Procurement Magazine June 2021 | Page 147

Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola

Georgia
Revenue : $ 33bn
If intelligent life contacts earth , the first beverage to be offered may well be a Coke . The iconic Coca- Cola bottles have been enjoyed from the sea bed to space and the drink has been the subject of many amusing Mentos experiments . The company supports their suppliers innovative and sustainable ideas . Coca-Cola is “ committed to supplier diversity by maximising procurement opportunities and proactively engaging and building partnerships with diverse suppliers .” Coca-Cola adds that its “ procurement strategy will develop stronger local communities and create longterm growth .”
In its reverse supply chain , Coca-Cola has partnered up with the Nepali government , to help clean up the rubbish left behind by ambitious Everest climbers for the Clean Our Pride initiative .

“ It ’ s about the inclusion of underrepresented suppliers ”

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