Frequently Asked Questions

To learn more about working for The Coca‑Cola Company, or to view our latest job openings visit our Careers page.

Alternatively, you can also browse job vacancies through our LinkedIn page.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/careers

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Our mission is to create value for you, our shareowners, over the long term. We are pleased to have you as a shareowner and grateful for the confidence you have demonstrated by entrusting us with your investment.

Information for shareowners, can be found here.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/investors/shareowner-information

At The Coca‑Cola Company, we believe profitability is important, but not at any cost. We care about people and the planet, and we are actively working toward solutions that benefit us all.

This includes efforts to:

Reduce plastic waste
Manage our water use responsibly
Support women’s empowerment and advancement around the world
Promote diversity, inclusion and equality in our workplace
Aid our local communities in times of need
Find more information in our latest business and sustainability report.

Yes, some of our products are sold in primary and secondary schools in accordance with our Global School Beverage Policy.

Our Global School Beverage Policy establishes principles to guide our practices across the more than 200 countries where our products are consumed. They apply to all beverages directly distributed by our local bottling partners to primary and secondary schools that bear trademarks owned and/or licensed by The Coca‑Cola Company.  As a global enterprise that operates as a local business, we abide by all local regulations and industry voluntary commitments related to the sale of beverages in schools.   

When we offer our beverages for sale in primary schools, we will allow the sale of only:

Water (still/sparkling, plain/flavored).
100% fruit/vegetable juices and smoothies.
Dairy (low/no fat, plain/flavored). Local regulations will define “low-fat.” In all cases, fat must be ≤2%.
Plant-based drinks (low/no fat, plain/flavored).
Additionally, if requested, we will make our full range of products available in teacher’s lounges or areas for teachers which are restricted from students.
We will not permit branding on vending machines or coolers, except for the selection button.

When we offer our beverages for sale in secondary schools, we will work with school authorities to ensure that a full range of beverages (including water, juices and other beverages in both regular and low-or no- sugar versions) is made available. Where primary and secondary school students share a common area or building, our approach, in dialogue with school authorities, will be commensurate with the majority of the student population.

The World of Coca‑Cola is a museum, located in Atlanta, Georgia, showcasing the history of The Coca‑Cola Company and its brands.

World of Coca‑Cola at Pemberton Place® celebrated its Grand Opening on May 24, 2007. It’s the only place where you can explore the fascinating story of Coca‑Cola® – the world’s best-known beverage brand.

Spend the day interacting with multiple exhibits, learning about the storied history of the iconic beverage brand, and sampling more than 100 different beverages from around the world.

More information about the World of Coca‑Cola experience, including specific information regarding location, parking, pricing, hours of operation, exhibits, and more can be found on our website.

https://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/

Coca‑Cola and its nearly 225 independent bottling partners employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Due to the strength of this unique system, we are able to create global reach with local focus. While many may view us as “Coca‑Cola”, our system operates through multiple local channels, and our bottling partners work closely with customers to execute localized strategies developed in partnership with our company. Customers then sell our products to consumers at a rate of 1.9 billion servings per day.

Ties to the Community
Our bottling partners are your neighbors and friends. Coca‑Cola’s success rests on the foundation of a commitment to the people who buy products, the people who sell them and the local communities that our employees and the employees of our partners call home. By hiring and operating locally, our bottling partners are investing in their communities, alongside Coca‑Cola customers and consumers.

Global Reach
While Coca‑Cola is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company and its bottling partners hire and employ people across the world in a wide variety of roles. We hire locally in the communities we operate in, as well as utilizing a highly motivated and mobile workforce for some roles, allowing employees to gain valuable international experience and to work closely with people from different countries, cultures and beliefs. We believe in the power of diversifying our workforce at every level, and we have made great strides in the areas of equal opportunity, women’s empowerment, LGBTQ+ rights, and much more.

To learn more about working for The Coca‑Cola Company, or to view our latest job openings visit our Careers page.

We do not target our advertising to children under age 13, anywhere in the world. We are committed to not market any of our products—regardless of nutritional profile—to children under the age of 13 and in media where 30% or more of the audience is composed of children under 13. Our Responsible Marketing Policy clearly states that we will respect the role of parents and caregivers by not marketing directly to children under 13.  

Specifically, this means we will not advertise in: All media which directly targets children under 13, including shows, print media, websites, social media, movies and SMS/email marketing. We define media that directly targets children under 13 as media in which 30% or more of the audience is composed of children under 13, where this information is possible to obtain.  
We respect and apply all local regulations that define children at a higher age threshold.

To learn more, check out our global Responsible Marketing Policy and School Beverage Policy.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/policies-and-practices/responsible-marketing-policy

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/policies-and-practices/global-school-beverage-policy

Rigorous scientific research is essential to support our innovation efforts, but also ensures we offer products that are safe and meet global regulatory requirements, and allows us to address questions of public health and consumer interest.

We agree that research transparency and integrity are important. That’s why in 2015 we committed to posting all our funding for well-being scientific research and partnerships, going back to 2010. This list can be found here.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/policies/pdf/research-and-studies/transparency-research-report.pdf

Whether it is the research we fund independently or when we work in partnership, our company associates and others with whom we engage are required to adhere to the highest level of scientific integrity and to align with our research principles. For the latest updates on our approach to stakeholder engagement and scientific research, please visit our Transparency in Partnerships page.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/policies/transparency/index.htm#main

We are getting there. Our goal is to make 100% of our packaging recyclable globally by 2025 and to use at least 50% recycled material in our packaging by 2030. This is one of three strategic pillars of our World Without Waste initiative –an ambitious sustainable packaging program that envisions a world with a circular economy where bottles and cans live beyond their useful life by being recycled or repurposed.

Our Progress
90% of our packaging is recyclable globally.
In some countries, we now use more than 25% recycled materials in our bottles and cans.
In approximately 30 markets, we offer at least one brand in a plastic bottle made from 100% recycled material (excluding caps and labels).
To learn more, please visit Sustainable Packaging.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/sustainable-business/packaging-sustainability

Caffeine is an ingredient found in many beverages and foods, such as coffee, tea, colas and chocolate. It is one of the ingredients that helps give Coca‑Cola its unique great taste.

How much caffeine is in Coke? How much caffeine is in Diet Coke?
People are often surprised when they learn that the amount of caffeine in Coke or Diet Coke is much less than in the same-sized coffee. Coke’s caffeine content is 34mg for a 12-oz can, and Diet Coke caffeine content is 46mg. That’s three to four times less than coffee! The same-sized coffee, in this case a 12-oz cup, has 140mg or more.

Do you have caffeine-free soda?
We know not everyone likes caffeinated drinks or wants them all the time. That’s why we offer a range of caffeine-free beverages, so people can make the choice for themselves and their families.

Some are caffeine-free versions of our classic Coca‑Cola beverages. Others are naturally caffeine-free, like our juices and waters. Did you know? Sprite and Fresca soda are also caffeine-free.

Enjoy these popular caffeine-free drinks:

Caffeine-Free Coca‑Cola, Caffeine-Free Diet Coke and Caffeine-Free Coca‑Cola Zero Sugar
Seagram’s Ginger Ale, Diet Ginger Ale, Tonic and Seltzer
Sprite and Sprite Zero
Fanta, Fanta Grape and Fanta Zero Orange
Juices like Simply and Minute Maid
How can I tell if there’s caffeine in my drink?

We include caffeine information in multiple places including caffeine content near the Nutrition Facts label on our cans and bottles.

Is caffeine bad for you?
Caffeine is known to be safe when consumed in moderation. Every day, millions of people enjoy food and beverages with caffeine, including coffee, tea and soft drinks. Because caffeine has been consumed for centuries, we know a lot about it. It is widely studied, and how much we use in our drinks is known to be safe.

We know not everyone likes caffeinated drinks or wants them all the time though. That’s why we offer a range of caffeine-free beverages, including Caffeine-Free Coca‑Cola, Caffeine-Free Diet Coke, Sprite and Fresca soda so you can make the choice for yourself and your families.

If you are concerned about the effects of caffeine, speak to your doctor.

How much caffeine is too much?
Caffeine is known to be safe when consumed in moderation. Scientists and health authorities generally say that moderate caffeine intake is about 400 mg/day for most healthy adults. They advise a lower intake for pregnant women. This is much more than is found in a 12oz can of Coca‑Cola. We recommend that anyone with questions about caffeine intake speak with their doctor.

Is caffeine addictive?
Caffeine is a mild stimulant, and if you have it regularly and then stop abruptly, you may experience some minor effects. But most of us can reduce or eliminate caffeine from our diets without serious problems.

Many people around the world enjoy consuming caffeine every day, in beverages like coffee, tea and soft drinks. People are often surprised to learn that Coca‑Cola actually contains much less caffeine than in the same amount of coffee.

We know that not everyone drinks caffeine and not everyone wants to drink it all the time, so we also offer a range of caffeine-free beverages, including [insert local caffeine-free example] so people can make the choice for them and their families.

If you have questions about caffeine, we recommend you contact your doctor.

There are 39 grams of sugar in a 12 oz Coca‑Cola can. Our smaller portion sizes, like our 7.5 oz mini soda can, have less sugar and fewer calories.

Coca‑Cola comes in several sizes (availability varies based on geography).

7.5 oz – 25g of sugar and 90 calories
8 oz – 26g of sugar and 100 calories
8.5 oz – 28g of sugar and 100 calories
12 oz – 39g of sugar and 140 calories
16 oz – 52g of sugar and 190 calories
20 oz – 65g of sugar and 240 calories
Do you have any drinks with fewer calories?

We are committed to making more reduced- and no-sugar versions of many of the drinks you love available and making them easier to find.

18 of our 20 top global brands have a reduced- or no-sugar option
In 2018, there were approximately 400 reformulations around the world
In the U.S., 250 of the 800+ beverages we offer are reduced- and no-sugar
44% of our sparkling soft drink brands come in convenient packages of 250 mL (8.5 oz.) or less.
How is The Coca‑Cola Company reducing sugar from their drinks?

People’s tastes and preferences are changing, so we’re changing, too. Driven by our passion for consumers, we have been shifting our mindset and culture, as well as the way we measure our success, resulting in bold action to transform our portfolio.

Gradually reducing sugar across our entire portfolio - we are taking action on sugar reduction even where it means changes to our most popular, time-tested products—putting our strength in innovation to work for our consumers’ evolving needs.
Making smaller, more convenient packages so controlling sugar intake is easier - smaller, more convenient packaging helps people control sugar intake more easily for themselves and their families. Today, about 44% of our sparkling soft drink brands come in convenient packages of 250 mL (8.5 oz.) or less.
Offering more new drinks that provide benefits like nutrition and hydration - we’re looking for ways, whenever we can, to make many of our beverages better and more nutritious by providing vitamins, minerals and electrolytes, while also introducing more dairy, plant-based beverages and different sweetness level options to meet an increasing range of consumer choices. With this in mind, we launched more than 600 products in 2018 including:
Sprite Fiber+, a no-sugar drink with dietary fiber and the flavor and refreshment consumers expect from Sprite, was launched in China.
Coca‑Cola Batch Blends Coffee and Chocolate, a no-sugar beverage combining refreshing Coca‑Cola taste with chocolate and real coffee from Brazil, was launched in Vietna
smartwater alkaline, which is ionized to ensure the pH level is 9+, was launched in select U.S. markets.
Giving people the information they need to make informed choices - we continue to put clear, easy-to-find nutrition information right up front to support informed choices, without the guesswork. We lead the food and beverage industry in voluntary front-of-package calorie labeling.
Is soda bad for you?

People have been enjoying Coca‑Cola for 130 years. They love the unique taste. But, we know people have concerns about eating or drinking too much sugar. That is why we’re taking action should you want less sugar. This includes reducing sugar in more than 500 of our drinks around the world.

And so you have choices to help manage your sugar and calorie intake, we have:

a variety of great-tasting beverages with reduced or no sugar
smaller sizes available, like our 7.5-oz. mini soda cans of Coca‑Cola and more
calorie information right on front of our bottles and cans – right where you can see it
Many of our beverages contain sugar, which has calories. While sugar is fine in moderation, too much of it isn’t good for anyone. Having too many calories, including from soft drinks with sugar, can contribute to weight gain.

If you are concerned about your health or diet, please speak to your doctor.

Do you have sugar-free drinks?

We want to give you choices, so you can decide what’s right for your lifestyle and diet. We offer more than 800 beverages in the U.S. Of these, 250 are reduced- or no-sugar.

Check out these options, including sugar-free soda:

Diet Coke
Coke Zero Sugar
DASANI
Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea
smartwater
Sprite Zero
vitaminwater zero
How can I tell if I have a sugar-free soda?

We know it’s important for you to have clear nutrition facts about your favorite beverages. That’s why we make it simple and easy to find. Look at the Nutrition Facts label. It’s on the back of every can or bottle and shows how much sugar your drink has.

Our SmartLabel™ QR codes on our products also include nutrition facts about our Coca‑Cola products.

Aspartame is a sugar alternative, used in place of sugar in many foods and drinks to provide people with a reduced, low or no sugar and calorie option. We use aspartame in some of our products because we know that many people want the choice of great tasting beverages with less sugar and fewer calories.

Is aspartame safe?
Yes. Aspartame is safe. It is one of the most thoroughly researched ingredients in the world.

Science and health professional organizations have affirmed sugar substitutes, like aspartame, are safe. So have food safety authorities, like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

However, if you have the rare hereditary disorder phenylketonuria (PKU), you should strictly limit your intake of phenylalanine. This is a common amino acid found in aspartame. If we use aspartame, we say on our bottles and cans that there is phenylalanine so please check closely.
Have questions about PKU or your diet? Please talk to your doctor.

What Coca‑Cola products contain aspartame?
We sweeten several of our drinks with aspartame like some of these favorites:

Coke Zero Sugar
Diet Barq’s
Diet Coke
Diet Coke Feisty Cherry
Fanta Zero
Fresca
Gold Peak Diet Tea
Mello Yello Zero
Minute Maid Light
Pibb Zero
Seagrams Ginger Ale Zero Sugar
Sprite Zero

Why do you use aspartame in your drinks?

Aspartame is a sugar alternative, used in place of sugar in many foods and drinks to provide people with a reduced, low or no sugar and calorie option. We use aspartame in some of our products, including [Diet Coke and Coke Zero], because we know that many people want the choice of great tasting beverages with less sugar and fewer calories.

All our beverages can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Do your popular sodas contain aspartame?

a. Coca‑Cola

No. Our Coca‑Cola Classic taste is not sweetened with aspartame. Depending on where you are in the world, we use either high fructose corn syrup or cane sugar to give you that refreshing taste you love.

b. Coke Zero

Yes. We sweeten Coke Zero Sugar in our bottles and cans with a blend of aspartame and acesulfame potassium (or Ace-K). Together, they create a great taste with zero sugar and zero calories.

c. Diet Coke

Yes. Diet Coke in our bottles and cans is sweetened with aspartame. We also offer Diet Coke sweetened with SPLENDA®.

d. Sprite

No, but Sprite Zero in the US is sweetened with a blend of aspartame and Ace-K for a crisp, clean taste with reduced or no calories.

How can I tell if my soda contains aspartame?
We know it’s important for you to have clear facts about your favorite beverages, including the ingredients we use. That’s why we make ingredient information simple and easy to find.

One of the first places you can look is the ingredients list next to the Nutrition Facts label. It’s on the back of every can or bottle.

Our SmartLabel™ QR codes on our packaging also include nutrition facts about our Coca‑Cola products.

Is there a link between diet sodas containing aspartame and cancer?
The safety of our ingredients and beverages is really important to us. As aspartame is a key ingredient used in a number of our products, we’re interested in all studies on it. According to experts, including experts from the American Cancer Society the research into this topic shows that aspartame is safe for people to consume.

Aspartame is one of the most thoroughly researched ingredients in the world, with scientific studies consistently confirming its safety. It has been confirmed as safe by globally recognized authorities, including the FAO/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

 
All our beverages can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Artificial sweeteners (sometimes called sugar alternatives) can replace sugar in foods and drinks to give you a sweet taste but with few or no calories. They are often several hundred times sweeter than sugar. So compared to sugar, only a little is needed for the same sweet taste.

We use sugar substitutes because while sugar in moderation is fine, too much sugar isn’t good for anyone. We know people have concerns about eating or drinking too much sugar. That is why we’re taking action should you want less of it. This includes reducing sugar in more than 500 drinks around the world.

Do you use artificial sweeteners?
Yes. We are always rethinking many of our recipes to give you options with less sugar and fewer or no calories. To do this, we use a range of artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes, like Stevia leaf extract and aspartame. Each has its own unique taste and is often several hundred times sweeter than sugar. So compared to sugar, only a little is needed for the same sweet taste.

*While sugar also has 16 calories per teaspoon, you don't need as much aspartame to get the same sweet taste you love.

Which artificial sweeteners does The Coca‑Cola Company use?

We use a number of different sugar alternatives in our drinks, including:

Acesulfame potassium
Brand names - Sweet One®, Sunett®
Calories – 0
Sweetness - 200x sweeter than sugar
Aspartame
Brand names - Nutrasweet®, Equal®
Calories – 16 calories per teaspoon*
Sweetness - 200x sweeter than sugar
Stevia leaf extract
Brand names - Truvia®, PureVia®
Calories – 0 calories per teaspoon
200x to 400x sweeter than sugar
Sucralose
Brand names - SPLENDA®
0 calories per teaspoon
600x sweeter than sugar

Why does The Coca‑Cola Company use artificial sweeteners?
We want to give you choices, so you can decide what’s right for your lifestyle and diet. We offer more than 800 beverages in the U.S. Of these, 250 are reduced- or no-sugar.

We want to give you great-tasting choices with fewer or no calories. We also use sugar substitutes because they are confirmed safe by the FDA and thoroughly tested in scientific studies.

Can drinking soft drinks with sugar alternatives make you fat?
No. Sugar alternatives are used in place of sugar in many foods and drinks to provide people with a reduced, low, or no sugar and calorie option. Because sugar alternatives provide a sweet taste with few or no calories, they can help people manage their calorie intake.

We believe that a balanced lifestyle is key to successful weight management. We use sugar alternatives in some of our products because we know that many people want the choice of great tasting beverages with less sugar and fewer calories.

All our beverages can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.

Can low-calorie or zero sugar drinks can make you crave other sweet things?
Many people enjoy sweet tastes from time to time, and that’s normal. The sweet taste of [Coca‑Cola Light / Diet Coke] is an important part of what makes it unique. We believe that when all the research is taken into account, it shows that sugar alternatives used in drinks like [Coca‑Cola Light / Diet Coke] do not increase people’s appetite for sweet things.

It’s important to us to make sure that we offer a wide range of beverage choices that suit different tastes and lifestyles.

Learn more about our brand portfolio and what's in our products

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/sustainability/in-our-products

We aim to help collect and recycle a bottle or can for every one we sell by 2030.

That’s our vision for World Without Waste, an ambitious sustainable packaging program we launched in 2018.

What role can Coca‑Cola play in solving the plastic crisis?
The world has a packaging problem. As one of the world’s biggest beverage companies, we have a responsibility to help solve it. That’s why we’re working to:

Make 100% of our packaging recyclable by 2025
Use 50% recycled material in our packaging by 2030
Have at least 25% of our beverages sold in refillable/returnable packaging by 2030
And, as we work toward a World Without Waste, we aim to collect and recycle a bottle or can — regardless of where it comes from — for every one we sell by 2030.

To learn more about our packaging innovations, please visit our article on Coca‑Cola's 100% plant-based bottle prototype (excluding cap and label) or view our 2021 World Without Waste Report.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/news/100-percent-plant-based-plastic-bottle

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/reports/world-without-waste-2021

The accumulation of marine debris and its effect on the global marine ecosystem is a hot topic –and Coca‑Cola aims to be part of the solution. From our perspective, it is unacceptable that packages –including Coca‑Cola packages –end up in the wrong place, in our oceans and waterways or littering communities.

No one can solve this issue alone, but together we can make a big change. That's why we work with partners around the world to reduce plastic waste, clean up existing waste and improve recycling.

Since the 1970s, we’ve been working with communities and organizations on local cleanup efforts, litter reduction and recycling campaigns.

To learn more about our packaging innovations, please visit our article on  Coca‑Cola 100% Plant-Based bottle or view the Sustainable Packaging page.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/news/100-percent-plant-based-plastic-bottle

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/sustainable-business/packaging-sustainability

Coca‑Cola partners with hundreds of stakeholders across the country, at both a local and global level, and across many different functions. Our stakeholders include bottling partners, suppliers, consumers, customers, industry partners, governments and NGOs.

Achieving More Together

Partnerships are core to our business and enable us to achieve more together. We can progress faster and with more impact by working with stakeholders who can bring their expertise and know-how to help create a better world. Our approach to stakeholder engagement is focused on transparency, inclusiveness, consistency and accountability. Our engagement involves many local and global organizations across multiple areas: environmental protection, social and economic improvement, industry initiatives involving some of our biggest competitors, and programs working hand-in-hand with communities where we can make a difference. Input from a diverse range of stakeholders helps to advance and further evolve our sustainability goals. Consistent and open communication is key.

To learn more, please visit our Partnerships page.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/shared-future/partnerships

At Coca‑Cola, we have a responsibility to use water as respectfully and efficiently as possible. We put water protection plans in place so our presence doesn't harm communities' vital water resources.

We return 100% of the water we use around the world to communities and nature. We achieved that goal in 2015 and plan to maintain it as the business grows.
In 2017, our water savings improved for the 15th consecutive year—up 15% since 2010. That’s a 29.3% improvement since 2004 when we started reporting water savings throughout our global system.
By 2020, we aim to save 25% more water in manufacturing operations compared with a 2010 baseline.
To learn more about our work in the water conservation space, please visit the Water Stewardship page.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/sustainable-business/water-stewardship

The Coca‑Cola Foundation is the global philanthropic arm of The Coca‑Cola Company. Since its inception in 1984, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.4 billion in grants to support sustainable community initiatives —from water to women’s empowerment, from community recycling to wellbeing—around the world.

Priority Areas
Empowering women: economic empowerment and entrepreneurship
Protecting the environment: access to clean water, water conservation and recycling
Enhancing communities: education, youth development and other community and civic initiatives
History

In 1984, Roberto Goizueta, then Chairman and CEO of The Coca‑Cola Company, established The Coca‑Cola Foundation. Over the past three decades, The Foundation has grown from a local foundation into a global philanthropic organization.

Since its inception, the Foundation has supported learning inside and outside the classroom. However, addressing critical community challenges and opportunities is an evolving process. In 2007, the Foundation broadened its support to include global water stewardship programs and community recycling programs. Today, our strategies align with the Company’s sustainability platform and include women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship. In 2021, The Coca‑Cola Foundation contributed $109.2 million to approximately 350 organizations globally.

Learn more about the Coca‑Cola Foundation

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/social-impact/coca-cola-foundation

Each day, our corporation receives a large number of sponsorship requests from individuals and organizations supporting worthwhile causes. We carefully review each request to see how they align with our community commitments and marketing strategies. Unfortunately due to the high demand, we cannot fulfil every request.

The Coca‑Cola Foundation, accepts proposals for a variety of initiatives, programs and events. All requests for community support in the form of grants or sponsorships for consideration by The Coca‑Cola Company, The Coca‑Cola Foundation or any of its affiliated regional foundations must be submitted through our online application system. Those proposals meeting specific guidelines, and further our strategic goals and objectives, will be considered for funding.

Learn more about The Coca‑Cola Foundation.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/social-impact/coca-cola-foundation

5by20® is The Coca‑Cola Company’s global goal announced in 2010, to enable the economic empowerment of 5 million female entrepreneurs across our value chain by 2020 —from fruit farmers and artisans to recyclers and retailers. Together with our partners, including the Coca‑Cola Foundation, we are pleased to report that as of the end of 2020 we surpassed our goal, enabling over 6 million women across 100 countries to provide business skills training, mentoring networks, financial services and other assets to help women’s lives and businesses.

There is overwhelming evidence that achieving equality and empowerment for women has broad ripple effects that are good for society. As pillars of their communities, women invest a sizable portion of the income they earn on the health and education of their children and in their local economies, creating a tremendous economic impact.

What’s Next?

The Coca‑Cola Company remains committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which it operates. As a system, we acknowledge that while we have surpassed our goal to enable the economic empowerment of more than 6 million women entrepreneurs, the challenges that face female entrepreneurs across the world are still enormous and solving them would require a collective effort.

Internally, our goal is to mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We aim for 50% of our global The Future of Economic Empowerment 5by20: A Decade of Achievement 21 leadership team to be made up of women. Toward that end, our Global Women’s Leadership Council, launched in 2008, will continue to advocate for women in global leadership positions and cultivate our pipeline of female talent.  

Externally, our efforts will focus on expanding our current programs and engaging in collective industry efforts. Amidst the global impacts caused by COVID-19 pandemic, these initiatives will seek to train and retrain, build networks and mentorships, and support access to financing.

As the impact of our continuing efforts multiplies with each passing year, we expect to reach many more women and underprivileged populations in developing and industrialized economies.

More information

To learn more about 5by20 and our work to empower women, visit Womens Empowerment.

Read the 5by20 report to learn more about ""A Decade of Achievement.""

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/shared-future/women-empowerment

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/policies/pdf/sustainability/coca-cola-5by20-report-march-2021.pdf

Visit our website to learn more about our community investment priorities – Protecting the Environment, Empowering Women and Enhancing Local Communities. We encourage you to submit a formal application for funding consideration should you see a potential alignment opportunity. Once received, we will contact you directly if we have questions or require additional information.

https://coca-cola.smartsimple.com/iface/ex/ax_index.jsp

There are many types of requests for community support in the form of grants or sponsorships for consideration by The Coca‑Cola Foundation or The Coca‑Cola Company.

The following list are areas that are not generally supported:
Individuals (For scholarship information, visit The Coca‑Cola Scholars Foundation website.)
Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, sex, gender identity and/or expression, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability..
Religious endeavors
Political, legislative, lobbying or organizations
Programs focused heavily on nutrition, weight loss and/or physical activity
Movie, film or television documentaries
Website development
Concerts or other entertainment events
Beauty contests, fashion shows or hair shows
Fraternal organizations and related events
Local sports or athletic teams
Travel or organized field trips
Family reunions
Marketing sponsorships or cause marketing or advertising projects (For marketing sponsorship requests, visit the Contact Us section)
U.S. based local schools, including charter schools, pre-schools, elementary schools, middle schools or high schools
U.S.-based organizations that do not have tax-exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service Code, or the equivalent
Organizations formed outside the U. S. that do not have a charitable equivalency status under the laws and provisions of their respective government
To learn more about what the Coca‑Cola Foundation does, click here.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/shared-future/coca-cola-foundation

To apply for a donation, click here.

https://coca-cola.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp

The Coca‑Cola Scholars program is an achievement-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors which recognizes students for their ability to lead and serve, as well as for their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. The Coca‑Cola Scholars Foundation exists to bring better to the world through investment in exceptional high school students who are dedicated to leadership, service, and action that positively affects others.

Impact

Coca‑Cola Scholars can be found in every corner of the globe, in education and business, nonprofits and the arts, building better machines, creating cures, leading revolutions, dreaming new futures and researching the past in ways that change our tomorrows.

More than 6,150 Coca‑Cola graduating high school seniors have received more than $69 million in scholarships from the Coca‑Cola Scholars Program.

Each year, the Coca‑Cola Scholars Foundation sends 150 bright, young innovators, leaders and game-changers into their lives beyond high school with a head-start toward achieving their goals.

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For more information about the Coca‑Cola Scholars Foundation, including information about scholarship applications, please visit https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/.

If you’re looking to serve Coca‑Cola in the U.S. or Canada, please visit CokeSolutions.com. You can locate the contact information for your local bottler by using our bottler finder. If you want to sell fountain beverages, you can also call 800-241-2653.

If you’re looking to serve Coca‑Cola outside the U.S. or Canada, please contact the local Coca‑Cola office responsible for your country. You can send us an email to obtain the appropriate contact information.

https://www.cokesolutions.com/

Our stock is listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KO.

Shares can be purchased through a Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan sponsored and administered by Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Details about the Computershare Investment Plan, including any fees associated with the Plan, can be viewed and printed from Computershare’s website.

http://www.computershare.com/coca-cola

The Company normally pays dividends four times a year, usually April 1, July 1, October 1 and December 15. Shareowners of record can elect to receive their dividend payments electronically or by check in the currency of their choice. You can select your desired payment method by accessing your account online through Investor Centre at www.computershare.com/coca-cola or by contacting Computershare at 888-COKESHR (888-265-3747) or 781-575-2653 for details.

If your shares are registered directly in your name with the Company’s registrar and transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company, N.A., you are considered a shareowner of record with respect to those shares. If your shares are held in a brokerage account or bank, trust, or other nominee, you are considered the “beneficial owner” of those shares.

If you are a beneficial owner of shares (e.g., you own shares through a bank or brokerage account) and have specific questions about your stock ownership, it will be necessary to contact your bank/broker directly for assistance.

If you are a shareowner of record and your account is registered at Computershare, our Registrar and Transfer Agent, you may contact them by phone, email or postal mail with specific questions about your stock ownership:

Phone:

U.S. Toll-free 888-COKESHR (888-265-3747) or 781-575-2653

For hearing impaired: 800-490-1493

Email:

coca-cola@computershare.com

(personal account information should not be sent via e-mail)

Website:

www.computershare.com/coca-cola

Mail:

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

P.O. Box 505000 Louisville, KY 40233

If sending correspondence by overnight mail:

462 South 4th Street, Ste 1600 Louisville, KY 40202

 

Representatives are available by telephone from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, to assist you with the following:

Account consolidation
Account Information
Address Changes
Direct Registration (DRS)
Dividend Information
Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan
International Currency Exchange for dividend payments and sale proceeds
Electronic Delivery of Communications
Registration changes
Replacement of lost, stolen or destroyed certificates
Stock transfer
Be sure to keep your account at Computershare current. Abandoned property laws in the United States require you to keep your account information current to avoid shares and/or funds from being turned over to the state of your last known residence. The Coca‑Cola Company is required to follow these abandoned property regulations.

To avoid your account being deemed abandoned or lost:

Cash your dividend checks in a timely manner. Uncashed checks over a specified period of time could result in the uncashed funds and in some cases, your shares, being turned over to the state of your last known residence. Some states may even liquidate your shares when they receive them.
Keep your account current. Access your account online or vote your proxy. Ensure that Computershare has your correct address on file. If any of your statements or dividend checks are returned to Computershare as undeliverable, The Coca‑Cola Company may be required by law to turn over your uncashed checks and your shares to the state of your last known residence. You can change your mailing address at any time by logging on to your shareowner account at www.computershare.com/coca-cola.
Please note, if you reside outside the U.S., your shares and/or funds would be turned over to Delaware, our state of incorporation.

To prevent property from being turned over to the state, cash your checks promptly, keep your address current and vote your proxy (voting materials sent each spring). Even if you haven’t moved and your statements are delivered quarterly, according to some states, your account could be deemed abandoned if you have not accessed your account or contacted Computershare within three years.

If your dividends and/or shares are turned over to the state, it will be necessary to contact the state directly and file a claim, which can be a lengthy process.

Account access at www.computershare.com/coca-cola can be used to update your account and to obtain additional account information. You may also contact Computershare by telephone at 888-265-3747 or 781-575-2653 for assistance.

Shareowners of record may complete stock transfer forms online at www.transfermystock.com. Once the forms are completed online, you will receive instructions for printing, signing, and returning the forms to Computershare for processing. For help completing the transfer forms or additional information on transferring shares you may contact Computershare at 888-COKESHR (888-265-3747) or 781-575-2652.

If you are a beneficial owner of shares (e.g., you own shares through a bank or brokerage account) and have specific questions about your stock ownership, it will be necessary to contact your bank/broker directly for assistance.

Shareowners of record may complete stock transfer forms online at www.transfermystock.com. Once the forms are completed online, you will receive instructions for printing, signing, and returning the forms to Computershare for processing. For help completing the transfer forms or additional information on transferring shares you may contact Computershare at 888-COKESHR (888-265-3747) or 781-575-2652.

If you are a beneficial owner of shares (e.g., you own shares through a bank or brokerage account) and have specific questions about your stock ownership, it will be necessary to contact your bank/broker directly for assistance.

Shareowners of record may access their accounts via the Internet to obtain share balance, conduct secure transactions, request printable forms and view current market value of their investment as well as historical stock prices. To log on to this secure site and request your initial password, go to www.computershare.com/coca-cola and click on "Create Login.

Shareowners of record as of July 27, 2012 were entitled to a two-for-one stock split payable August 10, 2012. Shareowners of record were sent notification of the shares received as a result of the split.

View stock split summary here.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/our-company/shareowner-services/history-of-stock-splits.pdf

Our common stock has split 11 times since its listing in 1919. The history of stock splits by record date is as follows:

View stock split summary here.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/content/dam/journey/us/en/our-company/shareowner-services/history-of-stock-splits.pdf

Today most shares are kept in paperless fashion and shareowners have the option to conveniently convert all valid certificates to Direct Registration. The Direct Registration form of ownership allows registered shareowners to maintain their shares in book-entry form without the need of a physical certificate. The shareowner retains full ownership of the shares without the responsibility of holding the actual certificate.

There are advantages to having your shares in DRS. The primary benefits are that it:

saves you the burden of storing your certificate(s) in a safe place, i.e.safe deposit box or vault;
eliminates the risk of potential loss thus avoiding the significant costs involved in replacing any lost, stolen, or destroyed certificates;
eliminates the risk of fraudulent transfer of certificates;
saves the costs associated with the issuance and delivery of physical stock certificates;
makes your stock transactions faster and easier;
saves you the inconvenience of delivering stock certificate(s) to your broker for sale or safekeeping; and
allows for shares to be moved electronically to your brokerage account.

If you would like to take advantage of the convenience of having all shares held in DRS/book-entry form, you can mail your certificates to:

Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

P.O. Box 505000

Louisville, KY 40233

If sending certificates by overnight mail:

462 South 4th Street, Ste 1600 Louisville, KY 40202

It is recommended that stock certificates be mailed certified or registered mail and insured for 3 percent of the current market value. This is the cost to replace the certificates if they are lost. Do not sign your stock certificates. Include written instructions indicating you would like to deposit your stock certificate(s) into DRS/book entry form. All shareholders shown on the account must sign the written request. The certificate shares will be added to your account and an account statement will be mailed to your address of record.

If you are a registered shareowner and wish to receive correspondence, including the Notice of Annual Meeting, account statements and tax forms, via email instead of postal mail, please go to www.computershare.com/coca-cola for instructions on how to enroll in electronic delivery. As a thank you, The Coca‑Cola Company and American Forest will plant a tree on your behalf at no cost to you.

If you are a beneficial owner of shares, and hold your shares through a broker or brokerage account, it will be necessary to contact your broker for assistance in enrolling in electronic delivery.

You can send us an email at shareownerservices@coca-cola.com, call or write us at:

The Coca‑Cola Company Shareowner Services

P O Box 1734

Atlanta, GA 30301404-676-2777

For more shareowner information, visit the Shareowner Information page.

https://www.coca-colacompany.com/investors/shareowner-information

Contact Investor Relations

Corporate Offices

The Coca‑Cola Company

One Coca‑Cola Plaza

Atlanta, Georgia 30313

(404) 676-2121

Institutional Investor and Analyst Inquiries:

Tim Leveridge

Vice President and Investor Relations Officer

T +01 404.676.7563