community
Development. The award was presented on the second day of the two day
Bhagidari Utsav at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on February 3, 2007 by the
Hon'ble Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Ms. Sheila Dikshit. We took this
opportunity to also present the Water Calendar 2007 to the Hon'ble CM.
The Bhagidari Utsav is an annual event to celebrate the success of
'Bhagidari' - A public
-private-community partnership program launched by the Delhi
government a few years ago.

Hon'ble CM visiting the Company stall at

the Bhagidari Utsav 2007
Among the highlights of the Utsav was an exhibition cum display by some
of the partners of the Delhi government, where each partner showcased
its initiatives to make Delhi a 'better' place. In recognition of Coca-Cola's
efforts in Water Conservation and PET Recycling, we were given two stalls
to outline our initiatives in these areas. Ms. Dikshit was one of the first to
visit our PET Recycling stall and after being briefed on our PET Recycling
program, she urged the Company to spread the awareness on PET
Recycling not just amongst the visitors to the Bhagidari Utsav but also
among people at large.Our Water Conservation stall was visited both by
the Hon'ble Chief Minister Ms. Sheila Dikshit as well as by the Hon'ble Mr.
A. K. Walia, Minister for Finance, Planning, P.W.D & Urban Development,
and Delhi Government, who were briefed about the various programs
undertaken by the Company to spread awareness and to conserve water.
The dignitaries were very appreciative of our efforts. We had showcased a
device called 'Drip Gauge' for the first time in the country at the stall. Drip
Gauge is a simple but effective tool to sensitize people to save water. A 3-
D Rain Water Harvesting (RWH) model demonstrating the utility,
functioning and commissioning of Rain Water Harvesting projects at
individual households & residential colonies was also on display. In
addition, people were apprised of simple methods to Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle and Recharge water in their daily lives.Our stalls evoked
tremendous response from all stakeholders and nearly 3000 people visited
our stalls during the event. Of these, nearly 2500 participated in the two
quiz contests that we ran at the stalls. Several Resident Welfare
Associations and NGOs also approached us seeking our guidance and help
for RWH and PET Recycling programs in their colonies.

St. Agnes College (Mangalore University) Wins The First Jimmy &
Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award in India

(from left) President Jimmy Carter, Ms

Rosalynn Carter, Dr Sue Sehgal, Founder &
President Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter
Foundation, Sister Carmel Rita from St
Agnes College and other members of the
College.
President Jimmy Carter & Ms Rosalynn Carter personally presented the
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Partnership Award for Campus-Community
Collaboration to St. Agnes College (Mangalore University) for the
exemplary work done by them in the field of 'Watershed Management &
Development'. The award has been brought into India by Coca-Cola
India in association with Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce & Industry (FICCI).The coveted award serves as one of the
highest recognition for academic-service learning to educational
institutions for outstanding 'Campus Community' Learning programs.St
Agnes received a special handcrafted golden globe trophy, a citation & a
cash prize of US $ 10,000. The 2nd and 3rd runner's up i.e. Punjab
University for its Literacy Program & Aligarh Muslim University for its
Pulse Polio Immunization Program also received a citation and a cash
prize of US $ 3000 and US$ 2000 respectively. The winner was selected
by the Foundation based on the combined merits of each program out of
scores of applications received for the award.Speaking on the occasion,
President Jimmy Carter said,"This will be the first presentation of
this award outside the United States, and it is particularly
significant to me that India is the next country to embrace this
recognition of service. Many years ago my mother, who was a
nurse and Peace Corps volunteer, ministered to Indian citizens.
That experience touched her deeply, and the emotion she felt, and
also the love for India has filtered through to me through her
recollections." Also present at the Award Ceremony were Shri Kapil
Sibal, Honorable Minister for Science & Technology & Earth Sciences,
Government of India & Aparna Sen, noted film actor, director.According to
Atul Singh, President  & CEO, Coca-Cola India, "President Carter
and Coca-Cola share a strong belief in the benefit of working for
the local communities. As an example our Company is actively
spearheading water sustainability and conservation programs in
India. We have so far commissioned more than 220 rain water
harvesting structures in 17 Indian states both at bottling plants
and in the local communities. We are constantly trying to benefit
the communities where we operate."Carter Partnership Awards
celebrate schools, communities, and businesses working together to make
a difference in the lives of people in need. The Award aims to be a
powerful motivator for the academic community to develop community
 service programs in their curriculum and encourages the student
community to inculcate values of selfless service and empathy towards
the community.Other members present at the function included, Mr. S K
Poddar, President FICCI, Dr Sue Sehgal, Founder & President, Jimmy &
Rosalynn Carter Partnership Foundation, Shri Farookh Abdullah, eminent
parliamentarian, Naveen Jindal (Member of Parliament) & other well
known personalities.

Cola-Cola India wins the Bhagidari award from the Delhi

government for its efforts in community development
% The Company has already executed nearly 200 rain water harvesting
structures across 17 states
% Coca-Cola India has plans to undertake 40 new rain water harvesting
projects during the current year
% The company is also working with local communities in various states on
projects like Paper & PET recycling, education and clean
environment projects
Coca-Cola India won the 'Bhagidari award' on February 25, 2006, in
New Delhi, for its contribution in water conservation & environment
management programmes and for its contribution to community
development, from the Delhi Government. This is the third year in a
row that the company has won this award. Mr. Atul Singh, President &
CEO, Coca-Cola India received the award from the Hon’ble Chief Minister
of Delhi, Ms. Sheila Dikshit on behalf of the company at a function during
the Bhagidari Utsav at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Coca-Cola India is
supporting several rain water harvesting projects spread across 17 states
with nearly 200 rain water harvesting structures. The company plans to
take up another 40 such projects by the end of the year. The company is
currently engaged in such projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh,
Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Goa, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Kerala,
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu,
Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. In addition to this, the company has also
undertaken various projects in the areas of Paper & PET recycling and
Education & clean environment in partnership with local communities in
different states. On receiving the award, Mr. Atul Singh, President  & CEO,
Coca-Cola India, said, Water is a subject that is loaded with urgency and
even emotion. It is a critical global challenge and it will take a wide
variety of efforts, most of them at a local level to overcome the problem.
At Coca-Cola we have undertaken numerous projects across the country
in partnership with local communities for their development and we
continue to look for areas where private-public partnerships can bring
about good results. We are honoured to get this award and we are
thankful to the government and to the residents of the state for giving us
an opportunity to partner them in some truly path breaking community
development initiatives. The Coca-Cola Company has always placed high
value on good citizenship. At the heart of business is a mission statement
called the Coca-Cola Promise. It says, quite simply, that The Coca-Cola
Company exists to benefit and refresh everyone who is touched by our
business". This basic proposition means that the company’s business
should refresh the markets, protect, preserve and enhance the
environment and strengthen the community. Coca-Cola India provides
extensive support for community programs across the country, with a
focus on education, health and water conservation.

Bhubaneswar Team wins 2005 Pollution Control Excellence Award!

The winning Bhubaneswar Team with their trophy

The "Pollution Control Excellence Award" for 2005 has been awarded
to HCCBPL Khurda unit, by the Orissa State Pollution Control Board. The
award went to the Khurda team for achieving excellence in
implementation of pollution control systems in the plant and for their
constant efforts for protection of the environment. The Pollution Control
Excellence Award is an annual award given to industries that excel in
environment protection. Khurda's multiple initiatives - PET recycling,
Vermicomposting and Rain water harvesting, in addition to its
Environment practices to prevent/control pollution bagged the unit this
award. Khurda beat over 20 shortlisted industries throughout the state for
the award. The award was presented on the 23rd Foundation Day
Celebration of the State Pollution Control Board, Orissa by S.P.Nanda,
Principal Secretary, Dept. of Environment & Forests Govt. of Orissa on
16th September 2005. The Award was received by the Region - Vice
President Mr. T. Krishna Kumar. Speaking on the occasion Mr.
L.N.Pattnaik - PCB Chairman lauded the efforts of the company in the field
of environment protection.

Best Organization Award to Coca-Cola India - giving equal

opportunity to differently-abled people.

H.E Shri T V Rajeshwar felicitating

Mr. Ashutosh Bhardwaj, Area General
Manager, Hindustan Coca-Cola
Beverages Pvt. Ltd. Varanasi
The State Government of Uttar Pradesh, under the aegis of Directorate,
Handicapped Welfare conferred Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.,
Varanasi with the Best Organization Award for allowing differently-abled
people to prosper & carve a niche for themselves in the professional
world.The Award was given by the Governor of the State, H.E. Shri T V
Rajeshwar to the Area General Manager, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages
Pvt. Ltd. Varanasi, Mr.Ashutosh Bhardwaj, in a function organized at
Sahkarita Bhawan, Lucknow, to mark the World Disability Day on
December 3, 2005.

According to Mr. Ashutosh Bhardwaj, it’s a policy at Coca-Cola to give

equal status & provide equal opportunity to the differently-abled people
who are in a perfect physical condition. They are especially trained to
carry out certain responsibility. Anomalies should not hamper the growth
of an individual. At present, twelve differently-abled people are working as
Bottle Inspectors (bottle supervisors) in the unit.

The Company shared this award with B.C.G. School for the Deaf,
Varanasi.
  
Patna Unit wins CSR Award 2004-05!

Saurabh Pande, AGM, Patna receives

the CSR award
Our Patna Unit has been awarded 'Corporate Social Responsibility
Award' for the year 2004 05 by the J.M. Institute of Speech and Hearing,
Patna. The award was given to the Patna Unit for the continued support
provided towards upliftment of physically challenged children.Since last
one-year, the principal focus of Patna Units Citizenship activities has been
supporting the physically challenged. The multiple initiatives in this
direction include Organizing Sports for Deaf and Dumb, Cultural
Programmes, Educational Trip to Plants etc.The Award was presented to
the AGM, Patna - Mr. Saurabh Pande, by the Lokayukth of Bihar, Shri
Narmadeshwar Pande in a ceremonial function held in Patna on 24-
September 2005, the International Deaf & Dumb Day.

Coca-Cola India Receives Bhagidari Award From The Delhi

Government
-Only Corporate to be presented with this award in recognition for
its Citizenship Program-

Honourable Chief Minister of Delhi, Ms. Sheila Dikshit presented a

Commendation Certificate to Coca-Cola India for its contribution in the
Bhagidari scheme recognizing the Company's efforts and contribution
towards community development programs. The Company received the
award at a glittering ceremony during the Bhagidari Utsav at Pragati
Maidan in New Delhi. The Utsav was attended by more than 5,000 citizens
of the city. Bhagidari celebrates the spirit of collective responsibility
between citizens and Government agencies for improving urban
infrastructure and environment. On receiving the award, Division
President, said, we are honoured to get this recognition. Citizenship at
Coca-Cola India is integral to our business and we continue to work with
local communities across the country.Coca-Cola India has implemented a
host of citizenship projects in Delhi under the Bhagidari scheme including:

% Rainwater harvesting projects

% Clean Delhi Campaign in association with the Government of
Delhi
% PET and Paper recycling projects in schools
% Tree plantation drives with Department of Environment
% Vermi-composting
The company had earlier also received a special award from the
Delhi Government in 2002 for its active participation in the
Bhagidari programme.
Government Acknowledges Coca-Cola’s Concern for The Disabled

Chennai 16th August 2004: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd. has
been honoured as the ‘BEST PRIVATE COMPANY’ in the State by the
Government of Tamil Nadu for its contribution to the communities in
providing employment opportunities to physically challenged people.
Ms. J. Jayalalitha, Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, presented the
award to the company at a simple function here on the occasion of the
occasion of Independence Day.

The Company employs 88 people with hearing and speaking disability,

who work as “Special Inspectors” at its Nemam plant near Chennai. They
have been trained by the Company to observe the bottles and check for
any foreign particles during quality check.
 

Coca-Cola India awarded the Bombay Stock Exchange Award for

Social and Corporate Governance 2009
Coca-Cola India has been awarded the Social and Corporate Governance
Award for Best Practices in Corporate Social Responsibility 2009. The
award which has been instituted by Bombay Stock Exchange Limited,
Nasscom Foundation and Times Foundation recognizes and honours
organisations for their contribution to society. Coca-Cola India was
declared as one of the four winners of the award in recognition of its
community development and sustainability initiatives in the four pillars of
marketplace, workplace, environment and community. The other winners
include prestigious organisations like IT major Infosys, Construction
conglomerate Larsen & Toubro and leading bank, The Punjab National
Bank.

Jury Members of the Bombay Harish Mehta, Founder, Nasscom Foundation

Stock Exchange Social and presenting the Bombay Stock Exchange Social
Corporate Governance Award and Corporate Governance Award 2009 to
2009 at the award Deepak Jolly, VP PAC, INSWABU on behalf of
presentation ceremony. Coca-Cola India.

According to Mr. Atul Singh, President & CEO, INSWABU, "It is an honour
for Coca-Cola India to receive this award for a well rounded effort in the
sphere of corporate governance and social responsibility. This is a just
reward for all the initiatives that has been put into restoring the growth
and image of the Coca-Cola system in India by more than 25,000 system
associates and I congratulate each of one of them for winning this
prestigious award. Recognitions like these will further encourage us to
strengthen our programs towards making a meaningful difference in the
lives of millions of people that we touch daily." This award comes is the
third in a series of corporate responsibility awards won by the Company in
2010. Notable among these are the Golden Peacock Global CSR Award for
the second consecutive year and the Frost & Sullivan Green Excellence
Award for Corporate Leadership. Coca-Cola India was one amongst the
ninety companies considered for the award and subsequently amongst the
top 32 companies that were shortlisted for the award.