This achievement aligns with HCCB’s ambition to reach Net Zero by 2050 and reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 25 per cent by 2030
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverage Pvt Ltd (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies, announces that its bottling plant in the Bidadi Industrial Area, Ramanagara, Karnataka has been certified as carbon neutral. This is the 1st bottling plant of Coca-Cola in India and Southwest Asia region, to achieve this significant milestone according to the international standard PAS 2060. The prestigious certification by DNV, the globally accredited registrar and classification society, will be issued to HCCB in May 2024. and marks a significant step in the company’s journey towards sustainability.
This achievement aligns with HCCB’s ambition to reach Net Zero by 2050 and reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 25 per cent by 2030 This target prioritises the reduction of emissions across its value chain before investing in verified carbon offset projects.
Since 2020 the facility has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by sourcing over 90 per cent of its power from renewable energy. This commitment to Energy Efficiency is evident in HCCB’s efforts to optimise energy consumption for every litre of beverage produced.
To address residual emissions at the Bidadi facility, HCCB plans to purchase the Gold Standard certified carbon credits project in India further solidifying its commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2024. The company also remains dedicated to environmental stewardship through water replenishment initiatives, support for nature-based solutions, biodiversity enhancement, and promotion of regenerative agriculture in collaboration with suppliers and farmers.