Case study
Coca-Cola HBC
The Challenge
In response to customer requests for an EcoVadis assessment, Coca-Cola HBC sought expert support to ensure its score accurately reflected the company’s consistent, wide-ranging progress on sustainability.
With strategic guidance and insights into the assessment criteria, the company was able to confidently navigate the assessment process and demonstrate the full scope of its ESG performance.
Project Objectives
01
Calculate a reliable and representative PCF for a liquid egg product
02
Identify emissions hotspots across the entire supply chain
03
Enhance transparency in external sustainability communications
04
Build a scalable framework for future product carbon footprint assessments
Company facts
Coca-Cola HBC
Coca-Cola HBC is one of the world’s largest bottlers of Coca-Cola products, operating in 29 markets. Recognised as a sustainability leader in the beverage industry, the company has embedded environmental and social responsibility into its core business strategy. Its comprehensive range of sustainability management initiatives focus on greenhouse gas emissions reduction, water stewardship, packaging and circularity, #YouthEmplowered, community investments – demonstrating a consistent commitment to sustainable and responsible growth.
Industry
Beverage
FTE
33,000 employees
Head office
Switzerland
Awards
EcoVadis Gold Medal
Nexio Projects’ Solution
01
EcoVadis training
Targeted training sessions helped to build internal alignment and equip key stakeholders with the knowledge needed to navigate the assessment process effectively.
02
Assessment support
We provided end-to-end guidance at every stage – from preparation to submission and appeal – ensuring a representative EcoVadis score.
03
Process improvement
Working with Coca-Cola HBC’s dedicated EcoVadis team, we streamlined the assessment process to minimise workload and lay the foundations for future success.
Key Outcomes
Our end-to-end support throughout the EcoVadis assessment process – from initial preparation to final submission and appeal – enabled Coca-Cola HBC to understand EcoVadis rating methodology and showcase the full scope of its sustainability performance. Thanks to our partnership, the company was awarded with EcoVadis Gold Medal and was placed among the top 5% of assessed companies.
Gold medal
Coca-Cola HBC received an EcoVadis Gold Medal, reflecting the company’s proactive and holistic approach to sustainability management.
Transparency
The company can now respond confidently to customer requests for EcoVadis scores, helping the company to share its sustainability progress effectively.
Future-readiness
The Coca-Cola HBC team now has an in-depth understanding of the requirements for EcoVadis success, empowering them to improve in subsequent assessments.
Testimonials
What our client says
“Thanks to the expert training and hands-on support of Nexio Projects, the whole team was delighted with the final result, and we can now communicate our EcoVadis score to customers and suppliers and move forward on our EcoVadis journey with confidence.”
Yana Yordanova
Sustainability Reporting Specialist at Coca-Cola HBC
