The Coca-Cola "Learn from the Forest" Projects

Water is an essential resource for our business, and we take actions to promote water replenishment around our 17 plants. The water resource areas around our plants serve multiple functions. Not only do they store water, but also serve as habitats and nurturing grounds for plants and animals. Through Coca-Cola’s “Learn from the Forest” project, we aim to educate local residents and our employees on the importance of preserving these irreplaceable water resources and biodiversity in local areas.

Maintaining the Aso Grasslands, the water source for the Kumamoto Plant

CCBJI was selected as the first recipient of the Certificate of Recognition for Corporate Supporters of the Aso Grasslands,which acknowledges companies and organizations that have made active contributions to Kumamoto Prefecture’s Aso Grasslands Maintenance Program. The certificate was presented to the Kumamoto Plant manager by the governor of Kumamoto Prefecture at the prefectural office.

Since 2011, toward solving the social issues of decreasing grassland area, lack of manpower and aging population involved in restoration projects, we have been supporting the Aso Grassland Restoration Project, which works to preserve and restore the Aso Grasslands environment. For many years, we have continued to provide grants to the Project and have supported company employees who volunteer for field burning. Field burning helps to restore and maintain the grasslands and makes a major contribution to grassland water retention and recharging functions, maintenance of the grassland landscape, elimination of harmful insects,and preservation of the living environments of endangered species. The Aso region is home to 56 endangered speciesof animals and plants, including Polemonium caeruleum,and our support for grassland restoration has led to the protection of diverse life forms.