Coca-Cola Co

Common Name
Coca-Cola
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Non-Alcoholic
Employees
69,700
Ticker
KO
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
The Coca-Cola Company is a leading multinational beverage corporation, renowned for its signature product, Coca-Cola, a carbonated soft drink that ranks among the most recognized brands globally. Foun...

Coca-Cola Waste Data Preview

In 2022, Coca-Cola conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.

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Total Waste Generated
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Total Waste Recovered
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Total Hazardous Waste Generated
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Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
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Insights into Coca-Cola's Waste Treatment Practices

In 2022, Coca-Cola generated a total of 1,749,600 metric tonnes of waste.

Of this amount, 90.72% of Coca-Cola's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 9.28% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.

Coca-Cola's Waste Recovery Rate

91%

How much of Coca-Cola's waste is recycled or recovered?

In 2022, Coca-Cola reported a total waste generation of 1,749,600 metric tonnes, of which 90.72% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Coca-Cola has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.

Has Coca-Cola reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?

Since 2018, Coca-Cola's total waste generation increased by 34.85%, including a 17.4% increase in 2022, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.

Over the same period, Coca-Cola's waste recovery rate increased by 3.8%, including a 2.06% rise in 2022, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal.

Overall, Coca-Cola has seen a consistent rise in waste generation both over the long term and in the year 2022. However, the company has also steadily improved its waste recovery performance, suggesting that it is actively working to offset the environmental consequences of increased production through enhanced circularity efforts.

Coca-Cola’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time

201820192020202120220450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 Mtonnes
  • Total Waste Disposed
  • Total Waste Recovered
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