Manufacturing Magazine September 2024 | Page 111

The company ’ s Green Fleet Programme helps it to reduce emissions
“ We follow the same approach across the board with packaging and agricultural commodities ,” Marinela adds .
“ This is not to say that we always end up with a positive cost impact . It is the combination of activities on multiple levels that , when we put everything on the table , we are able to balance and contain our costs and this is well reflected in our cost of goods sold ( COGS ) results .
“ Nonetheless , it is important to point out that it takes collective thinking and the introduction of innovation together with our internal stakeholders and our Suppliers to manage input costs , with procurement at the drivers ’ seat coordinating the efforts .”
Future focus Coca-Cola HBC ’ s sustainability strategy , anchored in external commitments like Mission 2025 focusing on areas such as climate , packaging , water , ingredients , nutrition , people , communities and biodiversity , allows the company to continuously improve . The company pledges to continue investing , innovating and collaborating to meet its sustainability targets .
“ We will continue investing , innovating and collaborating to meet our sustainability targets ,” Marinela concludes .
“ We take pride in our achievements so far while remaining focused on opening up a more sustainable future together with our partners and we know there ’ s still work to do .” manufacturingdigital . com 111