Manufacturing Magazine September 2024 | Page 103

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Solar panels in Switzerland are part of the company ’ s plan to become net zero by 2040 of its strategy , integrating it into decisionmaking processes for more than a decade . The company ’ s sustainability strategy covers climate , packaging , water , ingredients , nutrition , people and communities and biodiversity , all supported by Mission 2025 and targets for a net zero carbon footprint and net positive biodiversity by 2040 .
“ Our success and reputation in sustainability is also an opportunity – and to a certain extent our obligation – to partner with suppliers , our competitors , society and the governments to drive transformational change that each of us could not drive alone ,” Marinela says .
“ We drive positive action in sustainability by inspiring and guiding others around us .”
Recent achievements Sustainability has been at the heart of Coca-Cola HBC ’ s mission , setting its first target in 2006 and being among the first companies to adopt Science- Based targets in 2016 .
In 2023 , the business integrated Egypt into its sustainability strategy – after acquiring the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Egypt in 2022 – and developed specific plans for the market . manufacturingdigital . com 103