ATLANTA – The Coca-Cola Company announced yesterday four
global business commitments with an underlying goal of contributing to
healthier and more active communities. The commitments apply to the more than
200 countries where Coca-Cola sells its brands and include:
- Offer low- or no- calorie beverage options in every market
- Provide transparent nutrition information, featuring
calories on the front of all of our packages
- Help get people moving by supporting physical activity
programs in every country where we do business
- Market responsibly, including no advertising to children
under 12 anywhere in the world
“Obesity is today’s most challenging health issue, affecting
nearly every family and community across the globe. It is a global societal
problem which will take all of us working together and doing our part,” said
Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company. “We are committed to
being part of the solution, working closely with partners from business,
government and civil society. Today’s announcement is another step forward on
our journey, as we take action with scale and reach across every country and
continent where we operate.”
Kent made the announcement while joined by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal and
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed.
In related initiatives, Coca-Cola has implemented product
and packaging innovations including smaller portion sizes with the expansion of
mini-cans in the United States, Australia, Canada, Korea and Thailand. The
Coca-Cola system currently supports hundreds of healthy living programs in more
than 115 countries. Coca-Cola’s portfolio includes nearly 800 low- and
no-calorie beverages, representing 25% of its global portfolio.