Coca-Cola European Partners sets ambition to reach Net Zero emissions across entire value chain by 2040

The ambition is underpinned by the inclusion of a GHG emissions reduction target in CCEP’s long term management incentive plan (LTIP) – 15% of the LTIP awarded in 2020 will be based on the extent to which CCEP reduces GHG emissions over the next three years. 

It builds on work undertaken over the last decade to reduce GHG emissions across CCEP’s entire value chain by 30.5% (vs 2010) as part of This is Forward, its joint sustainability plan with Coca-Cola in Western Europe. CCEP’s 2030 GHG reduction commitment has been approved by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being in line with a 1.5?C reduction pathway as recommended by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). 

As part of its journey to Net Zero, CCEP will invest in projects which remove carbon from the atmosphere or verified carbon offset projects. However it will focus on reducing emissions as far as possible and will only offset where essential and where it can’t reduce emissions any further. 

Damian Gammell, CEO Coca-Cola European Partners: 

“Our vision has always been to deliver loved brands, done sustainably, and today we recognise the even greater urgency to address climate change, one of the most serious and complex challenges facing society and our planet. We have developed an ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which uses absolute science-based carbon reduction targets to underpin our ambition and chart our progress.

“We have a responsibility to the communities we serve to keep taking this action on climate. We know it will be a long and challenging journey – there are no quick fixes or silver bullets - but we are determined to drive this change as fast as we can and to play our part in helping and influencing others. We’ve made significant progress so far, and looking ahead, we will continue to help lead the transition to a low carbon future by putting environmental impact at the heart our decision-making.”

Joe Franses, Vice-President, Sustainability, Coca-Cola European Partners:

“The world is at a critical point and we must all play our part to cut greenhouse gas emissions, to limit global temperature increase to 1.5°C and protect the future of our planet. That’s why CCEP is working towards a Net Zero future. And why we’re taking action now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across our entire value chain, from the ingredients we source, packaging we use, to the drinks we sell. As we move through our first three-year plan, we will continue to adapt and solve key challenges to help set new milestones to achieve our longer-term reduction vision.”

María Mendiluce, CEO of the We Mean Business coalition:

“Coca-Cola European Partners is showing clear leadership by aligning their development strategy with the 1.5ºC pathway and the Paris Agreement. By engaging key suppliers in the shared objective of aligning with science and investing in renewable energy, not only will they tackle the biggest emission reduction challenges but also contribute to the green recovery. They are ensuring their business is ready to grasp the opportunity and excel in the transition to a zero-carbon economy.”

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*strategic suppliers include our key ingredients, packaging, refrigeration and 3rd party transportation suppliers 

**This includes a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 47% and Scope 3 emissions 29% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. 

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