Analysis of ethical aspects of Coca-cola

BY:ROHIT GUPTA KAPIL SHARMA ANOOP G

Introduction
The Coca-Cola Company is the world s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. It is the largest beverage selling company in India facing tough competition from Pepsi co. Coca-Cola India Private Limited sells concentrate and beverage bases to authorized bottlers who are authorized

Corporate social responsibility

What is corporate social responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility is the action taken by a firm that appear to further some social causes beyond the interest of the firm and that which is required by law and ethics. Ideally, CSR policy would function as a built-in, self-regulating mechanism whereby business would monitor and ensure its support to law, ethical standards, and international norms.

 business would embrace responsibility for the impact of its activities on the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all other members of the public sphere.

Business benefits of CSR

Human resources

Risk management

Brand differentiation

Coca-cola CSR Practices

Mission To socially and economically empower communities around our operations, by creating enabling environment , for the betterment of communities through sustainable projects PREAMBLE At Coca-Cola, they are committed to contribute time, expertise and resources to help communities in partnership with local leaders..

CSR Guidelines by Coca-cola

To work towards attaining the most efficient and optimum usage of water. Endeavor to achieve Net Zero w.r.t. groundwater i.e. to strive to recharge ground water equivalent to the same used in our operations. To strive to facilitate equitable access of clean drinking water to communities around their plants and support protection of watersheds in such areas.

CSR Guidelines by Coca-cola

To have measurable goals to conserve the environment in collaboration with local communities. Endeavor to recycle all o solid wastes materials including PET articles. To Strive to conserve energy and would comply with national and applicable international standards/practices

 To Dispose and manage bio solids, as per law of the land and prevailing regulations, to minimize the impact on the environment and adopt environmental friendly practices. To Work for practical sustainable solutions for disposal of bio-solids and other wastes and help spread awareness of the same. To attempt to establish partnership with Government, NGOs and communities and other relevant agencies, to launch and manage projects in communities around our operations.

 To Work closely with bottling partners and share resources - technical, human and financial for the sustainable development of local Communities. To Promote Healthy and active living/lifestyle in workplace, in marketplace and in communities.

CSR Activities undertaken by Coca-cola

Involving employees in blood donation camps, health camps for local communities around the bottling plant, education support to local community, etc in association with NGOs like Red Cross. Donated generously to Chief Minister's Relief Fund during the tsunami tragedy besides working on location to help the victims.

CSR Activities undertaken by Coca-cola

The Company employs 88 people with hearing and speaking disability, who work as Special Inspectors at its Neman plant near Chennai. The "Abhyaasa Project" (Systematic on-thejob training) in particular, undertaken with the objective of enhancing technical skills of casual workers

 The Coca- Cola Foundation and Coca-Cola India announced a partnership to implement water conservation projects for a better life for children. Support my school project -The campaign aims to develop over 100 healthy, active and happy schools in rural and semi-urban towns by improving basic amenities and subsequently generating monetary resource