Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has achieved a Silver rating in the survey conducted by EcoVadis, an international organization that evaluates corporate sustainability efforts.

The EcoVadis Survey is dedicated to promoting global supply chain sustainability and assesses corporate sustainability activities based on 21 CSR criteria, categorized into four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Covering over 130,000 companies across 180 countries and 220 industries, the survey recognized our strong performance in the Sustainable Procurement  categories. This marks the fourth consecutive year in which we have received a Silver rating, placing us amongst the top 15% of companies.
 

Aligned with the Sustainability Framework of the Coca-Cola System in Japan, the CCBJI Group has set non-financial CSV Goals in an effort to create a sustainable business and society while achieving our Mission. To achieve each of these CSV Goals, we are implementing initiatives throughout the entire value chain, monitoring progress and steadily advancing toward their achievement.
 
EcoVadis Website: https://ecovadis.com/
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Sustainability Website: https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Representative President: Calin Dragan, hereinafter “Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings”), has announced the implementation of a comprehensive shareholder return program based on Strategic Business Plan, “Vision 2028.” Additionally, the company has revised its full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending December 31, which was previously announced on February 14, 2024.

Comprehensive Shareholder Return Measures

Over the past few years, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings has prioritized stable dividend payments to maximize shareholder returns, despite net income loss in a challenging business environment. Following this period, the company announced its Strategic Business Plan “Vision 2028,” in August 2023 and is now working toward sustainable business growth, targeting a business income margin of 5% or more and a return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5% or more by 2028. In light of the recent upward revision to the 2024 full-year earnings forecast, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings has decided to implement comprehensive shareholder return measures ahead of schedule, aligned with “Vision 2028.” These measures include revising the dividend policy to incorporate an ambitious dividend increase plan through 2028, conducting a share buyback of up to 30 billion yen or 20 million shares of own shares, and canceling 23 million treasury shares. Additionally, the company has announced an upward revision to the 2024 dividend forecast. Through comprehensive efforts combining these multiple shareholder return measures, the company aims to increase shareholder value over the mid- to long-term, in line with the goals of “Vision 2028.”

(Note 1) Period of share repurchase: November 11, 2024, to October 31, 2025.
(Note 2) Scheduled implementation date of share cancellation: November 11, 2024. The cancellation of treasury stock is for treasury stock held as of today.

Upward Revision of Full Year Forecast 
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings saw sales volume grow beyond expectations in the cumulative third quarter (January 1 to September 30, 2024), driven by new product launches, effective commercial measures, and increased demand due to the summer heat wave and a sustained recovery in traffic. Additionally, accelerated initiatives such as efforts to improve manufacturing efficiency during peak demand contributed to revenue and profits exceeding initial expectations. For the fourth quarter (October 1 to December 31, 2024), Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings factored in the benefit of the price revision implemented on October 1, contributing to improved profitability reflected in the revised forecast. As a result, the company has announced an upward revision of its full-year forecast, initially issued on February 14, 2024.
The company has revised its full-year business income target to 11.5 billion yen, setting a goal 5.7 times higher than last year’s, for the important first year of the “Vision 2028” Strategic Business Plan.

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In October 2024, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Representative Director, President & CEO Calin Dragan; headquarters in Minato, Tokyo; hereinafter "CCBJI") began joint trunk line transportation* with KOIKE-YA Inc. (President and CMO Akira Sato; headquarters in Itabashi & Shibuya, Tokyo; hereinafter “KOIKE-YA”) for transporting products from Kansai to Kyushu.
* Trunk line transportation: Transportation by heavy truck or other means from a pickup point with a large volume of loads to a delivery point in another area

Left: Truck loaded with only beverage products  　Right: Truck with a mix of beverage products on the bottom section and confectionery products on the top section

This initiative aims to improve the loading rate and promote the logistics efficiency of both companies by mixing heavy freight of beverages and light freight of confectionery products to make effective use of empty space in the back of the trucks. After loading beverage products at our warehouse, our logistics partner stops at the adjacent warehouses of KOIKE-YA’s consignment company, loads confectionery products in empty space in the cargo bed, and transports the mixed freight from Kansai to Kyushu.

To reduce long-distance transportation and transportation volume, we are working on “local production for local consumption” for logistics by dividing our business areas in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and 35 prefectures into six and digitally managing the demand and supply balance and the supply chain infrastructure to thoroughly manage transportation across the areas. However, long-distance transportation may occur due to demand for products with low production volumes, where it is necessary to secure trucks. In addition, since beverage products are heavy-weight freight, there may be empty space at the top of the truck bed relative to the volume capacity.

KOIKE-YA opened the Kyushu Aso Plant in Kumamoto Prefecture in July 2021 for the purpose of stable supply of products and reduction of logistics transportation volume due to the increase in sales volume, which has been effective in local production for local consumption and reducing truck transportation. However, some products with limited production bases require long-distance transportation and given the background of the 2024 logistics problem, KOIKE-YA had issues securing trucks for long-distance transportation.

In light of this situation, joint transportation will enable us to achieve a loading rate close to 100% in terms of volume and weight, which is expected to lead to a 33% reduction in the number of trucks used, compared to when each company arranges transportation from Kansai to Kyushu.**
** Figures based on test rollout conducted from August to September by both companies

The two companies will continue to contribute to the resolution of the “2024 logistics problem,” a social issue, and aim to provide a stable supply of sustainable products by improving logistics efficiency through the effective use of limited vehicles.

■ Start date of operation:
October 2024 (test conducted from August to September 2024)
■ Implementation area:
Transportation from Kansai to Kyushu
■ Scheme for this project

(1) After loading products at Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan's warehouse in the Kyoto area, our logistics partner stops at KOIKE-YA’s consignment warehouses in Kyoto and Osaka areas to load KOIKE-YA products in empty space left.
(2) The logistics partner transports the mixed freight of both companies’ products and delivers it to KOIKE-YA’s warehouse in the Fukuoka area and CCBJI’s warehouse in the Saga area.
 

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Fuji Electric Co., Ltd. will unveil the world's first vending machine that uses hydrogen cartridges to generate power (hereinafter referred to as "this vending machine") at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter “Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025").

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and Fuji Electric have developed a vending machine that uses hydrogen as its power source, which is expected to serve as a new alternative energy that could further drive the ongoing efforts to reduce CO2 emissions with an aim to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. As the next-generation vending machine that is unaffected by weather or location and emits no CO2 while operating, one unit of this vending machine will be installed at Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025 site that is conceptualized to be the “People’s Living Lab” where advanced technologies from Japan and abroad will be brought together, offering many visitors an opportunity to experience “the vending machine of the future." 

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and Fuji Electric intend to continue contributing to the realization of a decarbonized society through the development of environmentally friendly vending machines.

(Note 1) As of October 30, 2024, according to Fuji Electric
(Note 2) The design may be subject to change.

■ Applying hydrogen energy to vending machine
Hydrogen energy is highly compatible as a power source for vending machines because it allows the machines to run in any weather conditions and does not require much space to operate them. Challenges to address going forward include the infrastructure for supplying hydrogen and optimization of the overall cost. 

■ Operating image of this vending machine
This vending machine consists of two units, the vending machine itself and a generator. A hydrogen cartridge is loaded in the generator and electricity is generated through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen in the air. The generated electricity is then stored in a battery from where it is transmitted to the vending machine and used to run the machine.

[For reference]
More information on the vending machine that uses hydrogen cartridge to generate power: 
https://youtu.be/0AY1uChkiYY

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.(CCBJI) has introduced a new aseptic production line at its Tokai Plant (Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture). A completion ceremony was held on September 27 to mark the occasion.

Tokai Plant’s new Line No. 1

The new line can produce approximately 600 small PET bottle products per minute, further expanding CCBJI’s capacity to meet rising demand for these products. This line features two systems previously unseen in any of CCBJI’s 17 plants. The first system uses a two-stage sterilization process, where preforms are sterilized before being molded into PET bottles, followed by a second sterilization post-molding. This method significantly reduces water and energy required to sterilize the containers before filling. The second system combines rinsing and sterilization simultaneously after filling the bottles, so the product cooling process, which was conventionally performed between rinsing and sterilization, is no longer necessary, shortening production lead time. 
Together, these systems are expected to cut water usage by 30% and energy consumption by 15% compared to conventional systems.
CCBJI is committed to continue delivering safe and reliable Coca-Cola products to the communities it serves through the building of robust production and supply systems capable of responding to changes in consumers' taste preferences.

【Overview of Tokai Plant’s new Line No.1】
■ Name: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Tokai Plant Line No.1
■ Address: 266-18, Minamishibata-cho, Tokai City, Aichi Prefecture
■ Type of production line: Aseptic line
■ Start of operation: July 1, 2024 
■ Manufacturing capacity: 600 bottles per minute (small PET bottle products)
■ Items manufactured: Small PET bottle products (tea, coffee, sports drinks, etc.)

Mr. Katsushige Hanada, Mayor of Tokai City, attended the completion ceremony (second from the right in the photo).

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. announced today that its Water Source Forest in Ebino has been registered in the global database (Note 1) as an Other Effective area-based Conservation Measure (OECM). This recognition follows the forest’s certification as a Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site by the Ministry of the Environment for the second half of FY2023 (Note 2).

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Water Source Forest Ebino is a woodland located in the water source area of our Ebino Plant in Miyazaki Prefecture. We have been conducting water replenishment activities* to conserve water resources in this area, which was certified as a Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site (Note 2) for the second half of FY2023 by the Ministry of the Environment. Of the Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Sites certified in FY2023, the Ministry has registered 48,000 hectares in the global database as OECMs, excluding overlap with protected areas. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Water Source Forest Ebino’s 203 hectares were included in this registration.
 * These activities aim to restore the water used in our manufacturing process back to nature through forest conservation and initiatives.

We aim to contribute to biodiversity conservation through forest maintenance and other activities in the water source areas of our plants.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Water Source Forest Ebino
We have established agreements with local governments and forest cooperatives in the areas surrounding all 17 of our plants to promote water resource conservation by designating forests in these water source areas as Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Water Source Forests. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Water Source Forest Ebino, covering about 203 hectares, is located in the water source area for our Ebino Plant (Miyazaki Prefecture).  In 2014, we signed a four-party forest conservation agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture, the mountain-foot common forest, and the Nishimoro Forest Association, and have been engaged in water source replenishment activities. The 203-hectare woodland has been confirmed to be home to freshwater crabs, frogs and other amphibians, kites, blue pigeons, damselflies and other important species. Through the conservation of the forest in the water source replenishment area, we are contributing to the preservation of this rich diversity of life.

Aerial view of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Water Source Forest Ebino, looking from the east side.

(Note 1) Global databases
The World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and the World Database on OECM (WD-OECM) are the most comprehensive global databases on marine and terrestrial protected areas/OECMs. They are joint projects between UN Environment Programme and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and are managed by UN Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), in collaboration with governments, non-governmental organizations, academia and industry. The global achievement of the 30 by 30 target will be evaluated based on these databases.

(Note 2) Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site
The Ministry of the Environment upholds the 30 by 30 target, which aims to effectively conserve more than 30% of land and sea areas as healthy ecosystems, in order to realize Nature Positive, a global goal to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030. As one of the initiatives to realize Nature Positive, the Ministry of the Environment started to certify areas where biodiversity is being conserved through efforts by the private sector, such as corporate forests, mountain villages, woodlands, and urban green spaces, as Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Sites.
Since 2023, we have been participating in the 30 by 30 Alliance for Biodiversity, which was launched by volunteer companies, local governments, and organizations, promoting efforts to achieve the 30 by 30 target. By conserving biodiversity through forest maintenance, we will contribute to the achievement of the 30 by 30 target

[Reference] (Links are in Japanese only)
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Water Source Forest Ebino certified as Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site by Ministry of the Environment
https://www.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1521

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan joins the 30 by 30 Alliance for Biodiversity
https://www.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1302

Ministry of the Environment press release: Registration of Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Sites, etc. in global databases
https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_03264.html

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TOKYO, August 2, 2024 – Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., a consolidated subsidiary of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc., thinkrun Holdings Co., Ltd., and Genpact Japan K.K. have agreed to partner on beverage sales equipment (1) placement, refurbishment, repair and quality control.

Starting January 6, 2025, the placement, refurbishment, repair and quality control, and other field services of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services Inc. will be managed by the EQ Operation Company, a new joint venture between Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and thinkrun Holdings Co., Ltd., to enhance operational efficiencies. In addition, specific areas of the planning and management services supporting these operations will be provided by the EQ Admin Company, a new enterprise wholly owned by Genpact.

By leveraging thinkrun’s extensive experience in beverage logistics and sales equipment placement, and repair as a partner of the Coca-Cola system in Japan, we aim to enhance our service capabilities. Utilizing Genpact’s expertise in data, technology and AI, we will improve the processes and operations of sales equipment placement, refurbishment, repair, quality control, supply chain, and spare parts provision. This collaboration will deliver high-quality and competitive services, contributing to the revitalization of the beverage industry in Japan

Under its strategic business plan "Vision 2028" announced in August 2023, the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group aims for sustainable and profitable growth through a cost structure resilient to change. This partnership will leverage the expertise of both thinkrun Holdings and Genpact to efficiently deliver enhanced quality services to our customers and consumers.

The thinkrun Group has over 50 years' experience in logistics operations and sales equipment placement, and repair for the Coca-Cola system in Japan. By forming a new joint venture with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, the company will combine its expertise to ensure safe, secure, and high-quality operations, establishing itself as a business process outsourcing (BPO) service partner in the beverage industry.

Genpact has been supporting transformation of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group’s equipment business for over three years with digital transformation initiatives. A new company, the EQ Admin Company, will be formed to centralize planning and management operations using data, technology, AI. In partnership with EQ Operation Company, Genpact aims to enhance the speed and efficiency of field services, drive innovation, and contribute to the sustainable, profitable growth of the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group. 

Note（1) Vending machine, Dispenser, Table top showcase

Outlines of EQ Operation Company (tentative for January 6, 2025 onwards)

Outlines of EQ Admin Company (tentative for January 6, 2025 onwards)

About Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.
The Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group consists of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, its ten subsidiaries, and one affiliated company, with the beverage business as its primary operations. In addition, The Coca-Cola Company is an affiliated company. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings is responsible for the Group Management Business and the Asset Management Business.
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (CCBJI) produces and supplies approximately 90% of the Coca-Cola system's products in Japan to serve the needs of our customers and consumers spread widely across. Among the 225 or more bottlers currently manufacturing and selling Coca-Cola brand products globally, CCBJI stands firm not only as one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers in Asia but also as one of the largest in the world in terms of sales revenue. (As of December 2023)
For more information, please visit our official website.
https://www.ccbj-holdings.com/

About thinkrun Holdings Co., Ltd.

The thinkrun Group consists of thinkrun Holdings, its seven subsidiaries in Japan including thinkrun, and one affiliated company overseas, with the logistics business as its primary operations. In addition, thinkrun Holdings is responsible for the Group Management Business.

The thinkrun Group upholds its purpose of "Changing the Beverage Business Worldwide" and undertakes the logistics operations (site-to-site transport, delivery to stores, product management, etc.) for Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and two other bottler companies in Japan.  It also operates soft drinks’ sales equipment maintenance business oversea. As a bold BPO innovator in the beverage industry, the company will continue to pursue innovative operational excellence and contribute to enhancing its customers&rsquo Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0900 https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1567

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (CCBJH) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series, the FTSE Blossom Japan Index, and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, which are leading indices for environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment. This is the first time the company has been selected for the FTSE Blossom Japan Index.

These indices are created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, which evaluates companies based on their performance in areas such as corporate governance, health & safety, anti-corruption, and climate change. These indices serve as benchmarks reflecting the performance of companies demonstrating strong ESG practices in Japan. They are widely used to create and assess sustainable investment funds and other financial products. Businesses included in these indices must meet a variety of ESG criteria.

The FTSE Blossom Japan Index and the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index are used by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as benchmarks for ESG passive investments. With this selection, CCBJH has been included in the following five ESG indices adopted by GPIF (as of July 17, 2024).

・FTSE Blossom Japan Index 
・FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index 
・MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN)
・S&P/JPX Carbon Efficient Index
・Morningstar® Japan ex-REIT Gender Diversity Tilt Index(SM)

CCBJH is committed to evolving CSR in line with ISO26000 standards for organizational social responsibility. We center Creating Shared Value (CSV) as the core of our business to achieve both business growth and social sustainability as a unified objective. We are taking actions in line with the three platforms of Inclusion, Communities, and Resources, alongside nine priority issues and our non-financial CSV Goals.

We continue to make efforts to solve social issues through our business activities and aim to realize a sustainable society.


FTSE Russell
https://www.lseg.com/ja/ftse-russell/indices/ftse4good

FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series
https://www.lseg.com/ja/ftse-russell/indices/blossom-japan

Sustainability initiatives of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has released its Integrated Report 2023 on the company website (https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annual.php).

We publish the integrated report to communicate financial and non-financial information broadly to our stakeholders. It comprehensively summaries our initiatives to deliver safe and secure products to our customers, our medium-to-long-term value creation approach, sustainable growth strategies, and efforts to realize the creation of shared value (CSV).

In its second year of publication, the Integrated Report features an in-depth look at our value creation story and our strategic business plan “Vision 2028” focusing profitability and capital efficiency toward sustainable growth. The report also includes messages from our management and outside directors, along with round-table discussions involving members of cross-functional projects.

Our mission to “Deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value,” is at the core of our daily operations. The environment surrounding the beverage industry in Japan is changing dramatically, and the pace of its change is accelerating. To continue to grow in the future while responding agilely to these environment changes, we will achieve business growth and create shared value with society through our unique value creation process.

Summary of Integrated Report 2023
Release date: June 5,2024 
Period covered: FY 2023 (January 1-2023 December 31, 2023)
 (Including some activities in 2024. Numerical data is also for the period from January 2023 to the end of December 2023.)
URL: 
Japanese version https://www.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annual.php
English version https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annual.php

Key features
・ Our value creation story and its details
The report outlines our vision for sustainable growth through our unique value chain and strategies based on the capital and strengths we’ve developed with our stakeholders. It covers our initiatives in terms of inputs (capital and strengths we have built for continuous value provision), business model (value chain that capitalizes on synergy within the Coca-Cola System), and outputs/outcomes (value to stakeholders).  

・ Strategic business plan “Vision 2028,” focus on profitability and capital efficiency towards sustainable growth 
“Vision 2028” focuses on achieving profitable growth and building a cost structure resilient to market changes. It leverages our business foundation and learnings from our transformation initiatives in response to a rapidly changing market environment.

・ Messages from management and outside directors, and voices from employees involved in cross-functional project
The report includes a message from our representative director & president “building up strong profit,” along with insights from managers on departmental strategies and future directions. It also features messages from outside directors on governance and round-table discussion with employees involved in cross-functional project.

【Key Features】：
●Value Creation Story
 -Value Creation Process
 -As a Member of Coca-Cola System in the World
 -Material issues and CSV Goals

［Toward the Realization of Our Value Creation Story］

●Growth Strategies to Enhance Corporate Value
 -Message from the CFO
 -Strategic Business Plan Vision 2028
 -Profitability-focused Commercial Strategy
 -Supply Chain Strategy for Greater Efficiency
 -Procurement Strategy that Leverages the Strengths of the Coca-Cola's System
 -Back-office and IT Functions Optimization
 -【Special Feature】 Employee round-table discussion Cross-functional Project to Revamp S&OP Process

●Foundations Supporting the Corporate Value Growth
 -Sustainability Strategy
 -People Strategy
 -Risk Management Strategy
 -Responding to climate change and natural capital
 -Corporate Governance Strategy
 -Message from Outside Director

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has created a logo and statement for the Group’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives to communicate our intentions and stance on DE&I.

To realize our corporate mission to "deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value", CCBJH is promoting DE&I by focusing on proactive efforts for diversity and gender equality as core business imperatives. In line with the new logo and statement, our diverse employees, differing in age, race, nationality, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual expression, and work style, will continue to respect each other's differences and engage in constructive discussions. By maintaining high-quality standards, we continue to provide safe, reliable products and services that meet the needs of our customers, consumers, shareholders, and local communities. Additionally, we aim to create a positive cycle in society by continuously delivering value to all stakeholders through our business activities.

■Message from Representative Director & President Calin Dragan

To further strengthen our human capital, we will create an inclusive environment where all employees can be themselves.

To achieve sustainable growth, we must strengthen our human capital, the foundation of our business. By integrating and consolidating processes, we have incorporated diverse peoples, cultures, and values into our organization. These are our strengths, and they are essential to our growth. We are actively developing initiatives to maximize the value of our human resources and leverage their diversity.

In 2023, we reviewed our existing material issues and identified unique materialities across three categories: Environment, Social, and Governance. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) is the key theme closely tied to the focus areas of our people strategy. Now, in June 2024, we have developed a DE&I statement and logo to communicate our stance on DE&I to all our stakeholders.

To enable employees with diverse backgrounds and values show their strengths and achieve great results, we have encouraged flexible work styles even after the pandemic. We have not fixed the ratio of remote work and have continued the Super Flex system without core hours. We are also expanding efficient work options by promoting digital transformation. In addition, we are implementing several initiatives. These include increasing the number of male employees taking parental leave and boosting the ratio of female employees and managers. We also have the Exchange Program, which offers short-term training within the global Coca-Cola system to support young employees’ growth. Furthermore, we have a program to retain non-Japanese employees.

Through these programs, we believe that we will create new value and drive innovation by embracing our employees’ diversity. This includes a wide range of ages, races, nationalities, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, and work styles. By respecting and integrating these differences, we aim to further strengthen our human capital. We strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees can be themselves and maximize their abilities. We will continue working together towards sustainable growth and increased corporate value, to realize our mission of delivering happy moments to everyone while creating value.

■ The New Logo "Be COLORFUL!"

Symbolizing Diversity and Inclusiveness: The logo expresses how everyone shines in their own unique way, valuing the individual colors of each person to create a richer, more vibrant picture.

Expressing Diversity: It uses colors representative of our product packages to highlight the diversity within CCBJH.

Unique Symbols: The “O” in "Be COLORFUL!" transforms into seven different symbols, each carrying its own message.

■Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan’s initiatives for Inclusion: 
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/inclusion/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. today announced price revisions for certain products, effective for shipments from October 1, 2024.

The cost of conducting business activities has continued to rise against the backdrop of a prolonged period of high raw material and energy prices alongside exchange rate fluctuations.

Under these circumstances, we have made the utmost efforts in our business activities to improve production and operational efficiency, as well as reduce costs. Despite such efforts, market conditions make it difficult to continue absorbing the impact of increased costs through our corporate efforts alone.

In response to this situation, we have decided to implement further price revisions for certain products. We will continue our efforts to improve efficiency and reduce costs through corporate efforts. We are committed to continuously providing our customers and consumers with high-quality products and services. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

1. Product packages subject to the price revision:  
PET bottles products (Small, Medium, Large), Canned products (Bottle CAN, 500ml CAN)*
*Excluding some products

2. Revision rate:
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices revised by +5.0%～18.9%  

3. Revision date:
October 1, 2024 (based on shipments)

4. Target channels:
All channels

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (CCBJH) today announced that it has secured a position on CDP’s 2023 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard for the second consecutive year. This recognition represents the highest level of achievement attainable from the Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) survey, which is conducted by the international non-profit organization, CDP.

SER assesses a company’s supply chain engagement towards climate-change issues based on their response to CDP's Climate Change Questionnaire, which is divided into four areas: governance, targets, Scope 3 emissions, and value chain engagement. CDP has selected a group of companies that rank among the highest in the world for supplier engagement in 2023. CCBJH was selected as an A List company in CDP’s 2023 Sustainability Survey. This rating represents the highest recognition attainable in the CDP annual corporate survey on sustainability (Note 1).

CCBJH is aligned with the Paris Agreement and has set science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets. The company is actively reducing GHG emissions throughout its supply chain with the aim of achieving virtually zero emissions by 2050. Under its mid-term non-financial goals, called CSV Goals, CCBJH aims to reduce GHG emissions in its entire value chain in Japan by 50% in Scope 1 and 2, and by 30% in Scope 3 by 2030 compared to 2015 levels. To meet these targets, the company is implementing a range of initiatives. CCBJH’s bottling plants are promoting the use of renewable energy sources such as hydroelectric power, and are purchasing "Green Power Certificates" to ensure electricity is sourced from natural energy sources, verified through third-party certification.

We continue to make efforts in resolving social issues through our business activities and aim to realize a sustainable society.

(Note 1) News release: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Achieves CDP’s Top A List Rating for Climate Change and Water Security
https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/news/detail.php?id=1500

Sustainability initiatives of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

About CDP
CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 740 financial institutions with over $136 trillion in assets, CDP pioneered using capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impact, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources, and protect forests. Over 24,000 organizations around the world disclosed data through CDP in 2023, with more than 23,000 companies – including listed companies worth two thirds of global market capitalization - and over 1,100 cities, states and regions. Fully TCFD aligned, CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world. CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable and resilient economy. CDP is a founding member of the Science Based Targets initiative, “We Mean Business Coalition,” The Investor Agenda and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
https://cdp.net/en

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. today announced price revisions for certain products, effective for shipments from May 1, 2024.

The cost of conducting business activities has continued to rise against the backdrop of a prolonged period of high raw material and energy prices alongside exchange rate fluctuations.

Under these circumstances, we have made the utmost efforts in our business activities to improve production and operational efficiency, as well as reduce costs. Despite such efforts, market conditions make it difficult to continue absorbing the impact of increased costs through our corporate efforts alone.

In response to this situation, we have decided to implement further price revisions for certain products. We will continue our efforts to improve efficiency and reduce costs through corporate efforts. We are committed to continuously providing our customers and consumers with high-quality products and services. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

1. Product packages subject to the price revision  
Some small package products (can products, bottle products, pouch products, PET bottle products)
Other products (paper carton products, etc.)

2. Revision rate
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices revised by +3～40% / 10～52 yen (per bottle) 

3. Revision date
May 1, 2024 *based on shipments

4. Target channels
All channels

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. is renewing its People Strategy to strengthen its human capital, a key component of its strategic business plan, “Vision 2028.” 

The new People Strategy sets forth our vision for human capital and enhances the foundation for sustainable profitable growth. Through this strategy, we aim to achieve the goals of “Vison 2028” and improve corporate value.

Key themes of the people strategy derived from business challenges  

We defined our vision of human capital, essential to achieving the goals of “Vision 2028” across the areas of people, culture and organization. To accelerate towards our vision of human capital, we have identified challenges we face and formulated the focus areas of the People Strategy. Our initial focus is on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), which aligns closely with our overarching focus areas and drives the overall People Strategy forward. To measure our progress, we have established main KPIs and targets: (1) achieving 100%*2 male employees taking childcare leave by 2025, up from 83.3%*1, and (2) increasing female managers to 20% by 2030, from the current 7.4%*1. Additionally, we aim to retain 33.3%*1 of our female directors through strategic succession planning programs and improve the gender wage gap by 84.0%*1 through initiatives such as increasing the number of female managers and reducing overtime work hours. These endeavors are geared towards enhancing the diversity of work styles and promoting the wellbeing of all employees, ultimately leading to maximize individual and organizational performance within a culture where diversity is celebrated as a driver of success.

Implementation of mechanisms to accelerate People Strategy

To expedite the implementation of our People Strategy, we've introduced two key mechanisms: firstly, establishing KPIs and targets for key initiatives to monitor progress and achievement; secondly, dedicating 2/3 of time in the executive leadership team meeting to discuss the People Strategy and to drive the key initiatives for sustainable growth of the business. Through these mechanisms, our aim is to achieve the "Vision 2028" by strengthening human capital with strong commitment to the People Strategy by management.
 Aligned with our corporate philosophy, "Paint it RED! Let’s Repaint our Future.", our mission is to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value. As we aspire to generate value for our stakeholders and continue to be the preferred partner for decades to come, we will continue advancing towards sustainable growth and increased corporate value by prioritizing the enhancement of human capital, a cornerstone of "Vision 2028", through the renewal of our People Strategy.

Overview of People Strategy

■Outline
To achieve “Vision 2028,” contribute to business growth through people, culture, and organization

■Our Vision of Human Capital
　✓PEOPLE
　　●Strong ownership over personal development and career
　　●Collaboration with other individuals
　　●Fulfillment and happiness through business success and personal growth

　✓CULTURE
　　●Embrace new challenges and growth mindset
　　●Embed performance-driven culture
　　●Leverage diversity as a strength by fostering an inclusive environment

　✓ORGANIZATION
　　●Become a lean organization through business process optimization and digitalization

■Main Goals

＊１　Actual in 2023　＊２　1＋days of leave
＊３　‘executive officers’ defined in the Corporate Law

■About “Vision 2028”：
https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/vision2028.php

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has achieved the highest A List rating in both the Climate Change and Water Security categories in the 2023 sustainability survey conducted by international non-profit organization CDP. This marks the second consecutive year CCBJH made the A List for Climate Change and the first time for Water Security.

CDP's annual corporate sustainability survey on serves as the global standard for corporate environmental disclosure. CDP reviews companies’ initiatives in environmental areas and evaluates their environmental activities on a scale from D- to A. The CCBJH Group believes that the results of its initiatives in the following areas were comprehensively evaluated this year. In 2023, CDP surveyed over 21,000 companies worldwide, selecting 346 companies for the Climate Change A List (including 109 Japanese companies) and 101 companies for the Water Security A List (including 36 Japanese).

■ Initiatives toward climate change
CCBJH is aligned with the Paris Agreement and science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets, actively working to reduce GHG emissions throughout its supply chain with the aim of achieving virtually zero emissions by 2050. Under its mid-term non-financial goals, the CSV Goals, CCBJH has set a series of targets to reduce GHG emissions in the entire value chain in Japan by 50% in Scope 1 and 2 and by 30% in Scope 3 by 2030, compared to 2015 levels. To meet these targets, the company is implementing a range of initiatives.

CCBJH’s bottling plants are promoting the use of renewable energy sources, including the use of electricity generated by hydroelectric power and the purchase of "Green Power Certificates," a system which verifies electricity is sourced from natural energy sources through third-party certification.

■ Initiatives toward water security
Based on the "Global Framework for Responsible Use of Water and Conservation of Water Resources" established by The Coca-Cola Company in 2021, CCBJH is working to conserve water resources at source areas around its plants, as well as improve the health and conserve biodiversity of these surrounding watersheds. As part of its CSV Goals, CCBJH has also laid out targets “30% reduced water usage by 2030 (compared to 2015)” and “sustain 200% water source replenishment until 2025” in an effort to promote the conservation of its water resources. CCBJH has concluded water resource conservation agreements at all of its 17 plants and achieved a 420% water source replenishment rate in 2022.
The plants operated by CCBJH are implementing activities to reduce water consumption in the manufacturing process (Reduce), to recycle water used in the manufacturing process (Recycle), and to return the same amount of water to nature as used in the manufacturing process (Replenish).   

CCBJH will remain committed to working toward solving social issues through its business activities, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the CCBJH Group’s business areas, and aiming to realize a sustainable society.

About CDP
CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s environmental disclosure system for companies, cities, states and regions. Founded in 2000 and working with more than 740 financial institutions with over $136 trillion in assets, CDP pioneered using capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impacts, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, safeguard water resources and protect forests. Over 24,000 organizations around the world disclosed data through CDP in 2023, with more than 23,000 companies – including listed companies worth two thirds global market capitalization - and over 1,100 cities, states and regions. Fully TCFD aligned, CDP holds the largest environmental database in the world, and CDP scores are widely used to drive investment and procurement decisions towards a zero carbon, sustainable and resilient economy. CDP is a founding member of the Science Based Targets initiative, We Mean Business Coalition, The Investor Agenda and the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative.
https://cdp.net/en

List of companies on the 2023 CDP A List
https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores　

Sustainability initiatives of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/
 

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As we welcome 2024, we extend our best wishes to all for a happy and prosperous New Year. 

I extend my deepest condolences to those who lost their lives in the Noto Peninsula Earthquake early this year, and my heartfelt sympathies to all those affected. Our prayers are dedicated to the safety of everyone in the affected area and the swift recovery of the region. As an integral part of a Total Beverage Company, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan is committed to offering comprehensive support, including the supply of products.

In 2023, the business environment remained doubtful amid global uncertainty, rising costs, and currency fluctuations. Despite the uncertainties, our business maintained an agile growth that could adapt to these challenges. And in 2023, several positive developments stood out.

We established a unified corporate message for the Group "We bottle happy moments.” This year, we aim to build on this message, fostering closer communication with our stakeholders to create ongoing value.

Most significantly was the announcement of our new strategic business plan, "Vision 2028," covering the period from 2024 to 2028. I am pleased to share with you that we are ready to move forward into a new phase, having overcome the impact of the pandemic. This plan emphasizes sustainable growth, focused on profitability and capital efficiency. Key benchmarks include an annual revenue growth of 2% to 3%, a business profit margin exceeding 5%, and a return on invested capital surpassing 5% by 2028. We will strategically implement a variety of initiatives to achieve these goals. For commercial activities, under the new organizational structure starting January 2024, achieving sustainable and profitable growth will involve investing in high value-added products, employing targeted growth strategies by sales channels, implementing flexible pricing strategies to boost profit margins, and executing business transformation in the vending channel. In addition, we will further streamline the supply chain, and improve all processes with our commitment to digital transformation. We will also promote ESG and human capital management.

In November 2023, we announced that we anticipated achieving business income profitability in the same year, ahead of our original 2024 target. This outcome reflects company-wide efforts to drive transformation and implement key initiatives in a challenging environment. We remain confident that our strategy is the correct one.

In 2024, we will continue to leverage the positive momentum of last year and steadily implement key initiatives with the aim of making a strong start on our strategic business plan. We are committed to making great strides toward sustainable growth and improving corporate value under our mission to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to working with you this year.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. is pleased to announce the establishment and commencement of business for NeoArc Inc. (“NeoArc”), a joint venture formed in collaboration with Accenture Japan Ltd.

NeoArc will consolidate the administrative, back-office, and support services of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group to streamline administrative and back-office operations. It will also provide the technology to capture, analyze, and utilize data essential to our beverage business. The Group will employ this data to attain greater insights, faciliating better decision-making, identifying new business opportunities, and enhancing the quality products and services.

The name "NeoArc" was chosen to underscore the company’s specialization in modern, innovative solutions with a team of experts who create new technologies, processes and added value. Its logo design expresses the meaning of the company's name, which is to lead the way to the answer with innovative solutions, by drawing an elegant arc to deliver solutions to their intended destination.

Bjorn Ivar Ulgenes, Representative Director, Vice President & CFO of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, has been appointed representative director of NeoArc.. Satoshi Kon, currently Head of Finance Operations at Coca-Cola Bottler Japan, will assume the role of President starting January 4, 2024, overseeing NeoArc’s operations.

In August of last year, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings announced its strategic business plan “Vision 2028” which will run through to 2028, with three strategic pillars: Sales Excellence, Supply Chain Optimization, and Back Office and IT Function Optimization. The joint venture will streamline administrative and back-office operations and contribute to the sophisticated data-driven decision-making to promote the optimization of back office and IT functions. With the establishment of NeoArc, we aim to achieve sustainable profit growth as set forth in the strategic business plan and to become a cost-effective and profitable world-class bottler.

Overview of NeoArc

■ News release on agreement on establishment of the joint venture:
https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/news/detail.php?id=1435

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has achieved inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the Asia Pacific region for the sixth consecutive year. The DJSI is a globally-recognized ESG investment index. This year, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings received high scores for its Environmental Policy & Management Systems, and Water, etc.

The DJSI, a collaborative effort between the S&P Dow Jones Indices and SAM, annually conducts the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) targeting approximately 3,500 major companies worldwide. The assessment evaluates companies in the areas of Economy, Environment, and Society, to identify those demonstrating high sustainability. As a global benchmark for ESG investments, the DJSI plays a pivotal role in selecting key investment targets. The appraisals serve as the standard for selecting key investment destinations as a global index for ESG investment.

CCBJH is committed to advancing CSR in line with ISO26000 standards for organizational social responsibility. We center Creating Shared Value (CSV) at the core of our business to achieve both business growth and social sustainability as a single objective. We are taking actions in line with our three platforms of Inclusion, Communities and Resources plus nine priority issues, alongside our non-financial CSV Goals and that led us to be selected for the DJSI Asia Pacific.  

We continue to make efforts in resolving social issues through our business activities and aim to realize a sustainable society.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings’ sustainability initiatives. 
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

Dow Jones Sustainability Asia/Pacific Index 
https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/esg/dow-jones-sustainability-asia-pacific-index/#overview

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has achieved a Silver rating in the 2023 survey conducted by EcoVadis, an international organization that evaluates corporate sustainability efforts.

The EcoVadis Survey is dedicated to promoting global supply chain sustainability and assesses corporate sustainability activities based on 21 CSR criteria, categorized into four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Covering over 100,000 companies across 175 countries and 200 industries, the survey recognized our strong performance in the Environment and Labor & Human Rights categories. This marks the third consecutive year in which we have received a Silver rating, placing us amongst the top 25% of companies.

Aligned with the Sustainability Framework of the Coca-Cola System in Japan, the CCBJI Group has set non-financial CSV Goals in an effort to create a sustainable business and society while achieving our Mission. To achieve each of these CSV Goals, we are implementing initiatives throughout the entire value chain, monitoring progress and steadily advancing toward their achievement.

EcoVadis Website: https://ecovadis.com/

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Sustainability Website: https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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TOKYO; August. 9, 2023 – Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., a consolidate subsidiary of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings and Accenture have agreed to form a joint venture that will commence in January 2024 to support Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group’s goal to become a data-driven organization with streamlined administrative and back-office operations.

With the establishment of the joint venture, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group aims to become a cost-effective and profitable World-Class Bottler, with Accenture providing local business process managed services.

Certain functions within the Information Technology (I.T.) division, as well as those related to human resources, general affairs, finance, procurement, customer service, and sales support, currently operated by Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services* (responsible for the administrative and support services of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group), will be transferred to this joint venture.

This joint venture will consolidate administrative, back-office, and support services. It will also provide Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group with technology to capture, analyze, and utilize data necessary to the beverage business. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group will employ this data to attain greater insights for better decision-making, identify future business opportunities, and strive to provide higher quality products and services.   

Accenture will enable wider access to specialized talent, industry expertise and leading automation platforms to help Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group adopt a strategy of continuous enterprise reinvention, through an effective combination of domestic locations. 

“In a rapidly changing market, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group must continue to deliver high-quality products and attentive service to all customers,” said Calin Dragan, representative director, president at Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings “To achieve this, we aim to grow into a cost-effective and profitable World-Class Bottler. The establishment of this joint venture with Accenture will greatly contribute to the further strengthening of our business foundation. Through these efforts, we aim to continue to provide value to all our stakeholders, including customers, shareholders, partners and employees.”   

“Our work with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group is one of the largest enterprise reinvention efforts that Accenture is supporting in Japan, and driving this massive transformation, primarily in domestic locations, has significant meaning,” said Atsushi Egawa, who leads Accenture’s business in Japan. “The new entity will not only drive Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group’s data-driven business reinvention by intelligent operations, but this model is also a great example of how investing in the right technologies and talent upskilling can help Japanese organizations and the country as a whole overcome challenges associated with the ongoing talent shortage.” 

About the Joint Venture
Company Name: BS & Business Service Preparatory Inc. (tentative name)
Address: 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 

Representative Director: Bjorn Ivar Ulgenes 
Business Activities: 
1. Providing human resources, general affairs, finance, procurement, customer service sales support on consignment
2. Development, installation, operation, maintenance and provision of repair services for computer hardware, computer software, computer systems and computer networks
3. Worker dispatch service
Capital: 20 million yen(tentative)
Foundation: January 4th, 2024 (tentative)
Employees: approximately 870 people
Investment ratio: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan: 81%
(*All shares held by Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services at the time of incorporation of New Company will be transferred to CCBJI on the same date.)
Accenture: 19%

* Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services
Business Activities: Administrative services related to the sale of soft drinks, non-alcoholic beverages, beverages for taste, alcoholic beverages, dairy beverages, and food products; information processing; telephone answering service; management of beverage sales equipment.
Address: Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Chairman and President, Bjorn Ivar Ulgenes

About Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
The Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group consists of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, nine subsidiaries, and one affiliated company, and is primarily engaged in the beverage business. The Coca-Cola Company is another affiliated company. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings is responsible for group business management and asset management operations.
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan is the largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in Japan, responsible for approximately 90% of the sales volume of the Coca-Cola system in Japan. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan is the largest Coca-Cola bottler (bottling company that manufactures and sells Coca-Cola products) in Japan and one of the largest in Asia and one of the largest in the world in terms of sales among the more than 225 Coca-Cola bottlers in the world. (As of December 2022) 
For more details, please visit the official website of CCBJH at: https://www.ccbj-holdings.com/

About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 732,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.
 

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. announced its new strategic business plan for 2028. We aim to achieve revenue growth of 2-3% p.a., a business income margin of 5%+ and a ROIC of 5%+ by 2028. 

Key transformation initiatives to date have built a strong business foundation, and the business environment is gradually clearing up, despite being significantly affected by the impact of COVID-19 and the challenging cost environment. Furthermore, business performance has steadily recovered. Therefore, we have formulated a new strategic business plan, “Vision 2028” to accelerate efforts for sustainable future growth.

Under our corporate philosophy, “Paint it RED! Let’s Repaint our Future.”, our mission is to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value. By steadily implementing key measures of our new strategic business plan, we will achieve our mission and move toward sustainable growth that increases corporate value.

Overview of Vision 2028

■Outline

Sustainable, profitable growth with a robust cost structure

■Pillars of Our Initiatives
✓ Commercial Excellence: Product　strategies in-line with trends, appropriate growth strategies by channel, profitability-focused commercial activities, vending transformation

✓ Supply Chain Optimization: Agile logistics, flexible manufacturing structure, end-to-end integration, digital technology

✓ Back-Office and IT Optimization: Promote data-driven management, optimize administrative and business operations

✓ ESG/Human Capital/Strengthened Financial Foundation

■Key Metrics and Picture of Success

■Reference Material
https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/pdf/irinfo/193_3.pdf

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In August 2023, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has launched a new corporate message: ’We bottle happy moments.' in order to communicate more deeply with our stakeholders and create greater value.

■Corporate message

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Group (CCBJH) was established in April 2017 through the integration of 12 bottlers operating across Japan. As a "total beverage company," CCBJH operates in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and 35 other prefectures. The company delivers safe and secure products every day, catering to the diverse needs of customers and consumers across a wide range of drinking occasions.

Since our integration, significant changes have occurred in the world around us. The concept of Creating Shared Value (CSV) has gained increasing importance in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.As a result, it has become imperative for companies to communicate more effectively and responsibly with society.

Under such circumstances, as a Coca-Cola bottler company engaged in manufacturing, distributing, selling, collecting, and recycling Coca-Cola products, we have aligned our values and future aspirations with our corporate philosophy, "Paint it red, mirai wo nurikaero!"(Note 1).　As a result, we have formulated a clear corporate message: "We bottle happy moments."

Under the corporate message, "We bottle happy moments." we will work as one to closely communicate and create value in order to continue to be a company that is integral to all our stakeholders.

(Note 1) About corporate philosophy, "Paint it red, mirai wo nurikaero!"
We intend to fulfill our mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” under Mission, Vision and Values which is collectively represented by the corporate philosophy, “Paint it red, mirai wo nurikaero!”
Corporate philosophy page:https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/corporate/mvv/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. today announced price revisions for certain products, effective for shipments from October 1, 2023.

The cost of conducting business activities has continued to rise against a backdrop of soaring raw material and energy prices worldwide along with the yen's depreciation.

Under these circumstances, we have made the utmost efforts in our business activities to improve production and operational efficiency, and to reduce cost. Despite such efforts, market conditions make it difficult to continue absorbing the impact of increased costs through our corporate efforts alone.

In response to this situation, we have decided to further implement price revisions for certain products. We will continue our efforts to improve efficiency and reduce costs through corporate efforts. We are committed to continuously providing our customers and consumers with high-quality products and services. We thank you for your understanding in this matter.

1.Product packages subject to the price revision  
Large PET bottles
Other PET bottles (Coca-Cola 700ml PET, Georgia Fukami Baisen Zeitaku Black 950ml PET and others)

2.Revision rate
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices revised by +5～16% / 10～30 yen (per bottle) 

3.Revision date
October 1, 2023 *based on shipments

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has released its inaugural integrated report, the “2022 Integrated Report”, consolidating its former Annual Review and CSV Report into a single document on the company website （https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annual.php).

We disclose information in a timely and appropriate manner to enable stakeholders to better understand our business and to place their trust in the CCBJH Group. This Integrated Report was produced to broadly communicate financial and non-financial information to our stakeholders. Within this integrated report, we provide an overview of our initiatives as a total beverage company. These include actions focused on ensuring the safety and reliability of our products, as well as our commitment to creating shared value (CSV). Furthermore, we outline strategies for implementing a medium- to long-term value creation approach and attaining sustainable growth.

Our corporate philosophy, “Paint it RED! Let’s Repaint Our Future,” guides our mission to “Deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value.” It serves as the basis of our daily business operations. As the beverage industry in Japan experiences significant change at an accelerating pace, we remain agile in adapting to these environmental changes. Concurrently, we are committed to pursuing business growth and creating shared value with society through our unique value creation process.

【Summary of the 2022 Integrated Report】
Date of issue：June 1, 2023
Period covered：FY2022 (January 1, 2022–December 31, 2022) This report covers activities from January 2022 to the end of December 2022. (Including some activities reported in 2023) Numerical data is also for the period from January 2022 to the end of December 2022. 
URL：
Japanese version https://www.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annual.php
English version https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annual.php 

【Key Features】

●　A value creation story that identifies materiality and introduces the whole process of mission realization

The report presents our vision as a value creation story by reviewing current vital issues, identifying our unique materialities, categorizing them by theme, and relating them to our value creation process.

●　Messages from the President and department heads, including chief officers

The report includes messages from the President, "Prioritizing structural profitability for future growth and profitability," and from each department principal, outlining respective policies, initiatives, and future direction in the Financial & Non-Financial Strategy and the Governance chapters.

●　Overview of the Coca-Cola system worldwide and in Japan

The report provides an overview of the global Coca-Cola system, examples of collaboration within it, and an overall view of the Coca-Cola system in Japan with its integration history.
 

Main items：
●Value Creation Story/Message from the President
-Value Creation Process
-Process for Identifying Material Issues
-Material Issues

●Financial & Non-Financial Strategy
-Message from the CFO
-Commercial Strategy
-Initiatives by Channel and Category
-SCM Strategy
-Procurement Strategy
-People Strategy

●Sustainability
-Sustainability Strategy
-Initiatives Based on CSV Goals
-Inclusion
-Communities
-Resources

●Risk Management
-Business Resilience Strategy
-Managing Risk and Leveraging Opportunities
-TCFD Disclosure

●Governance
-Governance Strategy
-Corporate Governance
 

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (CCBJI) and the U.S. Department of State announced the signing of a comprehensive collaboration on April 25, 2023, for the U.S. Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai, Japan. The collaboration aims to foster mutual cooperation by generating momentum and excitement for the Expo and providing operational support for the pavilion throughout the event.

Signing Ceremony on April 25, 2023 at the U.S. Ambassador’s Residence in Tokyo, Japan
(From left, United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel and CCBJI Executive Officer and Chief Commercial Officer Costin Mandrea)

As a gold partner, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. is sponsoring the Signature Pavilion for the Expo and has installed “Expo Support Vending Machines” throughout Japan. A portion of proceeds from these vending machines will be donated to The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. To further build momentum for the Expo, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and U.S. Department of State are collaborating to promote awareness of the pavilion.

Leveraging the Coca-Cola System's expertise in international events, we will work with the United States of America to create momentum for the Expo. As the first Expo in Osaka in 55 years, it represents a unique opportunity to symbolize economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (hereafter “CCBJI”), Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Inc., and FV Japan Co., Ltd. held a joint entrance ceremony today for the 205 new employees joining the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group in 2023. 

To ensure the safety of our employees and prevent the spread of COVID-19, this year’s ceremony, as in the previous year, was held online. The event featured a new employee introduction video, created by a representative of the new hires, as well as an online broadcast from the Hiroshima Plant. President Dragan and other Group executives joined to welcome the new employees. The President gave the following address.

Message from Calin Dragan, Representative Director, President & CEO (excerpt)

The CCBJI Group asks every employee to improve their skills and grow constantly. In a fast-changing business environment, we cannot win in the market and survive if we are hung up on our past successes. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we changed many things: our business model, organization, processes, and the ways we work. I expect you all to continue learning and growing without being afraid to change. We take great pride in our Coca-Cola products and brand. Every day, we strive to earn the trust and support of our stakeholders. We are committed to two important goals: the recovery and growth of our own business and leading a sustainable beverage industry while preserving the natural environment. To this end, we take important initiatives as a Coca-Cola system member. We still have a lot to do, but with the help of you all joining us today, we will pull together as One Team. In the CCBJI Group, everyone works to create value for our stakeholders, no matter what role they play. I hope you all will grow and do great things in your work here.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. today announced that it has secured a position on CDP’s 2022 Supplier Engagement Leaderboard. This recognition represents the highest level of achievement attainable from the Supplier Engagement Rating (SER) survey, which is conducted by the international non-profit organization, CDP. 

SER assesses a company’s supply chain engagement towards climate-change issues based on their response to CDP's Climate Change Questionnaire, which is divided into four areas: governance, targets, Scope 3 emissions, and value chain engagement. CDP has selected a group of companies that rank among the highest in the world for supplier engagement in 2022. These companies, totaling 653 globally (including 131 from Japan), represent the top 8% of all respondents to CDP's Climate Change Questionnaire (full version). This group is recognized as Supplier Engagement Leaders, a title awarded to the highest-rated companies. CCBJH was selected as an A List company in CDP’s December 2022 Sustainability Survey. This rating represents the highest recognition attainable in the CDP annual corporate survey on sustainability (Note 1).

CCBJH has set the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. To this end, the company has established a mid-term target to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its entire value chain in Japan. The target aims for a reduction of 50% in Scope 1 and 2, and 30% in Scope 3 by 2030, compared to the 2015 baseline.* To achieve our targets, we see cost reductions through energy efficiency as one such opportunity, and we intend to be proactive, for example, by promoting the introduction and use of renewable energy sources.
* Calculated based on GHG Protocol. Reduction targets are based on absolute amounts.

(Note 1) News release: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Makes CDP’s A List for Climate Change and A-List for Water Security
https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/news/detail.php?id=1339

List of companies selected as Supplier Engagement Leaderboard for 2022 (CDP website)
https://www.cdp.net/en/research/global-reports/scoping-out-tracking-nature-across-the-supply-chain?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=leaderboard-kit#21c8ce0e8151ffb0ccda689868f48cd0

Sustainability initiatives of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

About CDP
CDP is a non-governmental organization (NGO) managed by a British charitable organization that operates a global information disclosure system to help investors, companies, countries, regions, and cities manage their own environmental impacts. Founded in 2000 and now working with more than 680 investors with assets of over $130 trillion USD, CDP has pioneered the use of capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impacts, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve water resources and forests. In 2022, nearly 20,000 organizations worldwide, including over 18,700 companies, equivalent to half of the world's market capitalization, and over 1,100 cities, states, and regions, will be disclosing data through CDP. 
CDP is fully TCFD-compliant and maintains the world's largest environmental database. CDP scores are widely used to facilitate decision-making on investment and procurement for a zero-carbon, sustainable, and resilient economy.
https://cdp.net/en

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. today announced price revisions, effective for shipments from May 1, 2023.

Currently, the cost of doing business activities is on an upward trend against the backdrop of soaring prices of raw materials and energy worldwide.

Under these circumstances, we have made the utmost efforts in our business activities to improve production operational efficiency and reduce expenses.

Despite this, market conditions make it impossible to continue absorbing the impact of increased costs through our corporate efforts alone. 

In response to this situation, we have decided to implement price revisions following the actions of last year.

We are committed to continuously providing our customers and consumers with high quality products and services. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

1.    Product packages subject to the price revision  
Canned products, Large PET bottles, Pouch Products, Powder Products and others               
*Excluding some products

2.    Revision rate
Manufacturer's suggested retail prices revised by +3％～22%　
 

3.    Revision date
May 1, 2023 *Based on shipments
 

4.    Target channels
All channels
 

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has introduced a new aseptic production line (hereafter “New production Line”) at its Ebina Plant (in Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture). The New production Line is scheduled to start the operation in April 2023.

Leveraging this New production Line, Ebina Plant will boost its production capacity for small PET bottle products to accommodate the increasing demand. With the capability of producing some 900 small PET bottle products per minute, the New production Line will also underpin the manufacturing of products that require new aseptic filling technologies such as Ayataka Cafe and Costa Coffee. Through the operation of this New production Line, we will further strive for the stable production and supply of small PET bottle products mainly for the Kanto region and other areas in eastern Japan.

We are committed to continuously strengthening our supply system that delivers safe and secure Coca-Cola products to the people in the community and satisfies the changing consumer preferences.

【Outlines of Ebina Plant New Production Line No. 5】

■ Name：Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Ebina Plant Line No. 5
■ Location: 33 Kamigouchi, Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture
■ Manufacturing line: Aseptic line
■ Start of operation: April 2023 (tentative)
■ Manufacturing capacity: 900 bottles per minute (small PET bottle products)
■ Manufacturing products: Small PET products (teas, coffee, etc.)
 

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. today announced that, in collaboration with Artemira Co., Ltd. and MA Aluminum Corporation, the company has kicked off the production of three products using 100% recycled aluminum materials including CAN to CAN*1,2 as raw materials for the bottle can body, as part of the CAN to CAN horizontal recycling initiative of aluminum cans, in which used aluminum cans are collected from recycling boxes placed next to vending machines operated by CCBJI this December.

[CAN to CAN Process]　

The process of this CAN to CAN initiative for horizontal recycling of aluminum cans is as follows. CCBJI collects used aluminum cans  from the recycling boxes next to vending machines and outsource the selection and presswork to a recycling intermediary. After the presswork, used aluminum cans are collected from Shinryo Aluminum Techno Corporation (Artemira Group) warehouses and delivered to MA Aluminum  as raw materials for beverage aluminum cans. The raw materials are recycled by Artemira as 100% recycled aluminum bottles, which are then used by our plants as containers for Coca-Cola products. Our three products, Georgia Kaoru Black 400ml, Georgia Kaoru Bito 370ml, and Bonaqua (Nansui) 400ml, which use 100% recycled aluminum materials including CAN to CAN for the bottle can body, are scheduled for launch from January 2023. 100% recycled aluminum materials will also be used for the lids of the three products by the end of 2023.

Can products made from 100% recycled aluminum materials are expected to reduce CO2 emissions per can by approximately 25% *3 compared to aluminum bottles made from virgin ingots, while maintaining the existing standards for opening and sealing performance. The first step is the launch of CAN to CAN, using nearly 400 tons of used aluminum cans collected annually from recycling boxes in Tokyo. We plan to gradually expand the areas for this initiative and increase the volume of collected cans to 9,000 tons per year.

Based on the 2030 Packaging Vision *4, a goal for all Coca-Cola systems in Japan, CCBJI aims to collect and recycle the same amount of CCBJI product containers sold by 2030. With CAN to CAN, the horizontal recycling of aluminum cans, we will contribute to the promotion of recycling aluminum cans and the reduction of CO2 emissions in Japan.

*1 CAN to CAN, the horizontal recycling of aluminum cans.
This means that used aluminum cans collected from recycling boxes next to our vending machines are used as raw materials for the can body.

*2 Material consisting of used aluminum cans, coils and scrap generated during aluminum can production (excluding component-adjusted portions).

*3 When compared with the amount of CO2 generated during the production process of 400ml aluminum bottles using virgin ingots. Study by Artemira.

*4 2030 Packaging Vision (https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/environment/?id=tab3） 
Initiatives include collecting the same volume of containers as that of CCBJI products sold by 2030 and building a solid scheme for collection and recycling of containers with partner companies. 

About Artemira Group
A comprehensive aluminum manufacturer engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sale of aluminum beverage containers, including Altemira Co., Ltd. and MA Aluminum Corporation under the Altemira Holdings, Inc. 

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. installed on December 19、2022 an Osaka Kansai Expo Support Vending Machine*1 with a new wrapping design in the Expo ‘70 Pavilion *2 at Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park (hereinafter “Expo Park”) in Suita, Osaka, in order to build further momentum for the Japan World Exposition (hereinafter “Osaka Kansai Expo”) to be held in 2025.

New wrapping design for Osaka Kansai Expo Support Vending Machines at the Expo Park

A share of the proceeds from the Osaka Kansai Expo Support Vending Machine will be donated to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition in support of the initiatives that will build momentum leading up to the Osaka Kansai Expo. The new wrapping design depicts the ID, which is one of the elements of the Expo 2025 Design System that represents the lives of individuals, on the front and sides of the vending machine, in an effort to dynamically rouse interest in the theme of the Osaka Kansai Expo, "Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”

We provided Coca-Cola at the 1970 Osaka Expo held in what is now Expo Park. With the cooperation of Osaka Prefecture, the owner of the park, and Expo Park Management Partners (BMP)*3, the park's designated administrators, the support vending machines with the new wrapping design will be deployed from Expo Park where the 1970 Osaka Expo was held, a place loved by the people of the Kansai region ever since, as part of our efforts to further build momentum for the Osaka Kansai Expo.

The new wrapping Osaka Kansai Expo Support Vending Machines will be rolled out throughout Japan by the entire Coca-Cola system, including CCBJI and other bottler companies. 

【Installation Ceremony】
A ceremony was held on December 19 at Expo Park to commemorate the installation of the Osaka Kansai Expo Support Vending Machine with the new wrapping design.
 

From left to right: Mr. Yoshimasa Sakai, Director General of the Momentum Fostering Bureau of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
Shinji Ogawa, Head of the CCBJI Business Development Sales Dept., Commercial Division
Mr. Osamu Kanesaki, Deputy Secretary General of the Osaka Prefecture Japan World Exhibition ‘70 Commemorative Park Office
Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot character for the Osaka Kansai Expo

*1 About the Osaka Kansai Expo Support Vending Machines
CCBJI began the deployment of these vending machines in July 2022 with the aim of helping to build momentum for the Osaka Kansai Expo, and 380 units have been installed as of the end of November 2022. A portion of the proceeds from these machines will be donated to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition in order to fund initiatives that will build momentum leading up to the Osaka Kansai Expo.
News Release: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Installs First Osaka Kansai Expo Support Vending Machine

*2 About the Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park (Expo Park) & the Expo ‘70 Pavilion
Expo Park was built on the site of the 1970 Osaka Expo, and features cultural facilities, such as the Tower of the Sun, alongside the sports and recreation facilities built in harmony with nature. The Expo '70 Pavilion is a commemorative museum housed in the former Steel Pavilion, an exhibition facility for the 1970 Osaka Expo. It exhibits some 3,000 items from that period.
https://www.expo70-park.jp/

*3 About the Expo Park Management Partners (BMP)
BMP manages and operates the Expo '70 Commemorative Park as its designated administrator. BMP is a cooperative entity consisting of nine companies: Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings Co. Ltd. (Representative Corporation), Yoshimoto Kogyo Co. Ltd., Mitsui & Co. Foresight Co. Ltd., JTB Corporation, JTB Communication Design, Inc., Keihan Holdings Co. Ltd., Keihan Gardening Co. Ltd., Hakuhodo Inc., & Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Inc.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has endorsed the initiatives of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and joined the TNFD Forum.



The TNFD was launched as a framework to follow the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) that properly assesses risks and opportunities related to natural capital and biodiversity. By encouraging financial institutions and companies to disclose their information, the TNFD promotes the development of a disclosure framework for nature-related risks in order to shift the flow of funds to Nature Positive, the global goal of halting the decline of biodiversity and moving toward recovery by 2030. 

The CCBJH Group’s environmental policy defines one of our important missions as making effective use of water and other natural resources. Such natural assets are indispensable to both our business activities and must be passed on to future generations in a sustainable manner. As a company that uses water for its business, it is essential to protect ecosystems such as  forests, grasslands, and water sources. Our non-financial CSV Goals prioritize their efficient use, waste reduction, and replenishment. Based on these objectives, we have been making efforts to conserve and replenish water as well as sustain biodiversity in priority areas.We enter into agreements with local forestry cooperatives in all water source areas of our 17 plants. We conduct activities to preserve the environmental benefits of forests to the fullest and protect biodiversity for years to come.

Through our participation in this forum, the CCBJH Group will strengthen our efforts to sustain biodiversity and contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in our business areas, and aiming to realize a sustainable society.

Sustainability Initiatives of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings (Sustaining Biodiversity)
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

About the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) 
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) was established to develop and provide a framework for integrated risk management and information disclosures that would enable organizations to report and take action on the constantly changing nature-related risks they face. Their ultimate goal is to help shift the global flow of finances from having a negative effect on nature to having a positive one. The 34 Taskforce members, with assets in excess of $19.4 trillion USD, are working with the TNFD Co-Chairs to develop the TNFD Framework. 16 Core Knowledge Partners, comprised of industry-leading scientific, standards development, and data organizations, are participating in the Taskforce's initiatives. More than 500 organizations support the taskforce as members of the TNFD Forum. By making this framework available in 2023, TNFD aims to enable organizations to report and act on the constantly changing nature-related risks they face. When provided with better information, financial institutions and companies will be able to factor nature-related risks and opportunities into their decision-making processes. The TNFD initiative was launched in September 2020 by four organizations: Global Canopy, the UNDP, the UNEPFI, and the WWF. After a nine-month preparatory phase, it started officially in June 2021. TNFD is funded by the United Kingdom, Australian, Swiss, and Dutch governments, the UNDP, the Global Environment Facility (GEF), and the Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF).

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has been recognized as an A List company, the highest rating, for Climate Change and an A- List company, the leadership level, for Water Security in the annual corporate survey on sustainability conducted by the international non-profit organization CDP.



CDP's annual corporate survey on sustainability serves as the global standard for corporate environmental information disclosure. CDP reviews companies’ initiatives in environmental areas, and evaluates their environmental activities with scores ranging from A to D-. The CCBJH Group believes that the results of its initiatives in the following areas were comprehensively evaluated this year. In 2022, CDP surveyed over 10,000 companies, and selected 283 companies worldwide, including 74 Japanese companies, for their Climate Change A List.

■ Initiatives toward water security
In 2020, water-related issues were regarded as one of the priorities to be addressed in the Sustainability Framework developed by the Coca-Cola System in Japan. In response to this, the CCBJH Group is promoting various initiatives and aiming to reduce water use by 30% by 2030 *1 and sustain 200% water source replenishment by 2025 *1 as set out in its own non-financial goals, the CSV Goals. Also, Coca-Cola announced its global framework for the 2030 Water Security Strategy in March 2021. The new strategy focuses on the conservation of sustainable water resources through regional water replenishment, the introduction of stricter policies, and the responsible use of water in businesses and communities. *1. Compare to 2015

Having introduced production lines with the latest technology, the CCBJH Group’s plants monitor and improve its manufacturing processes and facilities on a daily basis, work to reduce water consumption, and recycle used water. Furthermore, in order to return the same amount of water used for manufacturing products at the plants into nature, the CCBJH Group partners with communities and local governments and promotes the activities that enhance the sustainable water source replenishment capability.

■ Initiatives toward climate change
The CCBJH Group is working to reduce CO2 emissions in its business activities, such as the development and provision of eco-friendly products, as a measure to combat climate change, one of the key themes set out in its CSV Goals. The CCBJH Group defined its environmental goals in October 2021, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 (emissions from plants, offices, and energy use) by 50% *2 and Scope 3 (emissions from material processing, vending machines, etc.) by 30% *2 by 2030. The Coca-Cola System in Japan will continue making efforts to reduce GHG emissions in Scopes 1, 2 and 3, and will actively contribute to the achievement of the Japanese government's GHG emission reduction target (a 46% reduction in emissions in FY2030 compared to FY2013). *2. Compare to 2015

CCBJH will remain committed to working toward solving social issues through its business activities, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the CCBJH Group’s business areas, and aiming to realize a sustainable society.

About CDP
CDP is a non-governmental organization (NGO) managed by a British charitable organization that operates a global information disclosure system to help investors, companies, countries, regions, and cities manage their own environmental impacts. Founded in 2000 and now working with more than 680 investors with assets of over $130 trillion USD, CDP has pioneered the use of capital markets and corporate procurement to motivate companies to disclose their environmental impacts, reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, and conserve water resources and forests. In 2022, nearly 20,000 organizations worldwide, including over 18,700 companies, equivalent to half of the world's market capitalization, and over 1,100 cities, states, and regions, will be disclosing data through CDP. 
CDP is fully TCFD-compliant and maintains the world's largest environmental database. CDP scores are widely used to facilitate decision-making on investment and procurement for a zero-carbon, sustainable, and resilient economy.
https://cdp.net/en

List of Companies on the 2022 CDP A List
https://www.cdp.net/en/companies/companies-scores　

Sustainability Initiatives of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
https://www.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. today announced it has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for the Asia Pacific region for the fifth consecutive year. DJSI is a world-renowned ESG (Environment, Society, and Governance) investment index. This year, 156 companies (of which 74 were from Japan) including CCBJH were selected out of approximately 600 major companies in the region. CCBJH has received high scores in materiality analysis, environmental reporting and Codes of Business Conduct etc.


DJSI is a stock index created jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices and SAM. It conducts annual S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) targeting Appx. 3,500 major companies around the globe, in the three areas of Economy, Environment, and Society, to select companies that are highly sustainable. It is a global index for ESG investments and serves as the benchmark for selecting key investment targets. The appraisals serve as the standard in selecting key investment destinations as a global index for ESG investment.

The CCBJH Group has placed creating shared value (CSV) as one of its most important management issues, further advance CSR in accordance with ISO26000, the international standard for social responsibility. We work to solve social issues with specific action plans under three Sustainability Framework “Inclusion”, “Communities”, and “Resources”, and that lead us to be selected for “DJSI Asia Pacific”.  

We will continue to work to solve social issues through our business activities, and to contribute to achieving SDGs in our business area toward the realization of a sustainable society.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings’ sustainability initiatives. 
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

【Reference】
DJSI Website
https://www.spglobal.com/esg/csa/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. earned a Silver rating in the survey conducted by EcoVadis, an international organization that evaluates corporate sustainability activities, in 2022.


 

The EcoVadis Survey aims to drive global supply chain sustainability by evaluating corporate sustainability activities using 21 CSR criteria split into four themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The survey has covered more than 90,000 companies across 160 countries and 200 industries. We were rated highly in the Environment themes, and received a Silver rating, given up to the top 25% of companies, for the second year in a row.

We are taking actions in line with our three platforms of Inclusion, Communities and Resources, to resolve social issues, alongside our non-financial CSV Goals. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan continues to make efforts in solving social issues through our business activities and aim to realize a sustainable society.

EcoVadis Website: https://ecovadis.com/
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan CSV Website: https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. today announced the installation on July 7 of its first Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Support Vending Machine at the Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka). This signals our efforts to build momentum for the 2025 World Exposition in Japan (hereafter the Expo).

The First Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Support Vending Machine（Osaka International Convention Center）

The upper signboard of the first Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Support Vending Machine carries the Expo’s official logomark and theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives," while the side depicts the logo, theme, and 3 subthemes. Using a simple design creates strong visibility, with white characters against the background of Coke Red - Coca-Cola’s corporate color.  This design powerfully communicates the Expo’s theme. In addition, a share of proceeds from this machine will be donated to the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. Donations will support various momentum-building activities leading up to the start of the Expo. This way we hope to bring excitement to the event together with our customers through their drink purchases.

Coca-Cola began business in Osaka in 1961 when then Kinki Beverage Co., Ltd. (formerly Kinki Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd.) signed a bottler contract with the Coca-Cola Company. Ever since, we have strengthened ties with the people of Osaka and moved forward together. At the 1970 Osaka Expo, we provided Coca-Cola at the venue and contributed to the success of the event that saw some 64 million visitors. As a company with a long history in Osaka, we hope the region’s second Expo 55 years later will be a symbol of economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. We will continue our support, including sponsorship of the thematic project Signature Pavilion as a Gold Partner. As a first step, we will use this and other vending machines - a familiar sight for consumers - and aim to contribute to momentum for the event.

For the success of the Expo, it is important to raise recognition not only in Osaka and Kansai, but throughout Japan. To this end, we will work with other bottlers and leverage the entire Coca-Cola system to roll out Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Support Vending Machines across the country.

[Outlines of the First Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Support Vending Machine]

Installed on: July 7, 2022 (Thu)

Location: Osaka International Convention Center, 1st floor next to Plaza Stage (Grand Cube Osaka: 5-3-51 Nakanoshima, Kita-ku, Osaka)

【Installation ceremony】

On July 7, an installation ceremony for the first Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Support Vending Machine was held at Osaka International Convention Center.

From the left,

Mr. Yoshimasa Sakai, Director General of Momentum Fostering Bureau of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition

Yoshiki Fujiwara, Executive Officer & Head of Business Development of CCBJI and Representative Director & Vice President of Coca-Cola Customer Marketing Co., Ltd.

Mr. Takaomi Haga, Director and General Manager of Sales Department, Osaka International Convention Center Corp.

【Comments by Mr. Yoshimasa Sakai, Director General of Momentum Fostering Bureau of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition】

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., a Gold Partner of the Signature Pavilion theme project for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, for starting a new initiative by installing vending machines in support of the Expo.

We hope that the installation of vending machines wrapped with a wonderful design using the logo of the Expo in various parts of Japan will help convey the significance and attractiveness of the Expo to a wider audience. We would also like to express our deep appreciation for the donation of a portion of the proceeds from the sales of these support vending machines to the association's momentum-building activities.

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan is a participatory Expo that everyone will work together to create even before it is held. We will continue to work together with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. to further build momentum for the Expo and to make the event a success.

【Comments by Shinichi Fukushima, Representative Director and President, Osaka International Convention Center Corporation】

We have just over 1,000 days to go until the start of the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. With the aim of contributing to Osaka’s development and globalization through MICE, Osaka International Convention Center Corporation offers full support to the success of the Expo. We see this event as an opportunity for Osaka and Kansai to leap forward into the world.

The installation of an Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan support vending machine at Osaka International Convention Center (Grand Cube Osaka) will provide operational assistance for the Expo with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Through this initiative, we hope to make the event a success and gain the support of many people towards the theme of "Designing Future Society for Our Lives".

When you come to Grand Cube Osaka, we hope you use Coca-Cola’s Expo Support Vending Machine next to the Plaza Stage on the 1st floor so that you can also contribute to the success of the event.

【Comment by Yoshiki Fujiwara,  Executive Officer & Head of Business Development of CCBJI and Representative Director & Vice President of Coca-Cola Customer Marketing Co., Ltd.】　

Since April this year, we have participated in the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan as a Gold Partner through our sponsorship of an event thematic project.

The Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Vending Machine is one such effort. I am delighted to have the opportunity to present it at this time.

We hope you feel excitement for the upcoming Expo through the vending machine, available for everyone to easily use.

We plan to place these support vending machines across the country. The aim is to create momentum for the Expo with the assistance of companies and groups willing to install the machines in support of the event.

We will continue to implement measures that only the Coca-Cola system can provide.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. has joined the "30 by 30 Alliance for Biodiversity” established by 17 industry, private, and public organizations, including the Ministry of the Environment.


Launched by a voluntary coalition of private companies, local governments, and other groups, the 30 by 30 Alliance for Biodiversity promotes the all-Japan efforts to achieve the international "30 by 30 target” to conserve and protect at least 30% of land and oceans across the world by 2030. We have been engaged in various forest maintenance activities to preserve the water sources in all of our 17 plant areas, achieving over 353% water replenishment rate to return water to nature (actual rate in 2021). We conclude agreements with local forestry cooperatives and work on activities to bring out the multifunctional aspect of forests to the fullest. Through such efforts in forest and our participation in the Alliance, we will also contribute to the conservation of biodiversity.

As a company who uses irreplaceable water for its business operations, we will continue to make efforts in solving social issues through our business activities and aim to realize a sustainable society.

About the 30 by 30 Alliance for Biodiversity（The Ministry of the Environment）
https://policies.env.go.jp/nature/biodiversity/30by30alliance/

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group "Initiatives for Water"
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/environment/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has issued the Annual Review 2021 today on the company website (https://www.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annualreview.php).　

The Annual Review 2021 lays out Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan’s business model, key strategies and activities. The review reports on our business performance, as well as initiatives in the area of Environment, Society, and Governance (ESG).

Messages from the management team include the President’s message discussing how we have steered the company through a challenging business environment, key transformation achievements and management strategies for medium to long-term growth. The CFO’s message sets out details of our business performance and financial strategies to further enhance shareholder value creation. The review also carries messages from the Head of Commercial and the Head of SCM, key business areas of the company. The review also describes our efforts in ESG areas, such as progress toward our non-financial Creating Shared Value (CSV) goals, enhance human resources management with Diversity and Inclusion, and initiatives to strengthen corporate governance.

Under an intense competitive environment that continued throughout 2021, we remained focused on driving transformation to build a firm foundation for sustainable growth with the guiding principle that “business as usual is not an option.” Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings will continue transformation to return to a growth trajectory. We are making strenuous efforts to supply beverages that are essential to everyday life, with the highest priority on the safety and peace of mind of our stakeholders.

【Outline of Annual Review 2021】
Date of release: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Period reviewed: January 2021 to December 2021(including some activities reported in 2022.)
URL:
Japanese version https://www.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annualreview.php
English version https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annualreview.php

Key contents:
●Leaders' Perspective: Our Value Creation Story
-Corporate philosophy
-Top message
-Message from the CFO
-Working toward sustainable growth over the medium to long term

●Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan at a glance
-Overview of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan
-Financial and sustainability highlights

●The Challenge of Value Creation
-Value creation process
-Commercial activities / Message from Head of Commercial
-Supply chain initiatives / Message from Head of SCM
-Initiatives for digital transformation
-Initiatives to enhance human resources management and organizational strengths
-Initiatives for creating shared value

●Governance and Financial Framework
-Corporate governance
-Financial information
-Company profile, etc.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. has issued the CSV Report 2022 today, containing initiatives for creating shared value (CSV) for our society, on the company website (https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/doc.php).

We place creating economic value through business and Creating Shared Value (CSV) with society at the core of our management. For this reason, we actively promote initiatives to enhance these values. Through the CSV Report 2022, we aim to allow stakeholders know more about CCBJH’s actions based on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations. This year’s report features our Environment, Society and Governance (ESG) strategies to achieve sustainable growth, initiatives on the three platforms of the Coca-Cola system in Japan’s sustainability framework, as well as environmental and other data in a condensed manner. In addition, the report carries our "Value Creation Process" that outlines how we create shared value with stakeholders.

CCBJH continues to make efforts in solving social issues through our business activities and aim to realize a sustainable society by “delivering happy moments to everyone while creating value.”

[Summary of CSV Report 2022]
Date of issue: Friday, June 10, 2022
Format: A4 50 pages (Japanese PDF/English PDF) *e-book version to be posted in mid-June
URL: Japanese version: https://www.ccbji.co.jp/csv/doc.php、English version：https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/doc.php
Period reviewed: January 2021 to December 2021 (including some activities reported in 2022. Numerical data is also for the period from January 2021 to the end of December 2021.)

<Key features>
●The overall picture leading up to creation of shared value (CSV) that we aim for, is introduced as "Value Creation Process".
We reviewed the relationship and positioning of CCBJH Group's CSV Goals with the sustainable framework of the Coca-Cola System in Japan, and recreated our "Value Creation Process." This outlines how we can create economic and social value from capital input through value provided to stakeholders (outcome and output).

●Results and progress of CCBJH Group’s CSV goals in 2020 and 2021 are stated.
By running the PDCA cycle throughout the value chain while checking the progress of our initiatives each year, we are steadily making progress toward achieving our targets. With respect to “percentage of sustainable materials* used in PET bottles”, we reached 40% at the end of 2021 thanks to accelerated initiatives such as "Bottle-to-Bottle" . In addition, "Water source replenishment" was significantly higher than the target at the end of 2021 through reinforcement of partnerships with forest conservation organizations in the water source areas.
*Sustainable materials: Total recycled PET materials from "bottle-to-bottle" recycling and plant-derived PET materials.

●The report highlights key activities in the three platforms of Inclusion, Communities and Resources.
Under the platform of Inclusion, we introduce programs to promote diversity/inclusion and increase the ratio of female managers. In our Communities platform CCBJH lays out the work achieved by SDG seminars as well as the online plant tours. In Resources, we explain our targets for reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions announced in October 2021 as well as other major initiatives of the Coca-Cola system in Japan. The CSV Report shows the successful impact of our CSV activities as well as our future direction.

<Main items>
●Section 1 “The CSV story”
-Top Message　
-Mission, Vision and Values
-Value Creation Process
-The idea of Sustainability Framework
‐CSV Goals
-List of CCBJH Group’s products and brands
-Financial highlights
-External evaluations, endorsement and participation
●Section 2 “The CSV challenge”
-Platform: Inclusion　
-Platform: Communities
-Platform: Resources
●Section 3 “The CSV foundation”
-Customer satisfaction -Quality assurance　
-Ethics and Compliance ‐Human Rights 
-Ways of working and health management -Risk Management
-Corporate governance -List of Directors
-CCBJH Group Profile

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. today announced price revisions of products for packages for individual consumption and others (excluding some products), effective for shipments from October 1, 2022.

Currently, the cost of doing business activities is on an upward trend against the backdrop of soaring raw material and energy prices worldwide. Under these circumstances, we have made the utmost efforts throughout our business activities to improve production and operational efficiencies and reduce expenses. In May, we also implemented price revisions for large PET bottle products ahead of the industry. However, this trend of rising costs is expected to continue, making it impossible to absorb the impact on business through corporate efforts alone.

In response to this situation, we have decided to implement price revisions for packages for individual consumption as it is unavoidable following the price revisions for large PET products. We are committed to continuously providing our customers and consumers with safe, secure, and high value-added products and services. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

1. Product packages subject to the price revision

＜Beverage＞Packages for individual consumption (PET bottles, bottle cans) and others *Excluding some products

＜Alcoholic beverage＞Canned products and others *Excluding some products

2. Revision rate

Manufacturer's suggested retail prices revised by +6%～18%　

3. Revision date

October 1, 2022 *Based on shipments

4. Target channels

All channels

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (hereafter “CCBJI”) today announces the completion of the Akashi Mega DC at a ceremony today. The Akashi Mega DC is an automated distribution center on the premises of our Akashi Plant and is equipped with one of the largest storages and shipping capacities across the Coca-Cola system in Japan. The DC is due to begin operations in July.

Exterior view of the Akashi Mega DC

Serving as a logistics hub for the entire Osaka and Hyogo area, the Akashi Mega DC has one of the largest storage capacities (Approx.60,000 pallets) and shipping capacities (Approx.80 million product cases per year) in the Coca-Cola system in Japan. Warehouse operations such as sorting, picking and inventory storage previously carried out at each sales center will be gradually integrated into the Akashi Mega DC. Targeted sales centers will become cross-docking type, with no inventory to build an efficient network that delivers products end-to-end to customers and vending machines.

By promoting automation and digitalization of facilities, the Mega DC aims to shorten personnel workloads and times required for outbound operations. In particular, the RORO (roll-on/roll-off) station which is a rare automatic facility on land- that allows for batch handling of products in approximately 1,500 cases. (*) Compared to forklift operation, the time required for loading and unloading trucks is reduced by approximately 70%.
* For 500ml PET bottle products

To respond quickly to rapidly changing market conditions, diversifying consumers and customer needs, CCBJI has been working on the "Shinsei Project" to optimize logistics systems and minimize costs in all areas. The Akashi Mega DC is one such project, following the Saitama Mega DC completed in February last year.

CCBJI is making efforts in “balanced and continuous improvements” and creating a “high-quality, low-cost, and stable” supply chain. In order to respond quickly to market conditions, as well as diverse needs of consumers, CCBJI will continue striving to build an optimal logistics system.

[Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Akashi Mega DC overview]
Location: 152 Nishiwaki, Okubo-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture  Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Akashi Plant premises
Total building floor area: 33,056㎡ sq. meters 
Storage volume: Approx. 60,000 pallets
Estimated shipment volume: Approx. 80 million cases per year
Completion: May 2022
 

※ Please see the "Mega DC page" on our website for the details of the facilities in the warehouse.
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/corporate/locations/mega-dc/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. today announced that it is a Gold Partner sponsor of the LIVE EARTH × SPACE LIFE exhibit, to be produced by animation director and mechanic designer Shoji Kawamori. The exhibit will be staged at the Signature Pavilion* of EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan. LIVE EARTH × SPACE LIFE will be one of the important thematic projects realizing the expo’s theme of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”

Under the concept of "A miracle living now and here together", the LIVE EARTH × SPACE LIFE exhibit will express the connection between all life on the universe, sea, and on land.

Under our corporate philosophy “Paint it Red!” we aim to fulfill our mission to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value. We focus on creating shared value (CSV) to address community challenges through our business activities. We continue to collaborate with various valued partners going forward.

*It is named “Signature Pavilion” because the thematic projects are symbolic and representative projects of Expo 2025, and because the pavilions, which are created by eight experts, are also a “signature piece” in which the themes are deeply discussed from the producers’ respective philosophies. Eight project producers will interpret and develop Expo 2025’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” from their own unique perspectives, and build pavilions that will connect people living in the future.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (hereafter “CCBJI”) has endorsed the Green Transformation (GX) League Basic Concept announced by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

The GX League will be established as a forum for companies engaged in green transformation activities to cooperate with groups implementing similar initiatives. Such groups include government bodies, academic & financial institutions and other NGOs. The purpose of the forum is to share ideas to accelerate the overall transformation of  social systems and the creation of new markets towards the goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The GX League Basic Concept sets out fundamental guidelines to promote discussion of the GX League’s detailed design and empirical demonstration in FY 2022. Participating companies are expected to work towards carbon neutrality throughout their supply chains, as well as markets for their products and services. In addition, participants must undertake efforts to reduce GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions.

As part of CCBJI’s sustainability framework, we have identified nine priority issues, (including GHG emissions and renewable energy) within our three platforms of Inclusion, Communities and Resources. We aim to reduce GHG emissions by 50% in Scopes 1 and 2 (emissions from plants, offices, and energy consumption) and 30% in Scope 3 (emissions from raw material processing, vending machines, etc) by 2030.Furthermore, we are working on various initiatives to reduce the CO2 emissions across our entire business, including in procurement, manufacturing, logistics/transportation, and sales. In addition to promoting waste management and recycling, CCBJI applies the environmental ISO 14001 standards to all business operations, including offices, manufacturing plants, and sales centers. We aim to further reduce environmental impact by fully complying with all applicable laws and regulations. CCBJI continues to make efforts in solving social issues through its business activities and aims to realize a sustainable society.

[Reference]

GX League Basic Concept (METI) 
https://www.meti.go.jp/policy/energy_environment/global_warming/GX-league/gx-league.html

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings' CSV initiatives
https://www.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (hereafter “CCBJH”) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a constituent of the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index.

Created by the global index provider FTSE Russell in March 2022, the index is designed to be a sector neutral benchmark, relatively reflecting the performance of Japanese companies that demonstrate superior Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices in each sector.  The index is also designed to support the transition to a low carbon economy by including only those positively evaluated by the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI) Management Quality score.
The FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index is used by Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) as a benchmark for ESG passive investments.

CCBJH is committed to evolve CSR in line with ISO26000 standards for organizational social responsibility. We center Creating Shared Value (CSV) as the core of our business to fulfill both business growth and social sustainability as a single objective. We are taking actions in line with the three platforms of Inclusion, Communities and Resources plus nine priority issues, alongside our non-financial CSV Goals.
We continue to make efforts in solving social issues through our business activities and aim to realize a sustainable society.
 

[For Reference]
・FTSE Russell
https://www.ftserussell.com/ja/
・FTSE Blossom Japan Index Series
https://www.ftserussell.com/ja/products/indices/blossom-japan
・CSV Efforts of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
https://www.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director,  President & CEO Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) donated part of the proceeds from “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Aizu Design to support the promotion of tourism in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. As part of the donation process, we paid a courtesy call to Aizuwakamatsu City Mayor Muroi on April 1 and presented a donation certificate.

Launched in August 2018, "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Aizu Design has been well received as an exclusive bottle only available in regions around Aizuwakamatsu City, with the iconic design of Tsurugajo Castle, Akabeko, and Okiagarikoboshi in illustration. CCBJI has made three donations thus far and will continue contributing to the promotion of tourism in Aizuwakamatsu City.

[Donation to Aizuwakamatsu City for the Promotion of Tourism]

■Date of donation: Friday, April 1, 2022

■Donation to: Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture

■Donation amount: 127,800 yen (Applicable sales period: From January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021)

From right, Mr. Shohei Muroi, Mayor of Aizuwakamatsu City, Toshiyuki Ninomiya, Manager of the Fukushima District, and Yuta Ohshima, Manager of the Koriyama Sales Center from CCBJI

In accordance with our corporate philosophy, collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, CCBJI aims to fulfill our mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value”, and will continue to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value in order to address the challenges faced by local communities through our business activities.

[Comment by Mr. Shohei Muroi, Mayor of Aizuwakamatsu City]

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan for supporting Aizuwakamatsu's tourism project through the Aizu bottle. Like most other cities, Aizuwakamatsu City has also been forced to reduce or cancel its usual festival and events due to the COVID-19 crisis. Tourism is also continuing to suffer, but tourists are gradually returning to Tsurugajo Castle and other places. We would appreciate your continued support.

[Comment by Toshiyuki Ninomiya, Fukushima District Manager, CCBJI]

“Coca-Cola” Slim Bottles are loved by local communities as their local bottles and available nationwide. The Aizu bottle has been well received as an exclusive bottle with the iconic design of the city symbol, Tsurugajo Castle, and popular folk toys in the Aizu region, Akabeko and Okiagarikoboshi.

I know that many citizens are suffering due to the recent pandemic, but when they drink it, I hope they will be happy with the feeling of enjoying sightseeing. We will continue to work closely with Aizuwakamatsu City to contribute to the community.

【Product Overview: “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Regional Design】

The Regional Design “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottles have special packaging that makes travel more enjoyable. Since June 2017, these bottles have been designed using symbols and tourist attractions located throughout the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan area, and they are available only in those regions. These designs have enjoyed popularity in all of those regions as a bottle that’s perfect to have with a meal or as a refreshment when traveling. It also makes a great souvenir. The "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle is a premium package made of aluminum material and is an evolved version of the contour bottle, which has a distinctive contour recognizable even when felt in the dark.

"Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Aizu Design has been well received as an exclusive bottle only available in regions around Aizu, with the iconic design of Tsurugajo Castle, Akabeko, and Okiagarikoboshi in illustration. Since its introduction in August 2018, it has been enjoying high popularity among tourists, the people in the prefecture, etc. The product is available at souvenir shops, local product fairs, and vending machines in the area.

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Today, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”), Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Inc. (Headquarters in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Takahide Baba), Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services Inc (Headquarters in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka ; Representative Director & President Rajeev Mall), and FV Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters in Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Tatsuhiko Sano) held a joint entrance ceremony for 228 new employees joining the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group in 2022.

As in the previous year, the ceremony was held online to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, and ensure the safety of attending employees. President Dragan and the other Group executives attended and welcomed the new employees. The President gave the following address.

【Message from Calin Dragan, Representative Director, President & CEO (excerpt)】

There’s one thing I say to every CCBJI Group employee since I came here in 2019, and I’d like to say it to you all as well. That is “Business as usual is not an option.” In this era of rapid change, we cannot compete or survive if we cling to past success and outdated values. Through this pandemic, we changed many things: our business model, our organization, our processes, and the ways we work. There is still a lot do to achieve strong growth for the future. I hope that you will all lead us forward with the courage to embrace change.

There is however, one thing that never changes. That is our philosophy: our Mission, Vision, and Values. Our mission is always to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value.” “Everyone” includes all stakeholders: consumers, customers, employees, shareholders, business partners, and local communities. Our actions are driven by a desire to create value for our stakeholders and be their preferred partner for decades to come.

When taking action, we would like you to always keep the four Values in mind.
The first is "Agility.” Act in an agile manner and don’t be afraid of change. With our everyday lives and business constantly changing, "Agility" is now more important than ever. 
The next is "Learning.” Learn as you go, apply newly-acquired knowledge and experience to your work.
Our third value is being "Result-oriented.” Focus on results and see things through to the end. We are working in a variety of locations: manufacturing sites, logistics, front-line sales, and our homes. But we are all connected by a shared value of achieving results.
The final Value is “Integrity.” Integrity means honesty and trust. It allows us to trust and support each other through open and transparent communication. It’s how we achieve results, even while working in widespread locations.
When you have doubts in the future, these four values will guide your decision making. Starting today, please always act with these Values in mind.

Before I end my message today, let me emphasize that we are proud of our Coca-Cola products and brands, and strive every day to earn the trust and support of our stakeholders. As members of the Coca-Cola system, we are working on a variety of initiatives to not only grow our own business, but also support global environmental issues and the sustainability of the Japanese beverage industry. It is true that we have a lot to do, but we work together as one team. At CCBJI Group, each employee creates value for our stakeholders, no matter what role they play. I look forward to seeing you all grow and create significant value through your work.
Once again, congratulations!

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In collaboration with Ehime Prefecture (Governor: Tokihiro Nakamura), Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President & CEO Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) has begun donating their products to food bank organizations within the prefecture. As the first step of this initiative, 120 cases of Coca-Cola products were delivered to the specified non-profit organization e-Work Ehime (President: Tsutomu Nabae, hereafter "e-Work Ehime") on Wednesday, March 16th.

Presenting the donation on March 16th　From the left, Koichi Inoue, CCBJI Shikoku District Manager, and Tsutomu Nabae, President of the specified non-profit organization e-Work Ehime

Ehime Prefecture has been promoting community-based food bank activities since 2021, with the aim of effectively utilizing unused food from the food manufacturing industry; the donation of products to e-Work Ehime is one of these activities. Since 2016, CCBJI has been donating our products to food bank organizations in various regions across Japan, and now, in support of the community-based food bank activities promoted by Ehime Prefecture, we have decided to regularly donate our products to food bank organizations in Ehime as well. The Coca-Cola products donated by CCBJI will be provided to children's cafeterias and welfare facilities in Ehime Prefecture through e-Work Ehime.

In accordance with our corporate philosophy, collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, CCBJI aims to fulfill our mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value”, and will continue to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value in order to address the challenges faced by local communities through our business activities.

■Outline of 1st product donation
Date: Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
Donation to: Specified non-profit organization e-Work Ehime (Ehime Food Bank EGAO)
Location: Ehime Prefecture, Niihama City, Hagyu 1309-1
Donated: 120 cases of Coca-Cola products (2,880 bottles)

＜Reference＞
■Outline of 1st product donation
・2020: 22 organizations, 20,447 cases
・2021: 34 organizations (incl. 12 one-off donations), 11,063 cases

■About the donation of our products to food bank organizations
Since 2016, CCBJI has partnered with 24 organizations (Note 1), including Second Harvest Japan (member of the Alliance of Japan Foodbanks), which was Japan’s first food bank organization, and the Food Bank All Japan Association, to donate our beverage products on a regular basis to children’s cafeterias and various welfare facilities, etc. through food bank organizations in different regions. “Food banks” are organizations or activities aimed at delivering food to welfare facilities and people in need, by receiving food marked for disposal despite a lack of quality issues as donations from corporations.　(Note 1) As of Feb. 2022

■Ehime Prefecture's Efforts to Reduce Food Loss
In Ehime Prefecture, under the vision of "Reduce Food Loss Across Ehime ~Be Compassionate, Not Wasteful~", the prefectural government, food retailers, and food bank organizations have been working together since April 2021 to reduce food loss and provide food assistance to those in need (children's cafeterias, welfare facilities, etc.). In addition to this, the prefectural government, food manufacturers, and food bank organizations are working together on food bank activities to make effective use of unused food products from the food manufacturing industry.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan) endorses the recommendations by the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD*1) and has joined the TCFD Consortium*2, a forum for discussion among the supporting firms and financial institutions.

As part of its sustainability framework, our group has identified nine key issues, including "Greenhouse gas emission" and "Renewable energy," within the three platforms of "Inclusion" "Communities," and "Resources". We believe that sustainable growth requires balancing the reduction of environmental impact with business growth. The CCBJH Group aim to contribute to the mitigation of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our entire business, including in the procurement of materials, production, logistics/transportation, and sales, in order to "reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% (Scope1&2) by 2030","reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% (Scope3) by 2030", as stated in its own non-financial goals, the CSV Goals.

In line with the TCFD’s recommendations, we will analyze the financial impact of climate change-related risks and opportunities, and consider measures to address them, and strive to disclose more substantial information. The CCBJH Group will continue to make efforts in solving social issues through its business activities and aim to realize a sustainable society.

■*1: What is TCFD?
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures, or TCFD, was founded by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) at the request of G20. TCFD recommends companies to disclose their “climate-related risks”, “governance”, “strategies”, “risk management”, and “metrics and targets”.
*For details, see here https://tcfd-consortium.jp/en/about

■*2: What is TCFD Consortium?
The TCFD Consortium was established as a forum for the companies and financial institutions, who support the TCFD’s recommendations, to jointly promote their efforts and discuss companies’ effective information disclosure and financial institutions’ use of such information for making appropriate investment decisions.
*For details, see here https://tcfd-consortium.jp/en

【For reference】
CSV efforts of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO Calin Dragan) today announced revisions to the shipping price for our large PET bottle products (1.5L & 2L, excluding some products) effective from May 1, 2022 .

The economic recovery in the wake of COVID-19 has led to a price surge in raw materials worldwide. This trend is forecast to continue for the foreseeable future.

As a result, we have been making the utmost efforts to absorb the impact of soaring prices and distribution costs. We have been improving efficiencies across our manufacturing and operations. We have also reduced expenses throughout our business activities. Despite this, market conditions make it impossible to continue absorbing the impact of increased costs through our corporate efforts alone. As a result, we will revise the shipping prices of our large PET bottle products (1.5L & 2L, excluding some products). The revision will be effective from May 1, 2022, for deliveries to mass merchandisers and online channel.

We strive to maintain the highest quality standards to provide consumers with safe products and services that deliver peace of mind. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

1. Products subject to the price revision

Large PET bottle products (1.5L & 2L) with some exceptions, with shipping price revision rate of approx. +5-8% (depending on the product).

※For applicable products, please see the list below.

2. Revision date

Sunday, May 1, 2022 *Based on shipments

3. Target channels

Mass merchandisers and online channel

List of products subject to the price revision

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In compliance with the government policy on COVID-19 "workplace vaccination", Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO Calin Dragan; hereafter "CCBJI") will implement the 3rd workplace vaccination from March 4 (Fri) as soon as it is ready, aiming to contribute to the acceleration of the vaccine rollout and to safe living and working environments.  

 
Following the workplace vaccination we provided between June and August of 2021, we will roll out the 3rd vaccination at our Tokyo/Akasaka Office, Saitama/Okegawa Office, Aichi/Nagoya Office, Osaka/Senrioka Office, and Fukuoka/Fukuoka Office.  Those eligible for this scheme include the employees and their families of CCBJI Group (including those indirectly employed) and partner companies, who have taken the vaccination twice and wish to receive the 3rd one. 
 
As we did for the 1st and 2nd shots, we allow the employees to receive the 3rd one even during their work hours and exempt them from work during such time in order to help them flexibly secure time for the vaccination. And if employees become unwell due to side effects of the vaccine on the day of the vaccination and find it difficult to work, they are eligible to take a special paid leave for the day. If they become unwell on the following day or later, they can take one day of special paid leave in principle. 
 
【Overview】

■ Scheduled start date: March 4, 2020 (Fri), as soon as it is ready

■Location: Tokyo/Akasaka Office, Saitama/Okegawa Office, Aichi/Nagoya Office, Osaka/Senrioka Office, and Fukuoka/Fukuoka Office  

■Eligible employees: Permanent employees, contracted employees, temporary staff, rehired employees, vendor staff, and part-time employees of CCBJI Group (Note); employees of partner companies; and their families, who wish to take the vaccination.

■ Vaccinators: Partnered medical institutions 

Through the consistent efforts to help the employees maintain and promote their health, CCBJI intends to continue providing high-quality products and value-added services as a total beverage company committed to enrich people’s daily lives by delivering happy and refreshing moments at every occasion available. 
 
(Note) Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., Coca-Cola Customer Marketing Co., Ltd., Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Inc., FV Japan Co., Ltd., Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services Inc., and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Benefit Inc. 
 

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded on January 21 (Mon) an Agreement on Comprehensive Collaboration with Mitaka City (Mayor Takashi Kawamura), Tokyo, in efforts to further improve public services and vitalize the community.

From the left, CCBJI Vending Area Sales Tokyo Regional Division Head Kenichi Kubo, Mitaka City Mayor Takashi Kawamura)

Under this Agreement, CCBJI and Mitaka City will work together in various areas including initiatives for vitalization of the community, strengthening of the citizens’ health and welfare, promotion of safe and secure city development, and conservation of environment. 

As the first activity to be carried out under this agreement, CCBJI will place in Shimorenjaku Kodemari Children’s Playground a vending machine (VM) that features a wrapping designed to promote extensive recycling of beverage containers in hopes of using this machine as a trigger to raise the awareness of VM users toward the realization of circulatory society. This vending machine is a disaster-relief model which can also be used to offer emergency support, including providing drinks free of charge in the event of a disaster.  

Moreover, CCBJI is also planning to partly use the VM proceeds to build and manage a Wi-Fi environment around the public facilities in Mitaka as an initiative to enhance the citizens’ communication means and convenience.

In accordance with its corporate philosophy, collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, CCBJI aims to fulfill its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and will continue to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value in order to address the challenges faced by local communities through its business activities. 

[Comment from Mitaka City Mayor Takashi Kawamura]
The ongoing risks of Covid-19 are still requiring us to keep staying vigilant to protect ourselves through the repetitive waves of surges in new cases and declines. Under such circumstances, I believe the strengthening of the citizens’ health and welfare included as one of the themes of our collaboration will be of greater importance going forward. CCBJI’s professional knowledge and diverse networks will, without question, help enrich the lives of our people in Mitaka. I look forward to seeing this agreement lead to highly meaningful collaboration in a wide range of areas.

[Comment from CCBJI Vending Area Sales Tokyo Regional Division Head Kenichi Kubo]
I am pleased to see this agreement concluded with Mitaka City aimed at collaborating on the improvement of public services and further vitalization of the community. We will continue to work closely together in various areas to deliver further happy moments to the people of Mitaka City.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) has renovated the tour facilities at its Tama Plant (Higashikurume City, Tokyo) and founded the CCBJI Museum, a company museum that looks back on the history of Coca-Cola in Japan and the progress of CCBJI’s merger and connects them to the future (Note 1).

The "History Area" introduces the history of Coca-Cola in Japan and the progress of the bottler companies across 13 different topics

The CCBJI Museum looks back on the history of the 12 bottler companies that once operated in various parts of Japan, from their origins to their merger in April of 2017 (Note 2). This museum was founded to express gratitude to the predecessors who laid the foundation for CCBJI, and to let visitors know that CCBJI intends to move forward with further developments.

The museum mainly consists of a "History Area" that introduces 13 different topics in the history of CCBJI and the bottlers up until now, and a "Blue Sky Photo Area" that displays photos of route cars driving in CCBJI’s business areas. The History Area introduces the bottler companies’ community-based activities through a display of photos of past vending machine models, vending machines with wrapping, and outdoor advertisements displayed at symbolic locations in each region. There is also a corner featuring stories about Mr. Nisaburo Takanashi, who founded the first bottler company in Japan, the former Tokyo Coca-Cola Bottling Company, by acquiring the rights to manufacture and sell Coca-Cola, and a photo spot where visitors can pose raising a toast with Coca-Cola products. In the Blue Sky Photo Area, (#) photos of route cars driving around famous places in each area are on display, so that visitors can learn more about CCBJI’s business areas while feeling like they’re sightseeing.

[Plant Overview]　
※The plant tour facilities are currently closed. Visits to the museum will be possible after tours are resumed.
Name: CCBJI Museum
Location: Inside the tour facilities of the Tama Plant, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, 1-2-9 Nobidome, Higashikurume City, Tokyo　
Founded: January 2022　

The Blue Sky Photo Area, which displays photographs of route cars driving through CCBJI's business areas

(Note 1) All of our plant tours are currently suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections. The Museum is scheduled to open to the public after the reopening of the Tama Plant's tour facilities. In June 2021, CCBJI launched the "Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Online Plant Tour" (https://www.ccbji.co.jp/onlinetour/) so that customers who have been waiting for the resumption of the tours, as well as those who have been unable to visit the plants due to distance or other reasons, can experience plant tours remotely (online). CCBJI will continue to focus on using our plants as places to communicate with our customers.

We regard a plant tour as an opportunity to have direct communication with consumers, customers, and other various stakeholders. Among our 17 plants in Japan, we offer plant tours at 6 locations, including Zao Plant (Miyagi Prefecture), Tama Plant (Tokyo), Kyoto Plant (Kyoto Prefecture), Tokai Plant (Aichi Prefecture), Ebino Plant (Miyazaki Prefecture), and Hiroshima Plant (Hiroshima Prefecture). In 2019, we enjoyed nearly 170,000 visitors at 5 plants.

(Note 2) The Coca-Cola system in Japan consists of the Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Ltd. (CCJC), responsible for supplying concentrate, product planning/development, and marketing activities including advertising, etc., and bottler/partner companies that produce and sell the finished products. All of our bottler companies, including CCBJI, manufacture products under strict quality management at each plant, and through customers' outlets and vending machines, deliver Coca-Cola products to consumers.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, President and CEO Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) with the cooperation of the Kashiwa Golf Festa Executive Committee, installed the first "SNAG Golf Support Vending Machine" in Kanto at the Misato Golf Center (Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture), and held an unveiling ceremony today.

SNAG golf is an introductory sport that allows you to play and practice golf safely and enjoyably on the course, both indoors and outdoors, even in familiar places such as schoolyards and gymnasiums. Part of the sales form the "SNAG Golf Support Vending Machine" will be donated to the Kashiwa Golf Festa Executive Committee to help support the donation of the SNAG Golf school sets to elementary schools in Kashiwa City.

Since 2009, CCBJI has been deploying the "SNAG Golf Support Vending Machines" in cooperation with local organizations which develop and promote junior golfers, mainly in Hiroshima and Kagawa Prefectures. The installation was made possible since the intentions of Kashiwa Golf Festa Executive Committee aiming for community revitalization through golf and Misato Golf Co., Ltd. who wants to support healthy development of youth through the hosting of SNAG Golf School for junior players matched CCBJI's social contribution activities through vending machines.

Under the corporate philosophy of delivering happy moments to everyone while creating value, CCBJI works on the creation of shared value (CSV) through its core business in efforts to tackle communities’ challenges and further partner with various entities.

About Kashiwa Golf Festa Executive Committee

The committee started its activities in 2016 with the aim of nurturing children with healthy body and mind who will lead the future of Kashiwa and revitalizing the community by holding golf events that bring citizens of Kashiwa together.　http://www.kashiwa-golf.org/about.php

■Comments from Ms. Hitomi Ino, Representative Director of Misato Golf Co., Ltd.

We have been implementing SNAG golf at the "Misato Golf Junior Academy", which plays the role of developing junior golfers, and engaged in activities to encourage as many children with no experience of golf and preschool children as possible to enjoy experiencing golf and be interested in golf. I am very pleased that we have been able to develop a mechanism that can specifically support such activities from the financial side.

■Comments from Mr. Hiroshi Yakushiji, Representative of Kashiwa Golf Festa Executive Committee

The "Team Scramble Golf Championship", in which participants compete each other in teams to become No. 1 in Kashiwa in the summer, is now in its fifth year, and last year, we started the "Kashiwa Open Golf Championship" for the fall, which is open to professionals and amateurs of all ages and genders. In addition, we have held junior golf competitions and other events and donated SNAG golf sets to 13 elementary schools in the city using the charity money from the participants and sponsors. We hope that the installation of SNAG Golf Support Vending Machine will accelerate the promotion activities and increase the citizen's golf fever.

■Comments from Eishu Mouri, Head of East Japan Development Department, Vending Business Unit, CCBJI

We are involved in initiatives that only we can do through our core business, deepening ties with the community and aiming to build relationships for mutual growth. We are very pleased to have installed the "SNAG Golf Support Vending Machine" in order to revitalize the community through golf. We hope that this installation will serve as an opportunity for more people to learn about SNAG golf.

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To support those who were affected by COVID-19, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter ", CCBJI") made the donation to Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture on December 17.

When the spread of new coronavirus infections began impacting the society with ongoing changes last year, the company examined how it could support the affected local communities through its business to cope with the changing environment. The company has been donating Coca-Cola brand products to healthcare professionals through municipalities and local medical associations.　　

In a prolonged coronavirus crisis, there is an ongoing situation with people who are affected by COVID-19 and need supports. Against such a background, CCBJI donated to provide support through its main business in collaboration with municipalities who grasp the most detailed status of the areas. The products donated to this city will be distributed to medical staff and others who are engaged in prevention of spread of COVID-19.

We will continue to collaborate with all members of municipalities to be able to provide help to those who are in need of support through donation of our products.

■Outline of product donation
Date & Time: December 17, 2021
Offered to: Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Donated products: Coca-Cola products, 40 cases

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value to address the challenges faced by the communities through its business activities.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJH”) has announced that it received a score of A- (Leadership Level) for the first time on its 2021 water security disclosure to CDP, a global not-for-profit charity that runs the environmental information disclosure system for companies and local governments. In addition, CCBJH also achieved a place on the Climate Change B (Management Level) List.

The CDP's annual corporate survey serves as global standards for corporate environmental information disclosure. CDP reviews companies’ initiatives in environmental areas, and evaluates their environmental activities scoring from A to D-. The Group believes that these achievements were the results of the following initiatives, and they were comprehensively evaluated.

■ Initiatives toward water security
In 2020, water-related issues were regarded as one of priorities to be addressed in the Sustainability Framework developed by the Coca-Cola system in Japan. In response to this, the Group aims to “reduce water use by 30% by 2030*1” and “sustain 200% water source replenishment by 2025*1” set out in its own non-financial goals, “CSV Goals,” and promotes various initiatives. *1. Compared to 2015

Our plants have introduced production lines with the latest technology, improved their manufacturing processes and plant facilities on a daily basis through monitoring, and worked to reduce water used in the manufacturing process and recycle water used for manufacturing. Furthermore, in order to return the same amount of water used for manufacturing products at the plants into nature, the Group has entered into agreements with communities and local governments to promote activities that increase the "water source replenishment capability"—a capability to sustainably foster and reserve water— in the water source areas of our plants with the people of the communities.

■ Initiatives toward climate change
The Group is working to reduce CO2 emissions in its business activities, such as the development and provision of eco-friendly products and the optimization of supply chains, under the theme of “climate change measures,” one of its key themes, set out in its “CSV Goals.”
The Group has established environmental goals in October of this year, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Scopes 1 and 2 (emissions from plants, offices, and energy use) by 50%*2 and Scope 3 (emissions from processing of ingredients, vending machines, etc.) by 30%*2 by 2030. The Coca-Cola system in Japan will continue to make efforts to reduce GHG emissions in Scopes 1, 2 and 3, and will actively contribute to the achievement of the Japanese government's GHG emission reduction target (a 46% reduction in emissions in FY2030 compared to FY2013). *2. Compared to 2013

CCBJH will continue to work toward solving social issues through its business activities, contributing to the achievement of the "Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)" in the business areas of the Group, and aiming to realize a sustainable society.

About CDP
CDP is an international not-for-profit charity that runs the global environmental information disclosure system for companies and local governments. CDP was established in 2000 in the UK, has worked with more than 590 investors with assets over US$110 trillion, and has been among the first to encourage companies to disclose their environmental information, reduce GHG emissions, water resource conservation, and forest conservation in the capital markets as well as through corporate procurement activities. In 2021, over 14,000 organizations around the world disclosed their environmental information through CDP, including more than 13,000 companies worth over 64% of global market capitalization and more than 1,100 local governments. CDP has the world's largest environmental database fully compliant with TCFD, and CDP scores are widely used to facilitate decision-making on investment and procurement toward the realization of a zero-carbon, sustainable, and resilient economy. For more details, please visit the following website. https://cdp.net/en

[Reference]
CSV efforts of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) installed on November 10 the first unit of “Support Vending Machine for the Realization of Diverse City of Osaka”  (hereafter the “Support Vending Machine”) at Adventure World (Shirahamacho, Wakayama Prefecture) , a theme park run by AWS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters in Matsubara City, Osaka; Representative Director & President Masashi Yamamoto; hereafter “AWS”).

The Support Vending Machine was placed, following the conclusion of “Collaboration Agreement” between CCBJI and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (Note 1). The panel of the machine provides information about “Osaka LGBTQ Tourism” in support of realizing a diverse city of Osaka.  With the endorsement of AWS, who actively works on the promotion of LGBTQ and other diversity initiatives, the installation of the Support Vending Machine came true at Adventure World who attracts many tourists from inside and outside the country and participates in events to widely spread the awareness in the social issues associated with sexual minority. We will continue to cooperate in the installation of " Support Vending Machine for the Realization of Diverse City of Osaka."

The Support Vending Machine is also designed to provide drinks free of charge in the event of large disaster.

We are committed to creating shared value (CSV) through our core business in efforts to tackle communities’ challenges and further partner with various entities.

Note 1:

CCBJI and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau concluded a Collaboration Agreement on March 1, 2021. Based on this agreement, the two parties will work together to install support vending machines for the realization of diverse city of Osaka and to create comfortable traveling environments for LGBTQ people, thereby promoting Osaka LGBTQ Tourism. The panel of the Vending Machine provides a QR code for the official website of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau that explains the purpose of the initiative and carries a URL for comprehensive tourist information in English for LGBTQ people visiting Osaka.  In addition, part of the proceeds from the Support Vending Machine will be donated to the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau for the realization of diverse city of Osaka.

【Comment from Koji Imazu, Managing Director of AWS Co., Ltd., the operating company of Adventure World】

AWS Co., Ltd., has incorporated into its management policy to take concrete actions to achieve the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) based on the corporate philosophy "Smile Company that creates time with the heart", and everyone We are aiming for a diverse and prosperous society where people can freely choose their way of life. In support of the wishes of the Osaka Convention and Tourism Bureau, we would like to contribute to the creation of a diverse and prosperous society by installing support vending machines from Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Co., Ltd.

【Comment from Vending Development Headquarters West Japan Development Department Manager Masahiro Nagayama from CCBJI】

We are pleased to have concluded this agreement with the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau to jointly work on the realization of diverse city of Osaka. Based on this agreement, we have installed the first unit of the “Support Vending Machine for the Realization of Diverse City of Osaka” at Adventure World. We will continue to cooperate and work together so that we can deliver happy moments to everyone.

[Outlines of Support Vending Machine for the Realization of Diverse City of Osaka”]

Installation Date: November 10, 2021

Location: Adventure World Entrance Dome Exit Gate

(2399 Katata, Shirahamacho, Nishimurogun, Wakayama Prefecture)

Number of units installed: 2

Specifications: Disaster support type vending machine

Remarks:

The panel of the machine provides a QR code for the official website of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau that carries a URL for comprehensive tourist information in English for LGBTQ people visiting Osaka. 

In addition, part of the proceeds will be donated to the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau for the realization of diverse city of Osaka.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJH”) announced that it earned a 4.5-star rating in the Fifth Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey, which selects leading companies that tackle a productivity revolution of their organization through work-style reforms.

The “Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey” has been conducted by Nihon Keizai Shimbun since 2017 for listed companies and leading unlisted companies nationwide. This survey assesses these companies based on the three areas: delivering diverse and flexible work styles (People Utilization Capability), development of new business, etc. (Innovation), and capability to develop new markets (Market Development Strengths), as well as Business Foundation such as corporate governance, with five stars by defining initiatives to maximize organizational performance as “Smart Work Management.” CCBJH received S⁺ and S⁺⁺ in “People Utilization Capability” and “Market Development Strengths,” respectively, earning a 4.5-star rating. Our key initiatives include:

■ Initiatives to promote Diversity & Inclusion

・Set new targets aiming to raise the current ratio of female managers at 6.2% to 10% by 2025 and 20% by 2030.

■ Initiatives to promote diverse and flexible ways of working

・Introduced a Super Flextime system, expanded satellite offices, and implemented a direct-market/direct-home system in our commercial function.

・In order to raise awareness of time management, announced “the importance of following the correct attendance recording rules” across the company. Developed in-house app used to apply for prior approval of overtime, tracked application status weekly, reported it to management level, and shared it at company level.

■ Health management initiative

Implemented workplace COVID-19 vaccination. Decided on the handling of employees’ attendance for vaccination.

・Newly established the bicycle commuting policy to promote bicycle commuting, targeting all employees, as an alternative means of commuting.

■ Initiatives to activate internal/external communication

・Held a walking event using an app developed in-house to promote employees to get more exercise amid the COVID-19 crisis.

・Opened “Virtual Plant Tour” and “Online Plant Tour” pages on our website to replace the visiting-style plant tours which have been suspended.

■ Introduction and utilization of technology

・Introduced a negotiation tool that utilizes AR(Augmented Reality) technology app.

・Introduced chatbot to respond to internal inquiries. By combining it with RPA (Robotic Process Automation) we realized automatic handling of the entire process.

・ Improved the efficiency of both stock management and logistics operation by utilizing an automated robotic picking system at our automated distribution center “Saitama Mega DC”.

CCBJH will create easy-to-work environment for our employees which leads to an increase in their productivity, thereby contributing to our stakeholders.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan) has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (hereinafter “DJSI”) for the Asia Pacific region for the fourth consecutive year. DJSI is a world-renowned ESG (Environment, Society, and Governance) investment index. This year, 153 companies (of which 77 were from Japan) including CCBJH were selected out of approximately 600 major companies in the region. CCBJH has received high scores in Environmental Policy and Codes of Business Conduct as well as Human Capital Development etc.

 
DJSI is a stock index created jointly by S&P Dow Jones Indices and SAM. It conducts annual S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) targeting Appx. 3,500 major companies around the globe, in the three areas of Economy, Environment, and Society, to select companies that are highly sustainable. It is a global index for ESG investments and serves as the benchmark for selecting key investment targets. The appraisals serve as the standard in selecting key investment destinations as a global index for ESG investment.

The CCBJH Group has placed creating shared value (CSV) as one of its most important management issues, further advance CSR in accordance with ISO26000, the international standard for social responsibility. We work to solve social issues with specific action plans under three Sustainability Framework “Inclusion”, “Communities”, and “Resources”, and that lead us to be selected for “DJSI Asia Pacific”.

We will continue to work to solve social issues through our business activities, and to contribute to achieving SDGs※2 in our business area toward the realization of a sustainable society.

※1 CSV: Creating Shared Value　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
※2 Sustainable Development Goals: SDGs are international goals which are adopted in 2015 at a United Nations summit to achieve a better and more sustainable world by 2030. They are a collection of 17 goals and 169 targets.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings’ CSV initiatives. 

https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

【Reference】DJSI Website
https://www.spglobal.com/esg/csa/

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) is pleased to announce that it has received the “Gold” rating in “PRIDE Index,” established by a voluntary organization “work with Pride,” to evaluate companies’ initiatives related to sexual minorities such as LGBTQ.

The “PRIDE Index” was established by the voluntary organization “work with Pride” in order to realize a comfortable workplace for LGBTQ people beyond the framework of companies, organizations, etc. “work with Pride” aims to share information to create a workplace where LGBTQ people can work comfortably as they are and to provide companies with opportunities to proactively work on creating such workplace. Initiatives of companies are assessed based on the five indicators: Policy, Representation, Inspiration, Development, and Engagement/Empowerment.

CCBJI believes that it is important to respect the individuality of each employee, actively take in diverse values and ideas, and continue to generate innovation. Based on the concept of “Diversity & Inclusion (D&I),” it promotes the creation of more comfortable work environment and the reformation of awareness across the company, such as the revision of internal regulations and continued implementation of training, in order to provide LGBTQ and other sexual minority employees with equal opportunities. Its specific initiatives are outlined below.

■Revision of internal regulations

CCBJI revised its internal regulations (Employment Regulations) in January 2020 to define the term “spouse” to include those partners who are in effect in a similar relationship as marriage, regardless of whether they are the same or opposite gender. This revision has allowed the employees to use childcare leave, family care leave, and other welfare benefits, irrespective of the gender of their partners or their marital status. It also amended its Human Rights Policy and D&I Policy to include descriptions about "gender identity and expression” in addition to sexual orientation.

■Training programs and events

CCBJI conducted training on unconscious bias for all managers and e-learning to promote a basic understanding of LGBTQ for all employees. In addition, a program to promote an understanding of LGBTQ is also included as part of the onboarding training offered to new grads and mid-career hires. In addition, we held online events in which employees who wish to participate can do so.

■Establishment of an LGBTQ consultation desk

CCBJI has established an internal consultation desk with a view to creating a necessary system to properly respond to sexual minority-related consultations. This consultation desk supports not only the sexual minority employees but also their supervisors and co-workers in LGBTQ-related matters, for example in the event that they are struggling with their own sexuality or someone comes out to them.

CCBJI will continue to create a comfortable workplace environment for its employees to increase their productivity, thereby contributing to its stakeholders.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan) is pleased to announce that its group company, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Rajeev Mall; hereafter “CCBJBS), has won Gold Awards in the “Best Vendor Collaboration” and “Best Shared Services Team” categories at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2021 hosted by the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (hereafter SSON).

SSON Impact Awards is a globally recognized award program in the shared services and outsourcing industry and annually honors shared services companies and their service delivery teams in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia for their outstanding achievements.

SSON Impact Awards Asia 2021 consists of ten categories, and CCBJBS received Gold Awards in two of them - “Best Vendor Collaboration” for the initiatives jointly worked on with vendors and successfully improved the business performance of the shared services organization and “Best Shared Services Team” for excellent teamwork that achieved the enhancement of bottom line of the entire group. In addition, CCBJBS won a Silver Award in the “Creative Talent Management Impact” category and Bronze Awards in the “Change Management Impact” and “Process Improvement & Value Creation Impact” categories.

CCBJBS’s key initiatives are detailed below:

・Best Vendor Collaboration
In 2019, CCBJBS launched the business process outsourcing (BPO) of the back-office operations, including accounting, procurement, human resources, and other corporate departments’ tasks, through collaboration with vendors. In the following year of 2020 in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, we continuously strengthened the partnership with vendors and expanded the BPO operations to part of the administrative tasks of commercial teams. To outsource business processes of multiple departments across the company, we created standard operating procedures (SOP) of the processes between relevant teams and vendors and restructured the outsourcing tasks by quantifying them through the FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) calculation. As a result, we were able to identify business challenges and define the efficiency goals. This also allowed us not only to apply RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and other technical innovations but also to deliver more stable and efficient business processes. These productivity improvements are expected to bring about an approximately 30% reduction of the total workload in all the outsourced processes over a 5-year contract period.

・Best Shared Services Team 　
We organized a Vending Business Transformation (VBT) team in efforts to provide efficient and stable services in line with the strategic policy of fundamentally transforming our vending business. The VBT team is composed of diverse members from 16 different fields, including commercial, finance, procurement, governance, IT, etc. so that it can examine solutions from the viewpoints of respective fields. By actively analyzing root causes throughout the processes, the team has delivered significant improvements in redesigning the governance structure of the complex cashless payment ecosystem (revenue structure), through excellent teamwork under the strong leadership of the leader and each member fulfilling the roles of their respective professions in achieving the goals.

The Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group will continue to work on its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value”, by further promoting to build a workplace in which each one of its employees can exert their full capabilities and contribute to the productivity improvements of the entire group.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded on November 8 (Mon) a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Kosai City (Mayor Takeshi Kageyama), Shizuoka Prefecture, in efforts to further improve public services and vitalize the community.

Under this Agreement, CCBJI and Kosai City will work together in diverse areas, including SDGs initiatives; promotion of tourism, inbound visitors, and other community vitalization efforts; welfare and child rearing programs; and health and sports measures; thereby jointly enhancing public services.

To be specific, we will place our vending machines at a public funeral home “Kosai City Arai Saijo Yasuragien”, Arai Gymnasium, and other sports facilities and use part of the proceeds for joint initiatives. To begin with, we will partly use the proceeds to create and manage a Wi-Fi environment at Kosai City Arai Saijo Yasuragien so that we can contribute to the enhancement of the citizens’ communication means and convenience.

Under our corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

From left, Kosai City Mayor Takeshi Kageyama and CCBJI Vending Central Japan District Manager Keisuke Seki

【Comments from Takeshi Kageyama, Mayor of Kosai City】

We feel very encouraged to have concluded the Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., who works on community and social activities on a daily basis, and to build a support system for better public services. I hope the agreement will be the start of active opinion exchanges and promotion of projects so that we can contribute to mutual growth and bear fruit in the future.

【Comment from Keisuke Seki, Central Japan District Manager, CCBJI Vending Area Sales】

I am pleased to have concluded this agreement with Kosai City to collaborate on the further improvements of public services and vitalization of the community. We are committed to jointly work on SDGs promotion, community’s welfare and child rearing programs, and other diverse areas so that together we can make Kosai a more comfortable city for the residents.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) is pleased to announce that the company’s initiative based on its people strategy to realize a management reform has won the Excellence Award in the Corporate Human Resource category of the “HR Award 2021” which is hosted by the Nihon no Jinjibu, the largest HR network in Japan (hosted by “HR Award” Steering Committee; supported by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare).

The "HR Award" is an awarding system that aims to develop companies across the country through HR by focusing on initiatives that promote growth of companies and individuals in areas involving human resources and organizations, and by broadly communicating such initiatives to HR persons. It is recognized as one of the most trusted and prestigious awards in the HR related area, for its fair operation method and transparency due to its convincing member-participation-type screening process. In 2021, out of 387 entries, 12 companies including CCBJI won a prize in the Corporate Human Resource category. This was then followed by a voting by 200,000 members across the country and a final screening by the screening committee, and CCBJI has been selected as a winner of the Excellence Award for its people development strategy to realize a management reform.

CCBJI set a new people development strategy to realize a management reform under the strong motive that “business as usual is not an option.” It promotes “development of transformation leaders” as well as “development of organizational reform managers who are good at nurturing subordinates,” by considering that the ideal leader profile should be changed from “a manager who takes the initiative to set a good example for the traditional method” to “a leader who drives transformation.”

The Excellence Award was given in recognition of the following initiatives this time.

■Formulation of people strategy linked to management strategy In 2020, the company established a selective development program, “Coca-Cola University Japan (CCUJ),” as part of HR support for fostering organizations where transformation is promoted. CCUI provides a mechanism where participants acquire the mindset and experience of a transformation leader by repeatedly performing a hands-on learning circle through repeated input and output over 6 months to a year.

■Quantitative measurement of effects of the development program CCBJI has been implementing a 360-degrees survey every year to quantify the managers’ abilities to develop subordinates, while HR presents specific improvement measures to individual managers with low scores. Improvement measures proposed to individual managers are perceived as company-wide challenges as well, and set as themes for manager trainings and reflected to the evaluation system management.

* Reference: CCBJI News Releases (dated August 30)

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan wins a prize in Corporate HR category of Nihon no Jinjibu's "HR Award 2021" 

https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1158

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Mitsui & Co. Real Estate Ltd.
IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd.
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Mitsui & Co. Real Estate Ltd. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO Shin Tsuchihara; hereinafter “Mitsui & Co. Real Estate”); IINO Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. (Headquarters in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Hiromi Tosha; hereinafter “IINO Kaiun’’), Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”)  have launched a joint initiative to promote awareness and separation of PET bottle recycling at Hibiya Fort Tower (Minato-ku, Tokyo).  As a part of this initiative, an automated PET bottle collection machine has been installed within Hibiya Fort Tower and launched their operations as of today, October 26. 

Hibiya Fort Tower office building opened on this past June 30 aims to contribute to the achievement of SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) within the building as a whole. (*Note 1). As part of the SDGs promotion, the building owners Mitsui & Co. Real Estate and IINO Kaiun, together with CCBJI, responsible for the installation and management of drink vending machines of the building, have jointly installed an automated PET bottle collection machine at the Sky Lounge, located on the 11th floor of the same tower building. Sky Lounge is a common place located on the 11th floor, consisting of tenant company reception, rest areas, convenience stores, etc. Thus the automated PET bottle collection machine installed on this lounge can be used by outside visitors as well as tenant companies. This initiative is focused on promoting “collection of cleaner PET bottles’’ and “sorting of bottles, caps and labels.’’ These are the first-hand consumer actions required for the horizontal recycling of PET Bottles (“bottle-to-bottle” (*)), a process model of collecting used PET bottles and recycling into new ones. Through the promotion of various efforts, the joint initiative aims to contribute to the realization of a recycling-oriented society.   
(※) Bottle-to-Bottle initiatives are to collect and recycle used PET bottles and reuse as new PET bottles for drinks.

■ Automated PET bottle collection machine installed at Sky Lounge on the 11th floor

Automated PET bottle collection machine installed at Sky Lounge on the 11th floor of Hibiya Fort Tower

Collect cleaner recyclable PET bottles by utilizing automated PET bottle collection machine
The automated PET bottle collection machine sends an error message when someone tries to throw in a PET bottle with leftover drink in it or something other than PET bottles, so that it does not allow dirty used PET bottles to be collected. In addition, the machine also compresses the bottles and significantly reduces the volume, which contributes to the improvement in loading ratios when transported to recycling plants. 

To promote the use of automated PET bottle collection machine, reward point is granted to users
In an effort to promote the use of automated PET bottle collection machine, a user of the  machine will earn a reward point “yell’’ (one reward point, equivalent to 1 yen) for each PET bottle from “WellCho’’ (meaning Wellness Savings) (Note 2). Points earned can be used to purchase products and pay for services at wellness-related facilities, such as Sakurada Dental Clinic and Saladice (a restaurant specialized in salad) located in the building, and is expected to improve the recycling rate of PET bottles but also to contribute to the wellness activities of users.

■ Effort to promote awareness about PET bottle recycling and PET bottle sorting has also launched outside the 11th floor Sky Lounge
A recycling box with features to raise awareness about PET bottle sorting is set up next to the vending machine shared by different tenants



A PET bottle recycling box, with strong appeal and high visibility for more effective recycling, has been placed next to the vending machine in common areas of Hibiya Fort Tower. The recycling box with inserting slots to separate PET bottle, label and cap, has a message board on the back to promote proper sorting in PET bottle recycling. In addition, in order to prevent foreign matters from mixing in the recycling box, the box is semi-transparent so that the used bottles thrown inside the box become visible. Installation of this recycling box is designed to help enhance users’ recognition about the importance sorting plays in recycling.

■Objectives for the three companies (Mitsui & Co. Real Estate, IINO Kaiun and CCBJI) in this initiative

When opening Hibiya Fort Tower, Mitsui & Co. Real Estate and IINO Kaiun believed that, for the building’s contribution to the achievement of SDGs to be realized, it takes sustainable initiatives to be carried out not only by the building owners but also by tenant companies as well as visitors; they were looking for initiatives that many can quickly implement in order to contribute to creating a recycling-based society. CCBJI, on the other hand, has been working on the initiatives to collect PET bottles in an equivalent quantity to the one it sells by 2030 and building a solid scheme for bottle collection and recycling with partner companies under the Coca-Cola system’s “2030 Packaging Vision” (Note 3). Accordingly, the joint initiative was launched based on the collaboration of the three companies; they expect to make effective use of the office building, the asset owned by Mitsui & Co. Real Estate and IINO Kaiun, and the expertise owned by CCBJI on the collection of used PET bottles.

Mitsui & Co. Real Estate, IINO Kaiun and CCBJI will contribute to recycling of used PET bottles through this initiative.

(Note 1)
In addition to the efforts with CCBJI, the building engages in an environment-friendly effort to provide some toilets in the building with medicated hand soap recycled from waste cooking oil disposed by tenants including restaurants and convenience stores within Hibiya Fort Tower.
（http://www.hamadakagaku.co.jp/news_det.php?sn=79）

(Note 2) About “WellCho” (https://wellcho.com/service)
“WellCho,’’ meaning “Wellness Savings,’’ is a reward points program that allows consumers to earn "yell" points by purchasing products and services provided by the “Wellness Supporters” through a special app. “yell” collected can be used at various locations designated as Wellness Station, which offer products and services that help maintain and improve wellness.

(Note 3) Coca-Cola system’s “2030 Packaging Vision”（https://www.ccbji.co.jp/csv/environment/?id=tab3）
CCBJI Coca-Cola aims to use recycled PET resin and other sustainable materials for all of its PET bottle products by 2025; collect used PET bottles in an equivalent quantity to the ones we sell by 2030; and build a solid scheme for bottle collection and recycling with partner companies.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) will begin accepting school organizations (elementary and junior high schools, etc.) that would like to participate in our online plant tour, currently open to the general public with favorable reviews, for social education purposes. 

Our usual plant tours are currently suspended to prevent further coronavirus infections*1 , but “Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Online Plant Tour” was launched in June 2021 for customers waiting for the tour to resume and for those unable to visit the plant due to long distance, to experience the tour remotely.

※1: Dates for resuming various tours will be communicated via the company website once they are finalized.

Nearly 2,000 customers have participated in the online tour as of the end of September, but with the increase in inquiries from school organizations, we have decided to expand the audience and will open an online reservations page for school organizations in October.

In the school group tour, we will conduct preliminary meetings and connection tests, and provide guidance based on school grade and learning levels.
Our plant tours have been used by school organizations as a venue for social education, but we hope that our "Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Online Plant Tour,” a new style of education born from the Covid-19 pandemic, will serve as an opportunity for young children and students to learn about beverage plants until we are able to resume our usual tours. 

[Outline of “Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Online Plant Tour” for school organizations]
■Audience: Schools participating for social education (by class or grade)
■Number of participants: Approx. 10 people
■Age: Elementary school students and above
■How to participate: " Microsoft Teams "
■What to prepare: A PC or tablet with network connection
■Reservation commencement: Oct. 6, 2021 (Wed)
■Date/time of tour: Negotiable (excl. holidays and corporate holidays). Tours up to Thursday, December 23, 2021.　
 *Requests may not be accepted depending on the number of reservations.
■Time required: Approx. 35 - 40 mins
■How to apply: Please apply from our official website ( https://www.ccbji.co.jp/onlinetour/ ）*Japanese only
■Other: Refer to the URL above for details.
 

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) installed a custom-designed “TABLE FOR TWO vending machine” (hereafter “TFT VM”) on the campus of Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture) on October 5, 2021 as a joint project aimed at contributing to the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs).

TABLE FOR TWO (hereafter “TFT”) is a social contribution program first established in Japan that is spreading worldwide with a shared objective to eliminate hunger in developing countries and health issues like obesity and other lifestyle-related diseases in developed countries at the same time. A part of the proceeds earned from the TFT VM installed through this joint project will be donated to specified nonprofit organization, TABLE FOR TWO International, to be used as the fund for providing school meals to children in areas of need around the world.

CCBJI’s involvement in this project began when the students from Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School contacted the company this spring to consult about how beverages can help support their school project. Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School is an academic institution offering SDGs-themed problem-solving projects to its students as part of this school’s inquisitive learning program. This institution is already known for its proven track record of supporting its students taking lead in industry-academia joint projects designed to provide them valuable learning experiences and opportunities to exchange views and broaden their perspectives on current social issues and global initiatives such as, the SDGs. This joint project between CCBJI and Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School is the result of the perfect match between the passionate desire of these students wanting to address the global issue of hunger in their own way and the strong interest of CCBJI to enhance its CSR activities through its vending business.

TFT VM features the custom wrapping designed from various ideas that came up from the students themselves, which include the TFT photos they selected and the original message “Aiming for a future where no one will be left behind” that clearly reflects their strong will to contribute to the achievement of SDGs.

TABLE FOR TWO vending machine installed on campus

CCBJI intends to continue collaborating with Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School to pursue the shared interest of contributing to the achievement of SDGs by thinking what we can all do together to build a better future for everyone.

■Comment from Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School Principal Takahashi-san

When our students were working on a project on building a sustainable society based on their common interest to “protect our future”, they held discussions on the pros and cons of installing a vending machine on campus and exchanged opinions on how to operate it if it was going to be installed. TABLE FOR TWO vending machine that we decided to install on our campus embodies the conclusion reached from repeated discussions between our students and the members of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, which is a company proactively engaged in the achievement of SDGs. This project can be regarded as an effective problem-solving learning model driven by “voluntary and collaborative efforts to study” that are being advocated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. I believe that our students were able to gain a great confidence through their valuable experience collaborating with their schoolmates and diverse grown-up members participating in this project to pursue their common interest of bringing about changes that can help improve the society. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the grown-up members for providing our students this precious opportunity to work on this joint problem-solving project together.

■Comment from a student representing Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School Global Course

On behalf of the students enrolled in Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School Global Course, I would like to thank all the stakeholders who helped realize our group proposal. As one of the programs of the Global Course, there is a subject called the “Global Research” (which has been renamed to “Global Issues” from 2021) where the students are expected to do a research on a specific social issue and come up with ideas to help address or resolve that particular issue. This year, our group decided to study about hunger and began searching for ideas on how we could contribute to solving this problem. Through this search process, we came to learn about TFT. And through our consultation and collaboration with the members of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, we were able to make our plan of installing a vending machine on campus come true. We intend to continue putting into action what we learn through these valuable hands-on experiences.

■Comment from TABLE FOR TWO International representative Yamamoto-san

As the representative of TABLE FOR TWO International, I feel very honored to be able to take part in this wonderful joint project. One of the main missions of TFT is to “right the global food imbalance”. But this is not something that can be achieved overnight. It requires the commitment to work patiently for a long term to improve the situation steadily. The fact that the students in Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School who represent the upcoming generation of our future expressed their support of our mission and worked voluntarily to put their shared interest into action through the installation of this TFT VM means a great deal to us all. I hope their undying passion and continuous efforts to address the global food issue will help not only the other students in Hamamatsu Kaiseikan High School but also more people in their community become more familiar with this problem and take ownership to deal with it individually as one of their personal matters. I also look forward to seeing the cause of this successful joint project spread with a positive ripple effect on more schools and communities.

■Comment from CCBJI Vending Hamamatsu Sales Center Manager Monya

CCBJI has been and continues to be involved in various activities aimed at contributing to the building of sustainable society through its business. I feel very pleased to see the plan of installing a custom-designed vending machine that reflects the passion of all the students involved in this project to contribute to the achievement of SDGs come to fruition. I hope the installed vending machine serves as an effective platform to enhance the understanding of more and more people on the importance of building a sustainable society.

【Hamamatsu Kaiseikan Middle School / High School】

Hamamatsu Kaiseikan is an academic institution underpinned with “future-building education” principles that seeks to nurture independent-minded individuals who can contribute to society. It has adopted an “advanced education” system driven by information and communication technology and inquisitive learning approach that promotes moral education-based learning through the pursuit of SDGs and encourages its students to take voluntary actions to study and develop their individual skills necessary to pave their own future path. Hamamatsu Kaiseikan views SDGs to be an important educational theme of today, and ai Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1184

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) installed “Sagamihara SDGs Promotional Vending Machines” at nine firms and groups in Sagamihara City (Mayor Kentaro Motomura; hereafter “Sagamihara City”), Kanagawa Prefecture in September 2021, as a “Sagamihara SDGs Partner” (Note 1).

“Sagamihara SDGs Promotional Vending Machine” installed in Sagamihara City

Under the concept, “Everyone can easily contribute to the SDGs”, Sagamihara SDGs Promotional Vending Machines were placed in cooperation between Sagamihara City and CCBJI, as their 2nd initiative followed by "Food Loss Prevention Vending Machine" (Note 2) installed at Sagamihara SDGs Partner firms and groups, and part of the proceeds will be donated to Sagamihara City for its programs that are aimed at the promotion of SDGs. 

Under our corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

■”Sagamihara SDGs Promotional Vending Machine” installation scheme

■List of first Sagamihara SDGs Promotional Vending Machines installed (as of the end of September 2021)

The first Sagamihara SDGs Promotional Vending Machines were installed at the following Sagamihara SDGs Partner companies and groups:

(Note 1)
Designated as a "SDGs Future City” and in line with the SDGs philosophy, Sagamihara City addresses local issues and strives to create such sustainable city that “leaves no one behind”, while seeking “Sagamihara SDGs Partner” companies and groups who will work together towards that end.   As a company having one of its business sites, Sagamihara Sales Center, in Sagamihara City, we registered as a Sagamihara SDGs Partner this year in support of the objectives of the initiatives.

(Note 2)
News Release: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan installed “Food Loss Prevention Vending Machine” at Sagamihara City Hall, Kanagawa Prefecture
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1119

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Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Limited
Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd.
Michinoku Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd.
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.
Hokuriku Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd.
Okinawa Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd.

As part of its efforts to realize a “World Without Waste,’’ the vision shared among the Coca-Cola system, the Coca-Cola system in Japan, which comprises six companies including Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Limited, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd., Michinoku Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd., Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., Hokuriku Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd., Okinawa Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd., is going to participate in the “International Coastal Cleanup (hereinafter, ICC),’’ and takes part in cleanup activities at more than 17 locations nationwide during the period of October 7 to October 31, 2021.

■About the ICC
The world’s largest coastal cleanup initiative, the CCC, was initiated and is hosted by the Ocean Conservancy, the leading marine conservation organization in the United States founded as a center for marine environmental education. The voluntary cleanup activities are carried out around the world during the same period of the year (September-October). During the cleanup, a standardized data collection method is used to record each trash collected. The data collected from around the world is used to create solutions to the global issue of marine debris.

The Coca-Cola Company, as the Lead Supporting Partner of the ICC, has been supporting their initiatives all around the world. The cleanup initiative started in Japan in 2007. Employees of Coca-Cola Japan and affiliate firms of the Coca-Cola system have so far taken part in coast cleanup volunteer activities in various locations throughout Japan, including Lake Biwa; Yakushima island; Shichigahama coast in Miyagi Prefecture; the area around Tone River in Joso; Ibaraki Prefecture; Okinawa Prefecture; Tsurigasaki coast in Chiba Prefecture; and Morioka, Iwate Prefecture. The Coca-Cola system plans to make a united effort to strengthen the activities.

■Reasons why the Coca-Cola system is committed to the cleanup activities – taking initiative in establishing the recycling-based society by promote the recycling of plastic resources 
Based on the global vision “World Without Waste,” the Coca-Cola system in Japan defined “2030 Packaging Vision” in January 2018, which consists of three pillars of “Design,” “Collection,” and “Partners." The Coca-Cola system in Japan also announced its new environmental goals including accelerating achievement of the original targets in July 2019. Through promoting “bottle-to-bottle*’’ initiatives, it set numerical targets specific to Japan, goals that are even higher than global targets, such as shifting the PET bottle materials to 100% sustainable ones by 2030, and by promoting “bottle to bottle” recycling, and is now dedicating its efforts in achieving such targets. (*Note: Bottle-to-Bottle initiatives are to collect and recycle used PET bottles and reuse as new PET bottles for drinks.)

In May, 2021, the Coca-Cola system in Japan introduced 100% recycled PET bottles for its flagship products such as Coca-Cola and others. In addition, it has added the “Help Us Recycle” logo to the packaging of all recyclable products as part of its educational activities to promote consumers’ awareness regarding this issue. In order to promote proper collection and recycling of used bottles, the Coca-Cola system in Japan is actively working with our partners on its bottle collection initiative. It aims to collect PET bottles of an amount equivalent to that of the products we sell in Japan by 2030.

https://www.cocacola.co.jp/content/dam/journey/jp/ja/global/2021/sustainability/ESG-report_2021.pdf

(Please refer to page 19, Coca-Cola (Japan) Company ESG Report)

■Features of this cleanup program

For this cleanup program, there are several new approaches that the Coca-Cola system is taking for the first time.

・Using anti-litter social media “Pirika” for the first time to engage in cleanup activities in a new format that can avoid getting into close contact with other volunteers.

・Performing the cleanup activities through the cooperation and support gained from an NPO partner, Greenbird, that is continuing to engage in cleanup activities despite of the constraints caused by COVID-19.

・Upcycling the collected used plastic caps to coasters through the collaboration with Greenbird・  Utilizing J-Credits purchased from Nippon Paper to offset the CO2 emitted annually from 2,000 vending machines, which is contributing to increasing the awareness of employees in the Coca-Cola system on the importance of reducing CO2 emissions.

＜Anti-litter social media “Pirika” (Pirika Inc. / Pirika Association)＞
The inception of Pirika dates back to 2011 when a group of like-minded university students formed an informal project in the school laboratory with a shared aim to find solutions to all environmental issues through the power of science and technology. They incorporated the project that same year and decided to address the problem of natural pollution (caused especially by plastics) as the first theme to tackle among many other environmental issues.
 

Anti-litter social media “Pirika” was released on May 15, 2011. Since then, a total of approximately 190 million pieces of litter have been picked up cumulatively in 109 countries (as of September 27, 2021). The total number of “Thank you” messages exchanged through this media are now close to reaching 10 million messages, indicating clearly how much communication have been generated  between all those participating in the cleanup activities. Over 800 companies, governments and other organizations are currently supporting Pirika, and the number is continuing to grow through the increase of people interested in SDGs in recent years and the changes to more environment-friendly behavioral and consumption patterns that are steadily spreading in various parts of the society. 

Pirika website: https://corp.pirika.org/

<Collaboration with Nippon Paper＞
The Coca-Cola system, with the intention to raise the awareness of its employees on the importance of reducing CO2 emissions has decided to offset the CO2 emitted annually from approximately 2,000 vending machines by using the J-Credits※ generated by Nippon Paper (headq Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0900 https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1158

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) is pleased to announce that the company's initiative based on its people strategy to realize a management reform has won a prize in the Corporate Human Resource category of the "HR Award 2021" which is hosted by the Nihon no Jinjibu, the largest HR network in Japan (hosted by "HR Award" Steering Committee; supported by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare).

The "HR Award" is an awarding system that aims to develop companies across the country through HR by focusing on initiatives that promote growth of companies and individuals in areas involving human resources and organizations, and by broadly communicating such initiatives to HR persons. It is recognized as one of the most trusted and prestigious awards in the HR related area, for its fair operation method and transparency due to its convincing member-participation-type screening process. From Monday, August 30, a voting by the full members of the “Nihon no Jinjibu” to select candidates for the top/excellence awards from the winning companies will be started, followed by a final screening by the screening committee where winners for the awards for each category will be selected.    

CCBJI addressed the development of a people strategy which links to realization of the management strategy, and the quantitative measurement of effects of the development program. In order to implement a management reform for sustainable growth that the company is working on under the strong motive that “business as usual is not an option”, CCBJI thought that the ideal leader profile should be changed from "a manager who takes the initiative to set a good example for the traditional method" to "a leader who drives transformation", and set a new people development strategy to strengthen the "development of transformation leaders" in each level and the "development of organizational reform managers who are good at nurturing subordinates". This people strategy had been incorporated into the mid-term business plan which was formulated in 2018, and the company has been proposing, considering, and determining ideal people profiles and development initiatives in management meetings to lead and practice the business model transformation, and executing initiatives according to the management strategy. In addition, in order to evaluate the effects of people development initiatives quantitatively, the company has been conducting a continuous survey. Challenges of individual managers captured in the survey have also been perceived as company-wide challenges, and reflected in initiatives for the following year. The details of the initiatives are as follows.

■Formulation of people strategy linked to management strategy
The company formulated a people strategy linked to the management strategy, which strengthens the development of “transformation leaders" in each level and “organizational reform managers who are good at nurturing subordinates". In 2020, the company established a selective development program, "Coca-Cola University Japan (CCUJ)", which provided a mechanism to acquire the mindset and experience of a transformation leader by selecting people from the 3 levels of non-manager, section manager, and department head, repeating input and output over 6 months to a year, and running the experiential learning cycle. Trainees are informed that training is a place where it is okay to fail, and strongly recommended trying the new ways of doing that they have learned in the training. After completing the training, the trainees join the "CCUJ Alumni Network", and receive supports from the HR to foster organizations where transformation is promoted, through cross-functional projects and pier coaching. As a result of the initiative, the percentage of "transformation-oriented leaders" increased from 19.8% to 31.9%, and "support/development-oriented leaders" from 15.3% to 26.1%, while the percentages of authority-dependent and playing-manager-oriented leaders decreased. 

■Quantitative measurement of effects of people development initiatives
CCBJI has been implementing a 360-degrees survey every year since 2018 to grasp the managers' abilities to develop subordinates as well as the actual status. Managers who have received low scores are individually presented with specific improvement measures by the HR. Improvement measures proposed to individual managers are perceived as company-wide challenges as well, and set as themes for manager trainings and reflected to the evaluation system management. As a result of the continued efforts of conducting surveys and using the results to make improvements in the next year, the number of employees with low scores decreased by half in 2020 compared to that of 2018, when the survey was first implemented.    

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) donated part of its proceeds from Foods for Specified Health Uses and Foods with Function Claims that CCBJI sells in Kagawa Prefecture based on the "Health Promotion Agreement,” which was concluded with the prefecture. On July 30, CCBJI presented a donation certificate to Mr. Atsushi Toki, General Manager of Health and Welfare Department, Kagawa Prefecture.

From the left: Mr. Atsushi Toki, General Manager of Health and Welfare Department, Kagawa Prefecture and Shuzo Kawahigashi, Manager, Vending East Shikoku SC, CCBJI

This donation has been made every year based on the "Health Promotion Agreement,” which was entered into with Kagawa Prefecture in October 2017, making it the fourth time this year. The donation has been utilized for a Kagawa health point project, "My Challe Kagawa!"*１ which is a scheme to promote health while having fun.

*１: URL to a dedicated website for the Kagawa health point project, "My Challe Kagawa!": https://mychalle-kagawa.com/

[Outline of donation]

■Date of donation: Friday, July 30, 2021

■Donation to: Kagawa Prefecture

■Donation amount: 472,386 yen (Applicable sales period: From April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

[Applicable products to donation]

9 SKUs, 11 packages

■Foods for Specified Health Uses:　

Karada Sukoyaka Cha W 350ｍl and 1.05L PET bottles

Coca-Cola Plus 470ml PET bottle

Sprite Extra 470ml PET bottle

Ayataka Tokusencha 500ml and 1.0L PET bottles

■Foods with Function Claims:　

Karada Odayakacha W 350ml PET bottle

Karada Meguri Cha Advance 410ml PET bottle

Karada Meguri Cha Moistia 410ml PET bottle

Sokenbicha Kenkosozai No Mughicha  600ml PET bottle

Aquarius S-Body  500ml PET bottle　　

[Comment from Mr. Atsushi Toki, General Manager of Health and Welfare Department, Kagawa Prefecture]

CCBJI has been actively engaged in health promotion activities on a daily basis, and we are deeply grateful for its great cooperation in our project. While interest in health and food has grown in recent years, an increase in diet-related diseases has become a major issue. In addition, there are concerns about lack of exercise and poor diet due to changes in living environments caused by the effects of COVID-19. As each and every one of the citizens of Kagawa Prefecture is further required to gain correct knowledge of diet, develop preferable eating habits, and adopt a healthy diet, we have been comprehensively promoting good health according to their life stage based on making efforts to promote their healthy lifestyles themselves in accordance with Healthy Kagawa 21 Health Plan. We greatly appreciate its donation and will use it for the Kagawa health point project to implement activities carried out jointly by public and private sectors for our citizens, by developing a scheme to grant points towards the improvement of their lifestyle habits such as exercise and diet as well as towards health promotion efforts such as taking medical examinations

[Comment from Shuzo Kawahigashi, Manager, Vending East Shikoku SC, CCBJI]

This was the fourth time for us to present the donation based on the "Health Promotion Agreement," which was concluded in October 2017. Part of the proceeds from our FOSHU products and Foods with Function Claims that we deliver are used for the Kagawa health point project "My Challe Kagawa!" with which Kagawa Prefecture promotes good health throughout the prefecture. This is truly a fulfillment of our “mission” and a realization of CSV (Creating Shared Value) we aim for. We will continue to work with Kagawa Prefecture, proactively propose this kind of initiative to make contributions to the community, and provide safe and reliable products and services which are essential to daily life.

Under CCBJI’s corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, it aims to fulfill its “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through its core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) donated part of proceeds from “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Chiba Design, under the “Agreement on alliance and cooperation in tourism” signed with Chiba Prefecture. As part of the donation process, we visited Governor Toshihito Kumagai of Chiba on July 21 and presented the donation certificate.　

“Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Chiba Design has been extremely well received since its launch on June 25, 2018 as a limited design bottle available only in Chiba, with stylish illustrations of regional symbols and iconic tourist attractions like Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, surfing, and Inubosaki Lighthouse. CCBJI has made two donations thus far and will continue to contribute to Chiba Prefecture and the promotion of tourism in Chiba.

■Date of donation: Wednesday, July 21, 2021

■Donation to: Chiba Prefecture

■Donation amount: 1,409,850 yen (sales period: April 1, 2020-March 31, 2021)

From left: Tomohiro Ichikawa, Head of Kanto District Sales, Vending Area Sales, CCBJI; Governor Toshihito Kumagai of Chiba

Under our corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

【Comment from Governor Kumagai of Chiba】

For the past three years since the agreement was signed, a part of the proceeds from the sales of “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Chiba Design has been donated every year and we are truly grateful. The donation will be used to support the tourism industry, which is struggling with COVID-19. We would like to continue our efforts to introduce the appeals of Chiba Prefecture to many people through this bottle.

【Comment from Tomohiro Ichikawa, Head of CCBJI Vending’s Kanto District Sales】

"Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Chiba Design has been very well received since its launch, and we are very pleased to be able to contribute to the promotion of tourism in Chiba Prefecture through our business. We are sure that many people in the prefecture are having a great deal of difficulty with restriction on outings, etc. caused by COVID-19, but we hope that you feel a bit of happiness when drinking this, as if you're enjoying sightseeing. We hope to continue working closely with Chiba Prefecture and to contribute to the community.

【Product Overview】

CCBJI has marketed many variations of the Coca-Cola Slim Bottle Regional Design nationwide as special packaging to make travel more enjoyable. Since June 2017, we have designed bottles with symbols and tourist attractions from different regions, and released them in their respective regions only. These designs have enjoyed popularity in all of those regions as a bottle that’s perfect to have with a meal or as a refreshment when traveling.

It also makes a great souvenir. “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Chiba Design is an exclusive bottle only available in this region, designed with stylish illustrations of Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, surfing, and Inubosaki Lighthouse, which are the regional symbols and iconic tourist attractions. Since its introduction on June 25, 2018, it has been well received by tourists, the people in the prefecture, etc. The product is available at souvenir shops, local product fairs, and vending machines in the area.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minatoku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) held a send-off party on Wednesday, July 7, for its employees who have been selected to participate in the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

A total of 12 athletes, including standby players*, attended from the Japan Women’s Hockey Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, the Japan Men’s National Rugby Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, and the Japan National Equestrian Team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Employees from various business areas participated online and presented videos created by the employees, and offered encouragement using message boards and gifts of memorabilia online. Each player expressed his/her gratitude for the send-off party and the support received every day, and their ambitions for the competition.

Please look forward to seeing the athletes shine on the big stage of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

CCBJI will continue to create an environment in which the athletes can focus on their performance as members of the Japan National Team as they prepare for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

*A standby player takes part in the competition when an athlete is injured just before the Games.

■Photos of the event

Joined by members of the Japan Women’s National Hockey Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Nishikori, Yamada, Asai, Morimoto, Mori, Omoto, and standby players Mitsuhashi and Tanaka.

Joined by members of the Japan Men’s National Rugby Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Soejima, back up member Tsuoka.

Joined by members of the Japan Equestrian Team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Takashima and reserve member Chinjyu.

Messages of encouragement from the employees.

■Information on members of the Japan Women’s National Hockey Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 here

https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1113

■Information on members of the Japan Men’s National Rugby Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 here

https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1129

■Information on members of the Japan Equestrian Team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games here

https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=1125

Coca-Cola is a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) installed heatstroke prevention vending machines at 2 public junior high schools (Fujiidera City Daisan Junior High School on June 3; Fujiidera Junior High School on June 28) in Fujiidera City (Mayor: Kazuki Okada; hereafter “Fujiidera City”).

The installation of the vending machine was carried out based on the “Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement” concluded on October 27, 2020 with Fujiidera City (hereafter “this Agreement”) (Note 1). This agreement aims for growth and development of the communities through improvement of public services, creation of attractive towns etc. by reinforcing mutual cooperation and driving community revitalization in Fujiidera City.

Vending machines were installed in the city's public junior high schools (Fujiidera Junior High School and Fujiidera City Daisan Junior High School) as there was a comment from parents and students “a lot of water intake is necessary especially for students who join club activities, but bringing a water bottle is a burden” while heatstroke prevention is emphasized more than ever before because of wearing a mask to prevent COVID-19 infection. In addition, students are allowed to work on improving their self-teaching abilities by determining rules for their own use when installing vending machines.

We strive to achieve CSV (Creating Shared Value) goals to address community challenges through our core business and cooperation with Fujiidera City also in various fields.

[Comment from Fujiidera City Mayor Kazuki Okada]

After setting up a corporate partnership desk in 2020, Fujiidera City has worked on diversifying social issues in partnership with corporations and universities. While the city is also known as a commuter town of Osaka City, we intend to make efforts to realize a sustainable society by carrying out and spreading various verification tests as the "Fujiidera model" throughout the country, taking advantage of the unique characteristics of the fifth smallest city area in Japan. As Furuichi Kofun Group, which spans from our city to Habikino City, was registered as Osaka's first World Heritage site together with Mozu Kofun Group in 2019, we aim to be a city that can send out messages throughout Japan or to the world. It is our honor to work on installing vending machines this time to public junior high schools as a measure to prevent heatstroke through cooperation with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. under the “Agreement on Comprehensive Collaboration” already concluded. I’m very happy that it was achieved quickly as we are hearing voices of concern from parents regarding heatstroke. I’m also pleased with realizing a new initiative that a company supports junior high schools thanks to the offer extended by Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. with a desire to provide educational support to junior high schools leveraging its know-how. We hope to develop people who carry the future society by the society and the communities as a whole through public private partnership.

[Comment from CCBJI Vending Yao SC Manager Morita]

After concluding “Agreement on Comprehensive Collaboration” in 8 fields in October 2020, Fujiidera City kindly installed our vending machines in 2 public junior high schools as a measure to prevent heatstroke for all students this time. I was very impressed by the fact that students were all proactively thinking about and working on the rules of vending machine use themselves upon installation. CCBJI will continue to discuss not only heatstroke prevention but also educational assistance measures etc. with Fujiidera City. We hope to help deliver happy moments further to the people of Fujiidera City through continued collaboration and cooperation with the city going forward.

[Summary of vending machine installation]

Date and place

: June 3, Fujiidera City Daisan Junior High School (Address: 1-2-1 Hayashi, Fujiidera City, Osaka)

: June 28, Fujiidera City Fujiidera Junior High School (Address: 2-9 Mifunecho, Fujiidera City, Osaka)

Remark: During a disaster, each junior high school serves as a designated evaluation site and the installed vending machines provide beverages free of charge in the event of a disaster as “a disaster-relief vending machine”.

Fujiidera City Daisan Junior High School

Fujiidera City Fujiidera Junior High School

(Note 1) News release: Concluded “Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement for Community Revitalization” with Fujiidera City, Osaka

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) will release "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle "Ganbaro Tohoku" design in Miyagi, Fukushima, and Yamagata on Monday, July 26. This is a new variation of "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Regional Design, which features stylish package specially designed with illustrations of regional tourist spots.

Since June 2017, the company has designed bottles with symbols and tourist spots of each region and has released them in respective regions only as a special package to make travel more enjoyable. They enjoy popularity among lots of people as a perfect drink with meal, a nice refreshment during travel, or as a perfect souvenir. By popular demand, it is planned to add more design variations in the future.

"Ganbarou Tohoku Bottle" is the limited edition bottle which is available in these three prefecture, with iconic designs of festivals that represent Tohoku region, such as Sendai Tanabata Festival in Miyagi, the Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, and the Hanagasa Festival in Yamagata. It’s been ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the company will continue to support Tohoku region by releasing Regional Design Bottles.

"Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Regional Design comes in the stylish shape of "slim bottle" and the 250ml drink-up size, so when you drink it with meals during travel or when you want to take a rest and refresh yourself, it will boost your travelling mood further. It is perfect as a commemorative item for the trip, as a souvenir for family and friends, or for foreign visitors to enjoy the Japanese taste. It is also recommended to people who love their local areas, or to enjoy the feeling of hometown at a homecoming visit in summer. The Regional Design will be available mainly at souvenir stores and local products shops in each region.

Through this product, local people will realize again how attractive their hometown is, and travelers will have a "special moment" during travel.
 

＜Product overview＞

■Product name： "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Regional Design "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle “Ganbaro Tohoku” Design
■Product type name：Carbonated soft drink
■Ingredients：Sugars (high-fructose corn syrup, sugar)/ carbonated water, caramel coloring, acid regulator, flavorings, caffeine
■Nutrition labeling (per 100ml)：

■Package/Manufacturer's suggested retail price (excl. consumption tax)： 250ml Slim Bottle/125 yen
■Sales areas： Miyagi Prefecture, Fukushima Prefecture, Yamagata Prefecture
■Release date： Monday, July 26, 2021
■Sales channels： Souvenir shops, local products shops, supermarkets, vending machines, etc.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) donated a part of the sales from "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Sendai Design with a hope that it would be useful to promote tourism in Sendai City. On the day of the Courtesy Call, Shiraishi, CCBJI Miyagi/Yamagata District Manager, presented a list of donations to Kikuta, Director General of Sendai Culture and Tourism Bureau, and received words of appreciation.

"Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Sendai Design is a limited-edition bottle available only in regions around Sendai, featuring iconic illustrations of Date Masamune and Sendai Castle. It has been well received by customers since its launch in June 2018.

【Donation to Sendai City for the Promotion of Tourism】

■　Date ：Wednesday, June 30, 2021

■　Donated to：Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture

■　Amount of donation：122,802 yen

From the right, Atsushi Kikuta, Director General of Sendai Culture and Tourism Bureau, Isao Shiraishi, CCBJI Miyagi/Yamagata District Manager

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value through its business activities to address the challenges faced by local communities.

【Comment from Atsushi Kikuta, Director General of Sendai Culture and Tourism Bureau】

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. for supporting tourism business in Sendai over the years. Festivals and events that have been held in each season that represent Sendai have been forced to be reduced or canceled due to COVID-19.

Although the difficult situation continues in tourism, we will use it as a fund to get back to its usual and vibrant crowdedness in Sendai. Thank you for your continued support.

【Comment from Isao Shiraishi, CCBJI Miyagi/Yamagata District Manager】

"Coca-Cola" slim bottle is loved as a local bottle and has been sold in 33 varieties throughout Japan. Sendai design features an illustration of Date Masamune, the symbol of the region, and Sendai Castle, a popular tourist spot, and has been received very well. I know that many citizens are having a hard time because of the restrictions on going out due to COVID-19, but I would like you to feel happy when drinking it with the feeling of enjoying sightseeing. We will continue to work closely with Sendai City to contribute to the local community.

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【What is "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Regional Design?】

Since June 2017, the company has been designing bottles with regional symbols and tourist spots across Japan and selling them locally in limited volume as a special package to make travel more enjoyable. The company so far marketed 33 variations, which enjoy popularity among lots of people as a perfect souvenir.

”Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle is a premium package with aluminum material that has inherited the iconic curvy shape of the Contour Bottle, which is so distinctive that you can tell it is a Coca-Cola if you feel it even in the dark. The ice-cold feel of the bottle will make Coca-Cola tastier and more refreshing. Since its first arrival in Japan in July 2015, the company has released regional designs depicting tourist attractions and symbols all over Japan, as well as seasonal designs such as cherry blossoms, fireworks, and autumn leaves. In 2019, Japan Rugby team jersey design bottle was released, which was enjoyed by many people from "Coca-Cola" fans to those who do not usually drink carbonated beverages.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded on June 28 (Mon) a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) with Fussa City, Tokyo (Mayor Ikuo Kato) in efforts to improve the city’s public services and further vitalize the community.

Under this Agreement, CCBJI and Fussa City will work together in various areas including initiatives related to the promotion of tourism and the vitalization of the community; child rearing and education; and disaster and crime prevention.

From left: Fussa City Mayor Ikuo Kato, CCBJI Vending Area Sales Tokyo Regional Division Head Kenichi Kubo

As part of these initiatives under this Agreement, CCBJI will install Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines (Note 1) in Fussa City. On Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines, products that have become surplus stocks are sold at less than the usual price, along with regular products. Products in surplus stock are no different from regular products aside from the shorter expiration date (approx. 2 months). CCBJI hopes that selling Food Loss Prevention Products at lower prices will increase shoppers' opportunities to purchase its products and trigger an improvement in shopper awareness.

In addition, CCBJI will use part of the proceeds from its vending machines to be installed in the buildings and premises owned by Fussa City mainly for child rearing and education related collaborative initiatives.

Under our corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

[Comment by Fussa City Mayor Ikuo Kato]

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan has been cooperating with us in various occasions including the Fussa Tanabata Festival. I am very pleased to have this opportunity to conclude this agreement again. Through the conclusion of this agreement, I hope that we will make use of know-how that CCBJI possesses to further invigorate the community. In addition, Fussa City is focusing on child rearing and education under the slogan “rearing children in Fussa.” We intend to work together in particular on "child-rearing and education projects” through this agreement going forward.

[Comment from CCBJI Vending Area Sales Tokyo Regional Division Head Kenichi Kubo]

I am pleased to have concluded this agreement with Fussa City to collaborate on the improvement of public services and further vitalization of the community. Based on this agreement, we will install food loss prevention vending machines as well as disaster-relief vending machines first to help the city with the creation of a sustainable community and disaster prevention efforts in the region. Furthermore, we will use part of the proceeds from our vending machines to be installed in the facilities in Fussa City for initiatives related to child rearing and education to assist in delivering even more happy moments to the people of Fussa City.

(Note 1)

The activity of installing Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines aims to reduce food loss based on "12. Responsible Consumption and Production" in SDGs, and gives endorsement to the No-Foodloss Project, which is led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This is the fourth food loss prevention vending machine installed in Fussa City.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) launched a transboundary training program, “community revitalization project,” as part of the next-generation leaders development program “Coca-Cola University Japan (CCUJ)” (hereafter “CCUJ”) (*1) with the aim to develop leaders that can drive the organization in an ever-changing business environment.
 
 

The purpose of this new transboundary training is to provide an opportunity for our employees participating in CCUJ, university students selected through open recruitment, and visionary leaders aiming to create and transform society in local communities to work together to address difficult social issues facing the region so that they may think about their aspirations and meaning of work. Five days of hands-on training were conducted online which included creating a business plan for solving issues and presenting proposals, etc. based on the theme, “How do we grasp social issues and what should we do to develop local communities as sustainable regions?" with the cooperation of companies located in Ehime and Ishikawa prefectures. Through interactions in the training, we hope that the leaders driving transformation are inspired by students and visionary business leaders of their generation in the community, to obtain a broader perspective and a higher vision, and to feel that they also have an impact on others, so that the experience encourages leadership development.

We will continue to propel initiatives for talent and organizational development to deliver value to all, based on our mission to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value.
 
(*1) Coca-Cola University Japan (CCUJ) CCUJ was established in July 2020 for the purpose of developing next-generation leaders that drive transformation and the Coca-Cola system by understanding and practicing our mission, vision, and values represented by the company's corporate philosophy, "Paint it RED, mirai o nurikaero!” It’ objective is to nurture leaders that drive transformation toward sustainable growth based on a strong motive that “business as usual is not an option,” and to improve the value of the Coca-Cola system.
 

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan) today announced that Coca-Cola Red Sparks Rugby Team Player Soejima KameliRaravouLatianara has been nominated as member of the Japan Men’s National Rugby Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, which will begin on Friday, July 23.

The first game for the Japan Men's National Rugby Team will scheduled for Saturday, July 26. Please look forward to seeing the players shine on the big stage of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

We will continue to support the environment in which the nominated player can concentrate on their game as member of the Japan Men's National Rugby Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

【Nominated member of the Japan Men's National Rugby Team】

Soejima KameliRaravouLatianara

Date of birth：June 1,1983（Age 38）

Major national team participation: Japan Men’s National Rugby Team at the Olympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016

Favorite word (motto)：Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard

Coca-Cola is a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) toady announced that Katsuji Takashima, para-athlete employees from our special subsidiary Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Benefit Inc. (Headquarters in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director & President Narihiko Uemura), has been selected as members of the Japan national equestrian team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Equestrian games for the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 are scheduled to be held from Thursday, August 26 to Monday, August 30 at Equestrian Park (Setagaya-ku, Tokyo). Please look forward to seeing the CCBJI Group employee performing brilliantly on the big stage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

CCBJI will continue to create an environment in which the para-athletes can focus on their performance in the national equestrian team for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

[Profile]

Name: Katsuji Takashima

Home town: Chiba Prefecture

Date of birth: December 2, 1992 (28 years old)

Disability classification: Grade IV

Main results: Winner of The 2020 (4th) All Japan Para Equestrian

Championships Grade IV

Horse's name: Kennedy

Comments: It has not been an easy journey to get here, but I am pleased that my efforts that I have been made since I decided to aim for the world with my favorite horse finally bore fruit. I’d like to enjoy performing with my partner horse here in Tokyo to make para equestrian known to as many people as possible.

Coca-Cola is a Worldwide Partner of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

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West Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.

West Nippon Expressway Service Holdings Co., Ltd.

West Nippon Expressway Retail Co., Ltd.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

West Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka City; Representative Director & President Hidekazu Maekawa), West Nippon Expressway Service Holdings Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka City; Representative Director & President Masaharu Nakane), West Nippon Expressway Retail Co., Ltd. (Kita-ku, Osaka City; Representative Director & President Kohei Nakano), and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan) will start a subscription service "Highway Coffee Pass" from July 1 this year for a limited period of about six month. Subscribers will be eligible to receive two bottles of target product per day at 48 outlets located in service areas/parking areas (SA/PA) run by West Nippon Expressway Retail Co., Ltd. for a monthly fee of 3,500 yen (2,800 yen for the initial month) (tax included).

"Highway Coffee Pass" has come to fruition as a result of a shared desire of NEXCO West Japan Group and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. to do something for daily users of the highways including truck drivers who are engaged in transporting various goods as essential workers in an effort to support Japan's economic activities and our daily lives amid the Covid pandemic. This will be the first subscription service provided on highways.

1. Service name:

Highway Coffee Pass

2. Service description:

A service that allows users (subscribers) to receive 2 bottles of target product every day at participating outlets

Participating outlets: 48 outlets at service areas and parking areas run by West Japan Expressway Retail Co., Ltd. 

 (Not available in convenience stores and vending machines)

Target product: Georgia Japan Craftsman Black (500mlPET)

* You cannot receive two bottles at the same time (The second bottle can be received three hours after the first one.)

■Georgia Japan Craftsman Black 500mlPET (Coca-Cola product)

Coffee produced using the cold-water extraction* which has been uniquely developed in Japan, characterized by the rich aroma and flavor of coffee while having a clear taste with less bitterness and off-note tastes.   

* Uses 5% cold-brew coffee

3. Application period:

Jul. 1 (Thu), 2021 midnight to Nov. 30 (Tue), 2021, 11:59 p.m.

 * The first 500 applications will be accepted. (first-come first-served basis)

4. Service provision period:

Jul. 1 (Thu), 2021 midnight to Dec. 31 (Fri), 2021, 11:59 p.m.

 * Available during business hours of the participating outlets

5. Price (monthly amount):

Initial month: 2,800 yen incl. tax ; 2nd month onwards: 3,500 yen incl. tax.

E.g.: Initial month; 2,800 yen → 2nd month; 3,500 yen → 3rd month; 3,500 yen

...A saving of about 5,000 yen if receiving two bottles every day for 30 days (total 60 bottles)!

(When purchasing at normal selling price: 139 yen incl. tax x 60 bottles = 8,340 yen)

* Payments methods available for use: Credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay only. (Visa/Master Card/JCB/Diners Club Card/American Express/Discover Card)

6. How to apply

(The images are for illustration purposes only. They may differ from actual appearance.)

* The application page is accessible from the QR code on the posters displayed in the participating outlets and the West Nippon Expressway Retail Co. Ltd. website.→ URL: https://w-retail.co.jp/motenasu/index.html

* A website provided by favy Co., Ltd. will be used for the application process and presentation of membership coupon.

* After application, the contract will be automatically renewed unless you cancel the automatic recurring payment.

7. How to use

(The images are for illustration purposes only. They may differ from actual appearance.)

* Other products can be purchased at the same time when using the membership coupon.

【Stores eligible for the Highway Coffee Pass】

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan) released “Annual Review 2020” today, containing FY2020 business and financial information, on the company website (https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annualreview.php).

"Annual Review 2020" contains information on our business model, value chain, business strategies, and reports on our activities in 2020, as well as strategies and activities in the ESG area (environment, social, and governance). In particular, it includes our President’s message communicating management strategies for medium- to long-term sustainable growth through fundamental business transformation under the mission “ Deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value”; a message from the CFO explaining 2020 business performance, outlook for 2021 and financial strategies for improving shareholder value; and a message from Head of Commercial describing commercial activities for becoming preferred choice of our customers and a message from Head of SCM explaining supply chain management for a stable supply network. It also includes updates on our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and initiatives to enhance our foundation with the use of IT, promoting digitization, and enhancing human resource capabilities and organizational strength. With respect to CSV (Creating Shared Value) initiatives, we introduce Coca-Cola system’s sustainability framework, which identifies three platforms and nine priority issues, "CSV Goals" that express our commitment, and specific examples that leverage our strengths.

2020 was a year of significant changes in economic activities and in our daily lives, but we continued to drive the transformation which will be the basis for sustainable growth, based on the concept that “business as usual is not an option”. We will continue to transform our business to return to a growth trajectory, making efforts to supply the beverages that have become lifestyle necessities, with a priority on the safety and peace of mind of our stakeholders.

【Outline of Annual Review 2020】
Date of release: Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Period reviewed: January 2020 to December 2020
URL:
Japanese version https://www.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annualreview.php
English version https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/ir/library/annualreview.php

Key contents:
●Leaders' Perspective: Our Value Creation Story
   Corporate philosophy
   Top message/CFO message
   Topics: Highlights of 2020 and the First Half of 2021
●Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan at a Glance
   Overview of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan
   Financial and Non-Financial Highlights
●The Challenge of Value Creation
   Our Value Chain
   Message from Head of Commercial/Commercial Activities
   Message from Head of SCM/Supply Chain Management Initiatives
   Initiatives for Infrastructure Enhancement (IT, human resource, etc.)
   CSV Initiatives Leveraging Our Strengths / CSV Topics
●Governance and Financial Framework
   Corporate Governance (governance structure, executive compensation, risk management, etc.)
   Financial Data, etc.



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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter "CCBJI"), in compliance with the government policy on "workplace vaccination" for COVID-19, will implement workplace vaccination from June 30th as soon as it is ready, aiming to contribute to the acceleration of the vaccine rollout and the early acquisition of group immunity, and the resuming of economic activities.

Vaccinations will be administered at CCBJI's Tokyo/Akasaka Office, Fukuoka/Fukuoka Office, Osaka/Senrioka Office, Aichi/Nagoya Office, and Saitama/Okegawa Office. CCBJI Group employees (including those indirectly employed) and their families are eligible for the scheme.

To allow employees who desire to receive the vaccination to flexibly secure time, CCBJI permits such employees to receive a shot even during their work hours, and exempt them from work during such time. And if such employees become unwell due to side effects of the vaccine on the day of receiving the vaccine and find it difficult to work, they are eligible to take a special paid leave for the day. If they become unwell on the following day or later, they are eligible to take one day of special paid leave in principle.

【Vaccination overview】

■ Scheduled start date: After Jun. 30, 2021, as soon as it is ready

■ Locations of vaccinations: Tokyo/Akasaka Office, Fukuoka/Fukuoka Office, Osaka/Senrioka Office, Aichi/Nagoya Office, Saitama/Okegawa Office

■Eligible employees: Permanent employees, contracted employees, temporary staff, rehired employees, vendor staff, and part-time employees of CCBJI Group (Note)

■ Vaccinators: Partnered medical institutions

Through the consistent efforts to help the employees maintain and promote their health, CCBJI intends to continue providing high-quality products and value-added services as a total beverage company committed to enrich people’s daily lives by delivering happy and refreshing moments at every occasion available.

(Note) Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., Coca-Cola Customer Marketing Co., Ltd., Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Inc., FV Japan Co., Ltd., Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services Inc., and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Benefit Inc.

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On Wednesday, June 9th, 2021, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter "CCBJI") joined the members of The Nippon Foundation’s “CHANGE FOR THE BLUE” project to participate in a ceremony held in the City of Hita (in Oita Prefecture) to unveil the newly installed empty container collection & recycle box specially designed in collaboration with the “Attack on Titan” animation team.

A local project named “CHANGE FOR THE BLUE in Oita” was formed for the purpose of promoting the environment beautification around the areas where vending machines are installed by making the consumers more aware of the need to distinguish empty container collection boxes set up next to vending machines from general trash bins and stop using these boxes to disposing of any types of garbage other than used empty beverage containers. The organizers hope that this project will ultimately help contribute to the reduction of marine plastic pollution.

Prior to the unveiling ceremony, four students from Oita Junior College, Hiramatsu Educational Group dressed as the Survey Corps characters that appear in “Attack on Titan” conducted a survey on April 29 to check the cleanliness of the environment of three locations around Hita Station where empty container collection boxes were set up next to Coca-Cola vending machines and see whether there were any other types of garbage thrown into these boxes or not. Among these three locations, the location that appeared to be in need of improvement the most was chosen as the site to place the original empty container collection box designed in collaboration with the “Attack on Titan” animation team as an impactful visual tool to raise the consumers’ awareness about proper handling of waste and marine plastic pollution.

A follow-up survey is planned to be conducted on this site to compare the cleanliness of the environment “before” and “after” installing the new empty container collection box and observe the changes in the consumer behavior, and use the survey results to continue raising the social awareness on inappropriate waste dumping. “CHANGE FOR THE BLUE” is a community-based project extended from The Nippon Foundation’s “UMI TO NIPPON Project” aimed at building stronger bond among people who deeply care about preserving the marine ecosystem and handing over cleaner oceans to the next generation. Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan intends to continue supporting this initiative in hopes of educating the students and future generations about the actual conditions of marine environment and raising their awareness on the importance of using the empty container collection boxes set up next to vending machines appropriately to improve the recycling rate of recyclable waste materials.

■Overview of the empty container collection box featuring the “Attack on Titan” character design

・Set up period (current schedule): June 9 (Wed) - November 22 (Mon), 2021

・Location: Next to the vending machine installed in front of the noodle shop named Dairyu Ramen Kuratatsu (13-4, Motomachi, Hita, Oita)

・For more details, click the link below to access the project’s official website: https://obs3ch.tv/cp/change_for_the_blue/shingeki/

■ CHANGE FOR THE BLUE

This project was launched in November 2018 as part of The Nippon Foundation “UMI TO NIPPON Project" with a specific aim to encourage all the people in Japan to consider marine plastic pollution as their personal matter and raise the awareness of the entire society about the importance of “stopping to dump any more waste into the oceans”.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan) today announced that 6 members of the Coca-Cola Red Sparks Hockey Team have been nominated as member of the Japan Women’s National Hockey Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, which will begin on Friday, July 23.

The first game for the Japan Women's National Hockey Team will be against Chinese national team, scheduled for Sunday, July 25, from 11:45 a.m. Please look forward to seeing the players shine on the big stage of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

We will continue to support the environment in which the nominated players can concentrate on their game as members of the Japan Women's National Hockey Team for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

【Nominated members of the Japan Women's National Hockey Team】

Coca-Cola Red Sparks Hockey Team Web site  https://club.ccbji.co.jp/ja/hockey/

Coca-Cola is a Worldwide Partner of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded on June 4 (Friday) an “agreement for a demonstration experiment with a food loss prevention vending machine” (hereafter “Agreement”) with Sagamihara City (Mayor Kentaro Motomura; hereafter “Sagamihara City”), Kanagawa Prefecture, and installed a food loss prevention vending machine in the city hall.

"Food Loss Prevention Vending Machine” installed at the main entrance on the first floor of the Sagamihara City Hall main building

CCBJI has entered into this Agreement as part of “Sagamihara SDGs Partner” (Note 1) collaboration efforts, for which CCBJI registered this year, and installed the “Food Loss Prevention Vending Machine” as a demonstration experiment. As a partner of Sagamihara City, which works towards achieving and promoting SDGs, CCBJI will raise awareness of food loss reduction among Sagamihara citizens and verify its effectiveness to make the most of the efforts for the future with Sagamihara City. Part of the proceeds from the "Food Loss Prevention Vending Machine" will be donated to Sagamihara City to be used for initiatives that contribute to the promotion of SDGs.

On “Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines,” products that have become surplus stocks are sold at less than the usual price as “food loss prevention products,“ along with regular products. “Food Loss Prevention Products” are no different from regular products other than that they are close to their best-by date (approx. 2 months). CCBJI hopes that purchasing “Food Loss Prevention Products” through this vending machine will lead to increasing purchasers’ awareness about food loss, and intends to make efforts to help Sagamihara City achieve and promote SDGs.

Under our corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

■Outline of the demonstration experiment with the Food Loss Prevention Vending Machine

Installation date: June 4, 2021 (Friday)

Location: At the main entrance on the first floor of the Sagamihara City Hall main building

Objectives of the demonstration experiment: To raise the citizens’ awareness of the food loss reduction and the promotion of SDGs and to facilitate their proactive actions towards them

Demonstration experiment period: From June 4, 2021 to March 31, 2023 (planned)

(Note 1)

Sagamihara City has been selected as a "SDGs Future City.” Based on the SDGs philosophy, Sagamihara City is seeking for companies, organizations, and the like that work together on tackling regional issues and creating a sustainable community where no one will be left behind, as a “Sagamihara SDGs Partner.” CCBJI has Sagamihara Sales Center in Sagamihara City. As a company having its business site also in Sagamihara City, CCBJI has registered as a "Sagamihara SDGs Partner" this year, empathizing with the objectives of "Sagamihara SDGs Partner.”

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) has banned all CCBJI Group employees from smoking throughout the company premises regardless of indoors and outdoors from January 2023, as a health management initiative.

Since January 2020, CCBJI Group has been committing to non-smoking during working hours (except breaks), non-smoking indoors, and non-smoking inside company vehicles with some exceptions.  And in further efforts to maintain and promote employees' health and prevent passive smoking and disease, its internal rules on non-smoking will become stricter. In addition, CCBJI will strengthen non-smoking measures by expanding and improving its program to support employees in quitting smoking, including online medical service, and implementing continuous educational activities. Furthermore, the company will set a non-smoking day once a month starting from this June, and once a week from January 2023 to gradually increase the frequency, and totally ban smoking throughout the company premises including outdoors from January 2023.　

As a total beverage company that provides products and services that are essential to the daily lives of many, CCBJI believes that its employees have the responsibility of taking the initiative to lead active and healthy lifestyles and expressed its commitment to support their efforts to this end in the form of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Health Declaration (*1). CCBJI was certified as “Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (White 500)” (*2) in March 2020 as a result of its continuous health enhancement for employees.          

With the introduction of new ways of working due to the spread of the COVID-19, people are encouraged to go straight home or work from home, which reduces the opportunities for commuting and travel, and thus reduces the time for physical exercise. In response to this, as a measure to promote health, we have developed our own original smartphone application that displays the number of steps walked and the percentage of the goal achieved, and have held the "Sawayaka Walk" event to encourage moderate walking exercise. We are also promoting commuting by bicycle to reduce the risk of infection by the COVID-19.

Through the consistent efforts to help the employees maintain and promote their health, CCBJI intends to continue providing high-quality products and value-added services as a total beverage company committed to enrich people’s daily lives by delivering happy and refreshing moments at every occasion available.

■ Non-smoking initiatives

Note 1: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Health Declaration

*For details, see here 

https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/humanrights/health.php

Note 2: “Certified Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (White 500)”

*For details, see here

https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=728

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On Monday, May 31, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement for Community Revitalization (hereafter “the Agreement”) with Kiyose City, Tokyo (Mayor Kintaro Shibuya) in efforts to improve the city’s public services and to invigorate the community.

From left, Kiyose City Mayor Kintaro Shibuya, CCBJI Vending Area Sales Tokyo Regional Division Head Kenichi Kubo

Based on the Agreement, CCBJI and Kiyose City will work together in various areas including matters concerning the promotion of SDGs, safety & comfort of life and in the community, city promotions, etc. to drive initiatives that improve people’s lives.

As a part of such initiatives, we will install the Food Loss Prevention Vending Machine in Kiyose City. The activity of installing Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines aims to reduce food loss based on "Responsible Consumption and Production" in SDGs, and gives endorsement to the No-Foodloss Project, which is led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. On Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines, products that have become surplus stocks are sold at less than the usual price, along with regular products. Surplus stock products are no different from regular products other than the fact that they are close to the best-before-dates (about 2 months). We expect that selling food loss prevention products at lower prices will increase shoppers' opportunities to purchase our products and trigger an improvement in shopper awareness. We will also install disaster-relief vending machines, managed by CCBJI, as a measure against disasters. These vending machines will be used to provide drinks free of charge during a disaster and offer emergency support.

Under our corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

[Comment by Kiyose City Mayor Kintaro Shibuya]

“Community building through collaboration” is a major goal in Kiyose City. And I am extremely pleased to have concluded the Agreement with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Kiyose City and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan will be working closely together so that all Kiyose citizens may live in comfort and with pride, by implementing diverse initiatives and striving to invigorate the communities and improve public services, resulting in mutual growth.

[Comment from Kenichi Kubo, Tokyo Regional Division Head, CCBJI Vending Area Sales]

I am pleased to be working with Kiyose City through the conclusion of this Agreement, to collaborate on community revitalization and improvement of public services. With this agreement, we will install food loss prevention vending machines and disaster-relief vending machines to promote SDGs and provide assistance for the safety and security of people’s daily lives. We also hope to work together on “community building through collaboration” efforts concerning city promotion, nurturing civic pride, etc., so that we can support in delivering even more happy moments to the people of Kiyose City.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) began accepting WEB reservations for the newly opened “Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Online Plant Tour” from June 7.

Since all Plant Tours are currently suspended to prevent further coronavirus infections (Note 1), we launched the new “Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Online Plant Tour” that allows customers who have been unable to visit our plant tours in person due to the COVID-19 restrictions or because of long travel distances, to experience and enjoy our Plant Tour remotely.

In addition to a guided tour highlighting the history of Coca-Cola, the manufacturing process of Coca-Cola products, environmental and recycling initiatives, and a quiz section to test your Coca-Cola knowledge, the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Online Plant Tour provides content only available for viewing through the online tour, such as a video introduction of the new state of the art Hiroshima Plant that was newly built last year. Also at the end of the tour, participants have the opportunity to ask questions and chat in real time with the online tour guide.

As plant tours have also been used by schools for student field trips, we hope the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Online Plant Tour also presents content that contributes to their education.

Note 1: We will inform you via our official website when the resumption of plant tours is decided.

[Outline of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Online Plant Tour]

■Start date of reservation: June 7, 2021－

■Start date of tour: June 21, 2021－　

■Maximum capacity of participants: 5 groups/registered connections per tour, about 3 times a week

　(we expect to gradually expand availability to allow more visitors to enjoy the tour.）

■Time required:  About 35- 40 min

■How to apply: Please apply from our official website（https://www.ccbji.co.jp/onlinetour/）.

■Browsing devices: PC, tablet, smartphone

(Recommended browsers: Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge latest stable version)

■Other: Please see the URL above for details.

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As of today, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) has begun the full-scale operation of our new manufacturing line for alcoholic beverages at our Komatsu Plant (in Komatsu-cho, Saijo-shi, Ehime Prefecture).

The Komatsu Plant will be the third of CCBJI’s plants to manufacture alcoholic beverages, following the Saitama Plant (Yoshimi-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture) and the Kyoto Plant (Kumiyama-cho, Kuse-gun, Kyoto Prefecture), and will mainly be responsible for supplying products to the West Japan area. Our new equipment for manufacturing alcoholic beverages (licensed to produce alcohol in April 2021) has the capacity to produce 84 million 350 ml cans of product annually, the equivalent of 3.5 million cases.

We are also committed to enhancing a supply system that continuously satisfies customer demand and delivers safe and secure Coca-Cola products to everyone in the community.

[Overview of the Komatsu Plant’s alcoholic beverage production line]

■Name: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Komatsu Plant

■ Location: 806-1 Myoguchi-kou, Komatsu-cho, Saijo-shi, Ehime Prefecture

■ Name: Line 6

■ Start of Operations: May 26, 2021

■ Production capacity: 1,000 bottles per minute (350ml can)

■ Production items: 5 kinds of Lemon-do (Hachimitsu Lemon 3%, Teiban Lemon 5%, Shio Lemon 7%, Oni Lemon 9%, sugar-free Kamisori Lemon 9%)

■ Investment amount: Approx. 830 million yen

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJH”) published the "CSV Report 2021", which summarizes efforts to realize value creation with society, on May 26. It is available on the company website. (https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/doc.php)

We aim to contribute to the development of a sustainable society through our beverage business with CSV (Creating Shared Value) as the foundation of our management, which takes business growth and social sustainability as one challenge. The CSV Report 2021 provides a compact listing of strategies in the ESG area (environmental, social and governance) to achieve sustainable growth, initiatives in the three platforms of the "Sustainability Framework" identified by the Coca-Cola system in Japan, and environmental data so that stakeholders can better understand the company. We also introduced the transformation we have promoted for sustainable growth under the strong will of that business as usual was not an option while economic activities and social life were completely changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

 [Key Features of CSV Report 2021]

● Three key activities are highlighted.

"Efforts at ‘With Corona’ Era", "Hiroshima Plant recovery from natural disaster", and "Toward a World Without Waste" are highlighted at the beginning of the report.

● "Value Creation Cycle", "Japan Coca-Cola System Sustainability Framework" and "Value created by CCBJH Group". These are introduced in more details than previous reports.

It provides a detailed explanation of the relevance and positioning of the "Coca-Cola System Sustainability Framework" and our non-financial goal "CSV goals". In particular, through our business activities, we are demonstrating the economic and social value (Outcome) that we create for the society we are aiming for.

● "Value Creation Initiatives" in three platforms: "Inclusion", "Communities" and "Resources".

The activities that have been addressed in line with the nine priority issues of the three platforms identified by the Coca-Cola System in Japan. It shows the impact that we have had through our activities and the direction we will be in the future.

[Outline of CSV Report 2021]

Date of release: May 26, 2021

Format: A4 48 pages (Japanese PDF/English PDF)

URL: Japanese edition:

        https://www.ccbji.co.jp/csv/doc.php

        English edition:

        https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/doc.php

Reviewed period: Jan. 2020 – Dec. 2020

Other: A digest version will be posted on our website in June 2021

[Key contents of CSV Report 2021]

● Highlights

- Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic

- Recovery from natural disaster at the Hiroshima Plant

- Toward a World Without Waste

● Corporate Philosophy

- “Paint it RED! Let’s Repaint Our Future”

● section 1 "Value Creation Story"

- Top message

- Coca-Cola System Sustainability Framework

- CCBJH Group Commitment toward Value Creation

● section 2 " Value Creation Initiatives "

- Platform “Inclusion”

- Platform "Communities"

- Platform "Resources"

● section 3 "Foundation for Value Creation"

- Customer satisfaction - Quality Assurance

- Ethics and Compliance - Risk Management

- Human Rights and Employee Job Satisfaction - Corporate Governance

- CCBJH Group Profile

- External Evaluations

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To support those who were affected by COVID-19, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter ", CCBJI") made the donation to Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture on May 24.

When the spread of new coronavirus infections began impacting the society with ongoing changes last year, the company examined how it could support the affected local communities through its business to cope with the changing environment. Since April 2020, the company has been donating Coca-Cola brand products to healthcare professionals through municipalities and local medical associations.

While we are entering a new phase with the rollout of the vaccines, there is an ongoing situation with people who are affected by COVID-19 and need supports. Against such a background, CCBJI donated to provide support through its main business in collaboration with municipalities who grasp the most detailed status of the areas.

The products donated to this city will be distributed to medical staff and others who are engaged in prevention of spread of COVID-19.

 We will continue to collaborate with all members of municipalities to be able to provide help to those who are in need of support through donation of our products.

■Outline of product donation

Date & Time: May 24, 2021

Offered to: Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture

Donated products: Coca-Cola products, 50 cases

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value to address the challenges faced by the communities through its business activities.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) installed a ”Protect the Oceans!” wrapped vending machine designed by students at Nagoya City University on May 14 at Takiko Campus (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture) of the university.

The “Protect the Oceans!" vending machine was installed as the first activity of Nagoya City University SDGs Center (NCU SDGs Center) which opened on May 1 this year. With the “Protect the Oceans!” message, the vending machine was wrapped with the motif of sea turtles and fish swimming in the sea designed by NCU Global Justice Project, a group of students from the Faculty of Humanities and Sociology who won the first prize at the SDGs IDEA FORUM 2020 hosted by Nagoya City and Nagoya City University. The plan to design and install this vending machine was implemented since the content of the said project which aims to make Nagoya City a recycling-based society matched our vision of the realization of a plastic recycling society.

On May 14, the unveiling ceremony of the “Protect the Oceans!” vending machine was held at Nagoya City University Takiko Campus (Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture).

※The unveiling ceremony at Nagoya City University Takiko Campus on May 14

■ Message from Keisuke Seki, VM Central Japan District, Vending Area Sales, CCBJI

CCBJI has committed to tackle waste problems including marine waste and has paid special attention to the environmental problems of plastic bottles. The Coca-Cola System has been implementing various activities to realize the global goal of "World Without Waste." We would be glad if this vending machine could provide an opportunity for many people to understand about recycling-based society.

Under the corporate philosophy of delivering happy moments to everyone while creating value, CCBJI works on creation of shared value (CSV) through its core business in efforts to tackle communities’ challenges and further partner with various entities.

【Reference】

● “THE ROUTE to Shared Value,” CSV Goals that Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Formulates

https://en.ccbj-holdings.com/pdf/news/604.pdf

● Introduction of initiatives for World Without Waste

https://www.cocacola.co.jp/sustainability/world-without-waste (Japanese)

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To support those who were affected by COVID-19, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter ", CCBJI") made the donation to Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture on May 10.

When the spread of new coronavirus infections began impacting the society with ongoing changes last year, the company examined how it could support the affected local communities through its business to cope with the changing environment. Since April 2020, the company has been donating Coca-Cola brand products to healthcare professionals through municipalities and local medical associations.

While we are entering a new phase with the rollout of the vaccines, there is an ongoing situation with people who are affected by COVID-19 and need supports. Against such a background, CCBJI donated to provide support through its main business in collaboration with municipalities who grasp the most detailed status of the areas.

The products donated to this city will be distributed to medical staff and others who are engaged in prevention of spread of COVID-19.

 We will continue to collaborate with all members of municipalities to be able to provide help to those who are in need of support through donation of our products.

■Outline of product donation

Date & Time: May 10, 2021

Offered to: Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture

Donated products: Coca-Cola products, 50 cases

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value to address the challenges faced by the communities through its business activities.

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"Cool Touch Mask", sold in the vending machines of FV Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters in Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Tatsuhiko Sano; hereafter “FV Japan”), a group company of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc., won the Function/Environment Award at "The 17th Glass Bottle Award", and its award ceremony was held on Friday, May 7.

　Hosted by Glass Bottle Association (Chairman: Hisatsugu Ishizuka), "Glass Bottle Award" is an award to evaluate glass bottles that are used in various scenes in life from a variety of perspectives of not only function, environment, and design but also trend and lifestyles, as well as to recognize good glass bottles chosen from a diversified and comprehensive standpoint with individual awards set up for each member of the screening committee. This year, 8 products were selected and FV Japan's "Cool Touch Mask" received the Function/Environment Award. "Cool Touch Mask" was planned and introduced into the market by FV Japan, as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19, to use its beverage vending machines to sell face masks without face-to-face, human contact.

■ Reason for the award

The product was highly evaluated for: "Its unique idea of putting a face mask, which has become an essential item, in a glass bottle of adequate weight and selling it in a vending machine. The mask is cooled directly to achieve a refreshing feeling and put into a glass bottle with excellent sealing performance to enhance the feeling of cleanliness and peace of mind."

From left, Tatsuhiko Sano, Representative Director & President Tatsuhiko, Mr.Shigeki Yoshinaga,  Executive Director of Japan Glass Bottle Association

[Comments by Mr. Shigeki Yoshinaga, Executive Director of Japan Glass Bottle Association]

I would like to congratulate you on this award. In the midst of the spread of the new coronavirus, I feel that the product you have developed is an initiative of high social value that fully demonstrates the role of vending machines, which function as infrastructure. I am very honored that glass bottles were used as containers for such a product. In particular, this year's award-winning product is based on a unique idea that goes beyond the conventional wisdom, with careful consideration of hygiene and usage scenarios. I would like to express my appreciation for their creativity and ingenuity. I look forward to the development of unique products that will contribute to society from various perspectives in the future.

[Comments by Tatsuhiko Sano, Representative Director and President of FV Japan Co., Ltd.]

We are very pleased that "Cool Touch Mask", planned by us, was highly evaluated. FV Japan had thought of what we could do to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and came up with an idea to use our vending machines as a one-stop platform to make face masks more accessible to consumers, and decided to launch a project to sell them. We put our efforts into its versatility and hygiene by using glass bottles for containers. We will continue to consider various efforts, including vending machines, to be able to help you.

Under our corporate mission of delivering happy moments to everyone while creating value, we work on the creation of shared value (CSV) through our core business to address community challenges and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) announced that we have decided to terminate the activities of our rugby team at the end of 2021 and the Japan Rugby Top League (Located in Minato-ku, Chairman Osamu Ota, hereinafter referred to as "JRTL") has accepted CCBJI's resignation from the JRTL and the withdrawal of its application to enter the new league (hereinafter referred to as the "New League"), which will be administered by the JRTL and scheduled to start in January 2022.

Our Coca-Cola Red Sparks rugby team has actively supported the development of rugby culture in Japan together with the local community since its establishment in 1966, and has long been active as a top team in Japan, gaining promotion to the Japan Top League organized by the Japan Rugby Football Union, in 2006.

In the midst of rapid changes in the business environment, the Company has been steadily implementing reform initiatives to set a foundation for growth over the medium to long term. We have been evaluating all aspects of our current business model and operating structure, with a principle focus on sustaining and growing our core beverage business.

As a result of this comprehensive business review, we have made the difficult decision to terminate the activities of our rugby team at the end of this year, and we regret to announce that we will not be participating in the new league.

We are committed to providing appropriate career support for our team and staff members, and we will continue to contribute to the further development of the local community and rugby culture.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have given us your support and encouragement for our rugby team over the years.

■Overview of Coca-Cola Red Sparks rugby team

Team name: Coca-Cola Red Sparks

Team Location: 7-9-66 Hakozaki, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Home ground: SAWAYAKA Sports Plaza (1-2-2　Kashiihamafuto, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)

Establishment: 1966

Director and Supervisor: Mukai, Shougo

Team website: https://club.ccbji.co.jp/ja/rugby/

■Japan Rugby Football Union  New Rugby League Tournament Format Information

Website: https://www.rugby-japan.jp/newleague/information

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To support those who were affected by COVID-19, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter "CCBJI") made the donation to Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture on April 26.

When the spread of new coronavirus infections began impacting the society with ongoing changes last year, the company examined how it could support the affected local communities through its business to cope with the changing environment. Since April 2020, the company has been donating Coca-Cola brand products to healthcare professionals through municipalities and local medical associations.

While we are entering a new phase with the rollout of the vaccines, there is an ongoing situation with people who are affected by COVID-19 and need supports. Against such a background, CCBJI donated to provide support through its main business in collaboration with municipalities who grasp the most detailed status of the areas.

The products donated to this city will be distributed to medical staff and others who are engaged in prevention of spread of COVID-19.

We will continue to collaborate with all members of municipalities to be able to provide help to those who are in need of support through donation of our products.

■Outline of product donation

Date & Time: Apr. 26, 2021

Offered to: Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture

Donated products: Coca-Cola products, 50 cases

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value to address the challenges faced by the communities through its business activities.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) on Friday, April 16 concluded a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) with Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture (Mayor: Kazuhiro Miyamoto) for the purpose of developing local community and improving resident services.

Under this agreement, CCBJI and Moriyama City will work together in various areas including the creation of momentum for and legacy of the Olympics and Paralympics and the prevention of crimes and disasters, to collaborate on initiatives that will lead to the development of local community and improvement of resident services.

Specifically, we installed Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines at the Moriyama City Environmental Learning Declaration Memorial Park Exchange Center Facility. The activity of installing Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines aims to reduce food loss based on "Responsible Consumption and Production" in SDGs, and gives endorsement to the No-Foodloss Project, which is led by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. On Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines, products that have become surplus stocks are sold at about half the normal price in parallel with regular products. Surplus stock products are no different from regular products other than the point that they are close to the best-by dates (about 2 months before). We expect that selling Food Loss Prevention Products at lower prices will increase shoppers' opportunities to purchase our products and trigger an improvement in shopper awareness.

CCBJI has been collaborating with the city by donating Coca-Cola products to improve its community welfare, etc., and will take issues of the city comprehensively in the form of Comprehensive Collaborative Agreement, to work together for solutions.

Photo from the signing ceremony (From the left, Keisuke Seki, Central Japan District Manager, CCBJI Vending Area Sales, Moriyama City Mayor Kazuhiro Miyamoto)

[Comment from Moriyama City Mayor Kazuhiro Miyamoto]

We are very pleased to have concluded this agreement with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Co., Inc. today. Also we would like to thank Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan for their generous support of various city government initiatives, including the Olympic Torch Relay and support for measures against the new coronavirus infection. We hope that this agreement will be a good opportunity for us to build an even better relationship.

[Comment from Keisuke Seki, Central Japan District Manager, CCBJI Vending Area Sales]

I am pleased to have concluded this agreement with Moriyama City, our regular customer, to collaborate on the development of local community and improvement of resident services. In line with the signing of this agreement, CCBJI installed our first Food Loss Prevention Vending Machine in the city. We will continue to collaborate and work together in various areas including the revitalization of community to deliver further happy moments to the people of Moriyama City.

[Outline of Food Loss Prevention Vending Machines]

Installation date: March 31, 2021

Location: Moriyama City Environmental Learning City Declaration Memorial Park Exchange Center Facility (2840, Sazukawa-cho, Moriyama City, Shiga Prefecture)

Food Loss Prevention Product selling price: About half the normal price

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On Thursday, April 1, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan), Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Inc. (headquarters in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director & President Takahide Baba) and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services Inc. (headquarters in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director & President Rajeev Mall) held a joint welcome ceremony to welcome 238 new employees joining the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group in 2021.

The ceremony was held online using the web conferencing system to follow suit of the format applied last year as a precautionary measure to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 infections and prioritize the safety of the attending employees and guests, including Representative Director & President Calin Dragan and key members of the Executive Leadership Team and HR Division who have gathered on this day to welcome them all. 

The President addressed the new employees with the following message.

【Message from Calin Dragan, Representative Director & President (excerpt)】

■ Achieving the mission

Our mission is to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value”. In order to achieve this mission, all the employees must come together and work hand in hand to overcome all the different challenges we will be confronted with time after time. We are counting on the contributions from each and every one of you who newly joined our workforce to help the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group lead its way toward sustainable growth through your concerted efforts working together as one team. Gambarimasho!

■ Importance of Mission, Vision and Values

As the first step, we would like you all to gain a deep understanding of our corporate philosophy, “Mission, Vision and Values” and its underlying principles we collectively refer to as “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero”. We not only want you to understand these underlying principles conceptually but also embody them by putting all of them into practice.

Our corporate philosophy is a statement that defines the significance of our existence and the value we deliver as a company. It serves as the cornerstone of our corporate management. In order for all of us to be able to fulfill our shared mission, we would like you all to always act with the following four core values in mind.

We want you to keep “Learning” a lot to enrich your knowledge, act and respond with “Agility”, get things done with a “Result-oriented” mindset, and engage in all these activities with “Integrity”. Your activities that align with all these four values will lead to our motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero”.

In particular, “Learning” is a value that matters a great deal. That is because we, as well as our business, can only grow by learning from new discoveries and insights, embracing innovative ideas, acting with agility and making sure we get things done to produce the results we aimed to achieve. So please remember to keep learning even after you join our workforce. The more you enhance your individual capabilities by acquiring more advanced professional skills, the better position we will be to grow together and achieve greater results as an enterprise.

■ Self-discipline to work hard every day to get closer to making big wishes and dreams come true

I can well imagine that you are filled with hope and holding on to a big dream as you each start your new life today as a working member of the society. The key to fulfill your hopes and dreams can be found in numerous areas if you search through the “many attractive opportunities offered in the global Coca-Cola business”, become an “integral part of the Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group that is filled with potentials of growing and expanding much bigger” and stay focused on putting your best “in your everyday duties”.

I look forward to seeing each one of you hold the pride and confidence as the employee of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group and play an active role in contributing to the growth of our business by never forgetting to continue your self-improvement efforts that will get you closer to where you hope to reach and make your dream come true.

“Paint it RED! Let’s repaint our future!” and build Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group together into an even more influential enterprise that can exhibit stronger leadership and increase its presence in the global beverage industry!

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To support those who were affected by COVID-19, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter ", CCBJI") made the donation to Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture on March 30.

When the spread of new coronavirus infections began impacting the society with ongoing changes last year, the company examined how it could support the affected local communities through its business to cope with the changing environment. Since April 2020, the company has been donating Coca-Cola brand products to healthcare professionals through municipalities and local medical associations.

While we are entering a new phase with the rollout of the vaccines, there is an ongoing situation with people who are affected by COVID-19 and need supports. Against such a background, CCBJI donated to provide support through its main business in collaboration with municipalities who grasp the most detailed status of the areas.

The products donated to this city will be distributed to medical staff and others who are engaged in prevention of spread of COVID-19.

 We will continue to collaborate with all members of municipalities to be able to provide help to those who are in need of support through donation of our products.

■Outline of product donation

Date & Time: March 30, 2021

Offered to: Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture

Donated products: Coca-Cola products, 100 cases

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value to address the challenges faced by the communities through its business activities.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) donated a part of the sales from "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Aizu Design with a hope that it would be useful to promote tourism in Aizuwakamatsu City. On March 23, the company made a courtesy call on Shohei Muroi, Mayor of Aizuwakamatsu City, and presented a list of donations.

"Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Aizu Design is a limited-edition bottle available only in regions around Aizu, featuring iconic illustrations of Tsurugajo Castle, Akabeko, and Okiagari koboshi. Although this bottle was once discontinued, it has been well received by customers and is scheduled to be resold mainly at souvenir stores, supermarkets, and vending machines from March 29, 2021.

【Donation to Aizu Wakamatsu City for the Promotion of Tourism】

■　Date ：Tuesday, March 23, 2021

■　Donated to：Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture

From the right, Aizuwakamatsu City Mayor Shohei Muroi, CCBJI Fukushima District Manager Ninomiya Toshiyuki, Koriyama SC Area Manager Ohshima Yuta

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value through its business activities to address the challenges faced by local communities.

【What is "Coca-Cola" Slim Bottle Regional Design?】

Since June 2017, the company has been designing bottles with regional symbols and tourist spots across Japan and selling them locally in limited volume as a special package to make travel more enjoyable. The company so far marketed 33 variations, which enjoy popularity among lots of people as a perfect souvenir.

”Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle is a premium package with aluminum material that has inherited the iconic curvy shape of the Contour Bottle, which is so distinctive that you can tell it is a Coca-Cola if you feel it even in the dark. The ice-cold feel of the bottle will make Coca-Cola more tasty and refreshing.

Since its first arrival in Japan in July 2015, the company has released regional designs depicting tourist attractions and symbols all over Japan, as well as seasonal designs such as cherry blossoms, fireworks, and autumn leaves. In 2019, Japan Rugby team jersey design bottle was released, which was enjoyed by many people from "Coca-Cola" fans to those who do not usually drink carbonated beverages.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded on March 24 (Wed) a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Oamishirasato City, Chiba Prefecture (Mayor Masanori Kanesaka) in efforts to improve public services and vitalize the community.

Under this agreement, CCBJI and Oamishirasato City will work together in a range of initiatives, including the creation of momentum for the Olympics and Paralympics; vitalization of the community; safety, security, and disaster related programs; child rearing and educational support, etc.

As part of these initiatives, we will use a part of the proceeds from our vending machines in the city and place security cameras and playground equipment in Konakaike Park. Also, we will install a "JPC Paralympic Support Vending Machine" at the city hall and generate momentum for the Olympics and Paralympics.

Under our corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

From the left, CCBJI Vending Kanto District Manager Tomohiro Ichikawa, Oamishirasato City Mayor Masanori Kanesaka）

【Comment from Oamishirasato City Mayor Masanori Kanesaka】

We are pleased and feel confident about the signing of this agreement and hope to improve public services in diverse areas, including the creation of momentum for the Olympic/Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, vitalization of the community, disaster responses, child rearing support, promotion of sports and culture, environment preservation, etc. We will further deepen the partnership and create a better community together.

【Comment from CCBJI Vending Kanto District Manager Tomohiro Ichikawa】

I am pleased to have concluded this agreement with Oamishirasato City to collaborate on the improvement of public services and vitalization of the community. Through the placement of our JPC Paralympic Support Vending Machine, we will create momentum for the Olympics and Paralympics, liven the community, and work together in other various areas, thereby taking a role in delivering happy moments to everyone in Oamishirasato City.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded on March 22 (Mon) a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture (Mayor Yoshikuni Watanabe) in efforts to improve public services and vitalize the community.

Under this agreement, CCBJI and Kisarazu City will work together in a range of initiatives, including the creation of legacy for the Olympic/Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, development of organic community and promotion of SDGs, wide usage of the city’s local electronic currency “Aqua Coin”, prevention of crimes and disasters, etc.

As part of these initiatives, we will install our “Torch Relay Memorial Vending Machine” at Kisarazu City Hall to bring excitement to the torch relay in the area. The vending machine has special wrapping with the names of the communities where the torch relay passes through, letting people know when the torch relay is coming. In addition, we promote the local electronic currency “Aqua Coin” that is available only in Kisarazu City through smart phone, by placing stickers and creating photo spots.

Under our corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

From the left, CCBJI Vending Kanto District Manager Tomohiro Ichikawa, Kisarazu City Mayor Yoshikuni Watanabe

【Comment from Kisarazu City Mayor Yoshikuni Watanabe】

We partner with corporates, citizens, and other various stakeholders and promote the “creation of organic community” across the city. Under this agreement with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc, we hope to improve the lives of the citizens and to vitalize the area through prevention of crimes/disasters, promotion of sound health and economy, creation of momentum for the Olympic/Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, etc.

【Comment from CCBJI Vending Kanto District Manager Tomohiro Ichikawa】

I am pleased to have concluded this agreement with Kisarazu City to collaborate on the improvement of public services and vitalization of the community. Through the placement of our Torch Relay Memorial Vending Machine, we will create momentum for the Olympics and Paralympics, promote the local electronic currency “Aqua Coin”, and work together in other diverse programs, thereby taking a role in delivering happy moments to everyone in Kisarazu City.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJH”) was selected as a “Semi-Nadeshiko Brand” for the third consecutive year under the “Nadeshiko Brand” program, as a listed company demonstrating excellence in the empowerment of women.

The “Nadeshiko Brand” is an initiative jointly sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) to select TSE-listed companies that are outstanding in terms of encouraging women’s success in the workplace. It aims to introduce  listed companies as attractive brands to investors who value the “improvement of mid/long-term corporate value”. Reflecting the progress CCBJH has been making in the areas of inclusion and women’s empowerment, CCBJH has been selected as a “Semi-Nadeshiko Brand” for three consecutive years.

CCBJH respects the individuality of each of its employees, values continuous innovation by actively listening to diverse values and ideas, and promotes the empowerment of women under the concept of diversity and inclusion. In 2020, CCBJH introduced a Super Flextime system with no core time, expanded satellite offices, and implemented a direct-to-market/direct-to-home commuting system in the Commercial function, with a view to realizing flexible work styles without being confined by time or place.

CCBJH recognizes the challenges faced by many female employees who may give up on returning to work or miss out on career advancement opportunities due to reasons unrelated to motivation or ability, such as a work break due to maternity or childcare leave and family-related time constraints. CCBJH aims to create an environment where all employees are able to maintain a balance between work and childcare, and foster a corporate culture which supports employees’ individual career development needs, regardless of gender.

In January 2021, CCBJH achieved its 2025 target ratio of 6% females in manager roles, four years ahead of plan. CCBJH has announced new targets of 10% female managers by 2025 and 20% by 2030. CCBJH will implement various training programs and seminars for returning to work after childcare leave, including a “Sponsorship Program” for managers to promote the use of childcare leave by male employees and a “Female Next Leaders Program" to foster next-generation leaders across the organization, and will further promote diversity and inclusion as part of its Sustainability Framework, which focuses on Inclusion, Resources and Communities.

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To support those who were affected by COVID-19, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter ", CCBJI") launched a project to donate its products to municipalities in Tokyo, and made the first donation to Chihoda-ku, Kita-ku, Suginami-ku, and Kiyose-shi.

While we are entering a new phase with the rollout of the vaccines, there is an ongoing situation with people who are affected by COVID-19 and need supports. Against such a background, CCBJI started this project to provide support through its main business in collaboration with municipalities who grasp the most detailed  status of the areas. The products donated to Chiyoda-ku will be distributed to medical staff who are expected to bear further burden in response to requests for provision of new medical services such as vaccination for residents. Products donated to Kita-ku, Suginami-ku and Kiyose-shi will also be distributed to medical staff and others who are engaged in prevention of spread of COVID-19.

We will continue to collaborate with all members of municipalities to be able to provide help to those who are in need of support through donation of our products.

(Left) Mar.2; Scene at the donation ceremony with Kiyose-shi, (Right) Mar. 3; Scene at the donation ceremony with Kita-ku

Mar.1; Scene at the joint press conference with Chiyoda-ku

■Outline of 1st product donation

Date & Time: Feb. 24 to Mar. 3, 2021

Offered to: Chiyoda-ku, Kita-ku, Suginami-ku, and Kiyose-shi in Tokyo

Donated products: Coca-Cola products, 9,600 bottles (total of 4 municipalities)

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value to address the challenges faced by the communities through its business activities.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter "CCBJI") began donating Coca-Cola brand products to 175 medical institutions and 29 food banks as a part of its continuous efforts to support the local communities affected by COVID-19. The company is planning to donate a total of 80,000 cases (1.92 million bottles) by end of March. (Note 1)

When the spread of new coronavirus infections began impacting the society with ongoing changes last year, the company examined how it could support the affected local communities through its business to cope with the changing environment. Since April 2020, the company has been donating Coca-Cola brand products to healthcare professionals through municipalities and local medical associations. The scope of support has also been expanded to include periodical supplies to food banks (Note 2) and three occasional donations (in April, June and December 2020) aimed at delivering complimentary beverages to a wider range of people in the healthcare sector, such as the medical professionals and volunteers working in welfare facilities.

The company intends to continue this community service program this year focused on supporting the healthcare professionals working as first responders to prevent the further spread of COVID infections through donations of Coca-Cola brand products to the institutions they are affiliated with as well as to various food banks. For this year’s program as of date, the company is planning to donate 13,360 cases to mainly the medical institutions designated for specific infectious diseases and 4,846 cases to 29 food bank organizations. With regard to food banks, the company will be donating newly to 12 organizations this year in addition to the 17 organizations with which the company has established a partnership to supply its products on a regular basis, as a part of its efforts to expand the support to more people in need of assistance to fight the challenges caused by the COVID crisis.  

Donation to Chiba Medical Center (Chiba)

Left: Donation to EIKOHKAI (Fukuoka), Right: Isehara Kyodo Hospital (Kanagawa)
 

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value through its business activities to address the challenges faced by local communities.

■Overview of product donations executed in February & March 2021
Date: From February 22, 2021
Donated to:
175 medical institutions (in Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Tochigi, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Fukuoka, Gifu) : 13,360 cases (320,000 bottles)
29 food bank organizations（Miyagi, Ibaragi, Chiba, Tokyo, Gumma, Saitama, Niigatga, Kanagawa, Aichi, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Wakayama, Okayama, Tokushima, Fukuoka, Saga, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Kagoshima）：4,846 cases（114,300 bottles）

■Product donations executed so far by CCBJI (to support the local communities affected by COVID-19）
Date: From April 2020
Donated to:     
Medical institutions 180：11,900 cases
Municipalities 168：19,843 cases
Accommodation facilities affiliated with local government：17：625 cases
Food bank
-April 2020：16 organizations    4,153 cases
-June 2020：19 organizations    7,497 cases
-December 2020：13 organizations 2,160 cases

Excluding February & March 2021
*The total number. Multiple donations to the same medical institution are also included.

(Note 1) Donation recipients other than medical institutions and food banks will be decided in the future.
(Note 2) Product donations executed by CCBJI to food bank organizations 　
Since 2016, CCBJI has established a partnership with 22 organizations, including Second Harvest Japan (member of Alliance of Japan Foodbanks), which is Japan’s first food bank organization, and Food Bank All Japan Association, to donate its beverage products on a regular basis to children’s cafeterias and social welfare facilities, etc. through food bank organizations in different regions. Food banks refer to organizations or activities that deliver food to welfare facilities and people in need, by receiving food donated from corporations that have to be disposed of even though there are no quality issues. It is gaining more and more attention with the enactment of the Food Loss Reduction Promotion Act last year.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “, CCBJI”)  concluded on Feb18 (Thu) a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture (Mayor HisaoNaito) in efforts to improve the public services and vitalize the community.

With the signing of this agreement, CCBJI and Nirasaki City will work together on the initiatives in wide ranging areas for improvement of the life of residents by creating momentum for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo as well as their legacies, promoting tourism, attracting inbound tourists, and preventing crimes and disasters.

As part of these efforts, we will install "JOC Olympic Support Vending Machines" and "JPC Paralympic Support Vending Machines" in Nirasaki City and give momentum for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. In addition to it, we will also install a digital signage in the lobby on the ground floor of the city hall. The digital signage is designed to display the information on the city’s programs and events, local produce, as well as the information on the COVID-19, while switching the monitor during an emergency to provide earthquake and other disaster information and raise alert.

In accordance with its corporate philosophy collectively represented by the motto, “Paint it RED! Mirai o nurikaero (Let’s repaint our future)”, the company aims at fulfilling its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” and continuing to join hands with various partners going forward to work on creating shared value to address the challenges faced by the communities through its business activities.

From the left, CCBJI Vending Kanto District Manager Tomohiro Ichikawa, Nirasaki City Mayor Hisao Naito

[Comment from Nirasaki City Mayor Hisao Naito ]

This year, we will finally be hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Kenichiro Fumita, who is a native of our city, has already secured a spot in the Greco-Roman wrestling 60kg category, and will participate in the competition.

In Nirasaki City, residents, local communities, businesses, and the government are working together under the slogan of "Team Nirasaki for development of energetic communities” to build the city of Nirasaki by shaping its future into " Hometown Nirasaki where everyone shines and creates happiness". By solidifying the alliance with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan, we will further foster momentum to cheer for Fumita and push forward with the efforts to energize our city.

【Comment from CCBJI Vending Kanto District Manager Tomohiro Ichikawa】

I am glad that we made this agreement with Nirasaki City, our important customer, to collaborate on improvement of public services and community revitalization. With the opportunity of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, Nirasaki City is “fostering momentum for the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the citizens of Nirasaki City and creating a legacy for the next generation”. We will contribute to fostering momentum for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 by installing “JPC Paralympic Games Support Vending Machines” and “JPC Paralympic Games Support Vending Machines”. In addition to it, we will also work together with them in various areas for promoting tourism, attracting inbound tourists, vitalizing the region, and preventing crimes and disasters to deliver happy moments to the people of Nirasaki City.

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) constructed an automated distribution center equipped with one of the largest storage and shipping capacities across the Coca-Cola system in Japan, using the premises of its existing Saitama Plant (Yoshimi-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture), and began operations today on February 3.

Serving as a logistics hub for the entire Tokyo and Saitama area, the Saitama Mega DC has one of the largest storage capacities (60,000 pallets) and shipping capacities (85 million cases) in the Coca-Cola system in Japan.  Leveraging the experience and knowledge cultivated from our logistics optimization project “Shinsei Project”, the Saitama Mega DC is designed as an inventory distribution center and integrates multiple smaller sites’ product sorting, picking, and other logistics processes as well as warehousing and storage space, in order to build an optimized network that achieves timely end-to-end deliveries from the production site all the way to end-customers and vending machines. In addition, it employs automated storage racks and picking systems, which allows the storage of the same quantity of products in half the space of a conventional warehouse and reduces time and human processes for shipping, realizing highly dense and efficient warehouse operations.

Exterior view of the Saitama Mega DC

Under the Shinsei Project that aims to optimize our logistics and distribution network, we are making efforts toward “balanced and continuous improvement” and creating a “high-quality, low-cost, and stable” supply chain.  In addition to Saitama Mega DC, we plan to complete the construction of Akashi Mega DC (Note 1) in the premises of our Akashi Plant at the end of 2022. We will continue to build the best logistics system to swiftly respond to the market environment and our customers’ diverse needs.

■【Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Saitama Mega DC Outlines】

Address: 943-1 Shimohosoya, Yoshimi-machi, Hiki-gun,Saitama Prefecture　　

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Saitama Plant premises

Building area: 14,747㎡

Total floor area of building: 23,548㎡ (3 floors)

Storage capacity: 60,000 pallets

Shipping capacity: 85,000,000 cases

Investment: Approx. 16.8 billion yen

Construction completion: February 2021

Automated picking system: A robotic picking system that compiles multiple products for shipping and boosts the efficiency of both stock management and logistics processes.

(Note 1) Construction of state-of-the-art automated logistics center begins at Akashi Plant property

https://www.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=903

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) reached an agreement on December 31, 2020 with Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. (headquarters in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President Touru Nozawa; hereafter “Nippon Paper Industries”) and Marunuma Kogen Resort Co., Ltd. (headquarters in Katashinamura, Tone-gun, Gunma Prefecture; Representative Director and President Hideki Saito; hereafter “Marunuma Kogen Resort”) with respect to collaboration in forest management for the purpose of water source replenishment, and the parties held a signing ceremony today.

Under the agreement, the three parties will work together on forest management and preservation activities to ensure water source replenishment in Nippon Paper Industries-owned forest (1,746 hectares), which contains the resort area run by Marunuma Kogen Resort in Katashinamura, Gunma and serving as the watershed area of our Saitama Plant (Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture) and Iwatsuki Plant (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture).  The parties will exchange advice and information and work together for the protection and maintenance of the watershed. CCBJI will provide part of the expenses required for activities necessary to sustain the environment in the watershed area (such as tree thinning, road maintenance, etc.) as part of its support.

Since first entering into an agreement in 2014, our company (then Coca-Cola East Japan Co., Ltd.), Nippon Paper Industries, and Marunuma Kogen Resort for the forest management have been working together on forest preservation and education activities.  The agreement announced today is a renewal of the current relationship with an expanded watershed coverage area and extended contract period from the original six years to a new ten-year period.

The Coca-Cola System in Japan (*) has defined a Sustainability Framework focused on three core platforms—”Inclusion”, “Communities” and “Resources”, while also making efforts in achieving specific SDGs, thereby addressing important and relevant social challenges.

Furthermore, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan has set non-financial goals to address ESG-related issues and the Creation of Shared Value (CSV), and we are taking tangible actions towards this end across our group. As a company who uses irreplaceable "water" for its business operations, we also lay out goals to reduce water usage by 30% by 2030 and sustain at least 200% water source replenishment by 2025 through our efforts to promote water resource preservation. We will continuously support programs to carefully manage this valuable resource and return it to nature to ensure an abundant and sustainable source of groundwater in the watershed areas of our manufacturing plants.

※The Coca-Cola System consists of seven companies, including Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Limited, Coca-Cola Tokyo Research & Development Center, Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd., Michinoku Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd., Hokuriku Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd., Okinawa Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd., and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

■ "Collaboration Agreement for Water Source Area Management and Support for Maintenance Work Expenses”

Period: 10 years (from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2030)

Main collaboration:

(1) Matters deemed necessary for expanding forest preservation activities

(2) Matters deemed necessary for other forest preservation activities

From left top Takashi Hatsukade, Manager of Forest Product Department, Nippon Paper Industries; Raymond Shelton, CCBJI Executive Officer and Head of IR & Corporate Communications;  and Hideki Saito, Representative Director and President, Marunuma Kogen Resort

■ Water source area of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Saitama Plant and Iwatsuki Plant

Area: 4658-58 Higashiogawa, Katashinamura, Gunma Prefecture (Ogawa water catchment area) *In the premises of Marunuma Kogen Resort

Land size: 1,746 hectares

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) is pleased to announce that the company has been awarded the top commendation “Grand Prize” in the industrial category of “Tokyo Metropolitan Government Women's Participation Promotion Awards”.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Women's Participation Promotion Awards were conceived as a way to recognize companies, organizations, and individuals actively implementing initiatives to encourage participation by women at various levels, contributing to the realization of a society in which women can choose from a range of lifestyles according to their ambitions and abilities. The Grand Prize is selected for each business and regional category of Industry, Medical/Welfare, and Education by evaluating 4 elements of Innovative spirit, Mindset transformation/Promotion structure, Results of initiatives, and Ripple effects. CCBJI has been recognized for quick deployment to create workplace environment more comfortable both for male and female employees to work in led by top management, without being bound by the conventional ways.

We respect the individuality of each of the CCBJI’s employees, value continuous innovation by actively listening to diverse values and ideas, and actively work to promote diversity and inclusion. CCBJI strives to implement a more diverse management, and since last year, we have put in place a management structure that includes more international and female directors, allowing issues to be examined from more perspectives before decisions are made.

CCBJI’s key initiatives recognized are as follows:

①Innovative spirit: Building up of a diversity promotion structure led by top management

・Completely renewed the Board of Directors by appointing 3 female and 6 non-Japanese members, and reflected diversity & inclusion in Corporate Philosophy as well as People Strategy.

②Mindset transformation/Promotion structure: Promotion of an environment where women can work even in operational departments by improving efficiency through use of tools and systems

・Distributed tablet devices to sales representatives to improve efficiency of sales methods and drive direct-market/direct-home.

・Introduced universal design production machines in Manufacturing departments.

③Results of initiatives: Promotion of work-life balance

・Distributed smartphone to all employees and achieved efficient work by enabling them to complete attendance management and expense settlement on one app.

・Implemented an initiative "Papa Apron” to give gift of aprons to male employees who became a father of a newborn baby to foster awareness of men to participate in household chores and child-rearing.

④Ripple effects: Prevention of COVID-19 infection

・Promoted telecommuting style to enable employees to strike a good balance of work and home without being confined by time or place.

CCBJI will create easy-to-work environment for its employees which leads to an increase in their productivity, thereby contributing to its stakeholders.

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News Release

December 22, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Endorses “Business for Marriage Equality” campaign

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJH”) hereby announces its endorsement of “Business for Marriage Equality (BME)”, a campaign calling for companies who support marriage equality.  

BME is a campaign jointly run by Marriage for All Japan, NPO Lawyers for LGBT & Allies Network, and NPO Nijiiro Diversity for the purpose of visualizing the companies who support the legislation of same-sex marriage (marriage equality) in Japan.

The three organizations believe it necessary to gain backing from businesses to accelerate social changes and realize marriage equality. This project is to call for such endorsement from many companies in Japan and promote with them the legislation of same-sex marriage (marriage equality).

At CCBJH, we respect the individuality of each of our employees, value continuous innovation by actively listening to diverse values and ideas, and promote diversity and inclusion (D&I). We revised the company regulations (Employment Regulations) in January 2020 to add provisions stating spouses shall include partners who are in a similar relationship as marriage, regardless of gender. This allows our employees to use childcare leave, family care leave, and other welfare benefits, irrespective of the gender of their partners or marital status.

We also amended our Human Rights Policy and D&I Policy to include articles for "gender identity and expression” in addition to sexual orientation. Furthermore, we provide e-learning programs for all employees in efforts to create a workplace environment, thereby reforming people’s awareness across the company.

[For reference]

Announcement of Revisions to Internal policies (Employment Regulations, etc.)
Initiatives to promote diversity & inclusion to provide equal opportunities for LGBT workers
https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=722

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News Release

December 15, 2020
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan wins the Silver Award in “Cancer Ally Award 2020”

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) is pleased to announce that the company has been selected as the recipient of Silver Award in “Cancer Ally Award 2020” hosted by Cancer Ally Project.

“Cancer Ally Award” is a commendation program organized by Cancer Ally Project, a private organization that focuses on addressing the labor issues of cancer-affected workers with an aim to create a society and workplace environment that allow these workers to remain as active members of the workforce while they continue to receive necessary medical treatment to fight against the disease.

Every year, this project recognizes through this program a selected group of enterprises and organizations taking proactive measures to this end and achieving outstanding results. This year, CCBJI has been selected as the winner of the Silver Award by this project that undergoes a rigorous final screening process that includes the assessment of health management programs implemented by the shortlisted enterprises and organizations as well as the inclusiveness of the workplace environment they are cultivating internally.

As a company that considers the maintenance and promotion of the employee’s health as one of its important management agenda, CCBJI is committed to foster an inclusive corporate culture that regards its employees’ health first and foremost, and is putting in place a wide range of initiatives under the slogan “Road to 100” which reflects the company’s forward-looking attitude to support its employees’ efforts to enjoy their longevity by staying healthy and active even when they reach the age of 100 and beyond. These initiatives consist of support programs and activities, including those described below, that are designed to help the employees balance the efforts they put into their work in the company and their medical treatment, when they contract a major disease like cancer, acute myocardial infarction or cerebral stroke.

In CCBJI, the employees who contract a major disease like cancer will be eligible to a long-term sick leave up to 33 months* to enable them to concentrate on their recovery without losing their employment status. During this extended period of absence from work, their salary will be mainly covered by the subsidy provided from the company’s welfare association so that they will be able to focus on their treatment with less financial burden. (*In addition to the above, they will be eligible as well to a special paid leave system that allows them to keep the number of days of annual paid leave that normally expires at the end of the fiscal year valid for a longer period.)

CCBJI offers various employment systems to help alleviate the stress of employees with health concerns,   including the Super Flex system that does not setting core work hours and staggered commuting system that permits the employees to flexibly schedule the time to start and end working according to their high-priority personal matters, such as, their hospital appointments.

The company established a team under its human resource division that is dedicated to supporting the building of a workplace environment where the employees who contract a major disease like cancer can work together with their supervisors to set up special work arrangements to enable them to fulfill their newly assigned duties even while they receive intensive medical care.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan will continue to protect the health of its employees and fulfill its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” by promoting flexible workstyles that can respond to the business needs in the “With COVID” period while maintaining stable supply of safe and secure products.

Coca-Cola Bottler Japan’s “Cancer Ally Declaration”

【Reference】

For more information on the approaches taken by CCBJI to promote its health management efforts, click here:

https://www.ccbji.co.jp/csv/humanrights/health.php

For more information on the Cancer Ally Project, click here:

https://www.gan-ally-bu.com/

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News Release

December 14, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan's health management initiative Launching “Sawayaka Walk 2020”
as a program to enhance the employees’ health and promote team-building, using a newly developed original smartphone app

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) announced that, starting December 14, 2020, a program called "Sawayaka Walk 2020” will be launched as the latest health management initiative of the CCBJI group.

As a total beverage company that provides products and services that are essential to the daily lives of many, CCBJI believes that its employees have the responsibility of taking the initiative to lead active and healthy lifestyles and expressed its commitment to support their efforts to this end in the form of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Health Declaration (*1).

To continue promoting the health of its employees and live up to the public recognition as a company certified as one of the “Excellent Health and Productivity Management (White 500) Enterprises” (*2), CCBJI embarked today on a new program called “Sawayaka Walk 2020”.

This year's “Sawayaka Walk” program focuses on encouraging the employees to engage in moderate physical exercises regularly, considering the significant decrease of opportunities to commute or travel due to the company’s recommendation to implement new ways of working, such as, working from home and direct-market/direct-home style of field operations.

The employees participating in this program will compete the number of steps they walk every day, using an original app developed specifically for this program, which is designed to display the total number of steps they walked per day or week on their for-business-use-only smartphones supplied from the company.

This app is also equipped with a feature to display the ranking of individuals and teams that walked the most. By allowing the employees to participate not only as individuals but also as a team formed with their colleagues in the same organization or workplace, the program aims at promoting team-building and communication with one another to compensate for the decrease of opportunities to contact each other especially after they began working remotely, in addition to the promotion of their health.

Through the consistent efforts to help the employees maintain and promote their health, CCBJI intends to continue providing high-quality products and value-added services as a total beverage company committed to enrich people’s daily lives by delivering happy and refreshing moments at every occasion available.

■Overview of Sawayaka Walk 2020

<Period> December 14, 2020 - January 31, 2021

<Who can participate> Employees provided with company-leased smartphone

<Unit to participate> Individual or team

<How to participate> Entry through CCBJI original app

<Description of the competition> Ranking by the total number of steps walked

・ Individual category
 (Compete the total number of steps walked by each individual)

・ Team category
 (Compete the total number of steps walked on the average per day by the team members)

<Incentive> Reward health goods to top-ranking performers and teams

■App screenshots

(*1) Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Health Declaration

※ For more information, click here: https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/humanrights/health.php

(*2) “Excellent Health and Productivity Management (White 500) Enterprises” https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=728

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Presenting Saiseikai Kurihasi Hospital with donated beverages on December 12
 

Under our new corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

■Overview of donation
Date: To begin from December 7, 2020
Offered to: 50 medical institutions (Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo)
12 food banks (Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Osaka)   2,200 cases
Donated products: Coca-Cola products including Coca-Cola, Ayataka, Georgia, I LOHAS (medical institutions: 5,800 cases, food banks: 2,200 cases)

■Donation of our products to food banks　
Since 2016, CCBJI has been partnering with 22 organizations, including Second Harvest Japan (member of Alliance of Japan Foodbanks), which is Japan’s first Food Bank organization, and Food Bank All Japan Association, to donate our beverage products on a regular basis to children’s cafeterias and social welfare facilities, etc. through Food Bank organizations in different regions. Food banks refer to organizations or activities that deliver food to welfare facilities and people in need, by receiving food that must be disposed even though there are no quality issues, as donations from corporations. It is gaining more and more attention, particularly with the enactment of the Food Loss Reduction Promotion Act last year.
 

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December 8, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings earns four stars in the overall rating of the “4th Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey”

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJH”) announced that it earned a four-star rating, which is the same as last year, in the Fourth Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey.

This selects advanced companies that challenge a productivity revolution of their organization through work-style reform.

The “Nikkei Smart Work Management Survey” has been conducted by Nihon Keizai Shimbun since 2017 for listed companies and leading unlisted companies nationwide. This survey assesses these companies based on the three areas: delivering diverse and flexible work styles (People Utilization Capability), development of new business, etc. (Innovation), and capability to develop new markets (Market Development Strengths), as well as Business Foundation such as corporate governance, with five stars by defining initiatives to maximize organizational performance as “Smart Work Management.” CCBJH received S and S⁺ in “People Utilization Capability” and “Market Development Strengths,” respectively.

CCBJH’s key initiatives related to the assessment criteria are as follows:

◆People Utilization Capability: S

CCBJH has adopted a new system that requires a prior request for overtime work, and has been sharing overtime status of each department at management meetings to call attention of the head of each function to working hours. This way, CCBJH raises awareness of the reduction of overtime work (a rate of prior request for overtime work: 95% or more as of July 2020). In addition, if an employee has any of the three major diseases with statistically high prevalence and requests a reduction in workload during treatment and prognosis, the employee is able to work with reduced prescribed working hours per day. Moreover, CCBJH has implemented an initiative that grants its employees one special paid leave day per month when they need outpatient treatment or check-ups. Furthermore, CCBJH has also introduced a Super Flextime system with no core time in August 2020 to promote diverse working styles that are not confined by place or time in addition to promoting working from home, direct-market/direct-home, and use of satellite offices with an aim to create opportunities for its employees to maximize their capabilities and work more efficiently.

◆Market Development Strengths: S⁺

CCBJH has established a more efficient sales structure while maintaining its service levels through the review of visit frequency to customers and the reconfiguration of sales routes. In addition, CCBJH has maintained the response capacity of the support departments through close communication in order to respond to inquiries from customers and related parties about the development of services and organizational/system change associated with the large-scale transformation of the commercial organization with a view of strengthening its business structure on which it has been working with all its strength. CCBJH has been conducting its employee satisfaction survey and identify their dissatisfaction to implement measures that support opinions from the field.

CCBJH will create easy-to-work environment for its employees which leads to an increase in their productivity, thereby contributing to its stakeholders.

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News Release

December 7, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan wins two awards (Gold and Bronze) at SSON Impact Awards Asia 2020
 

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan) is pleased to announce that its group company, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Business Services (hereafter “CCBJBS), has been selected as the recipient of Gold Award in the Automation Impact category and Bronze Award in the Best Vendor Collaboration category at the SSON Impact Awards Asia 2020, hosted by the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON).
 

From the left. Gold Award (Automation Impact) , Bronze Award (Best Vendor Collaboration)

SSON Impact Awards is a globally renowned awards program for the shared services and outsourcing industry that annually recognizes shared services companies and their service delivery teams in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia for their outstanding achievements in various service categories.

SSON Impact Awards Asia 2020 consists of eight categories, which include Automation Impact that focuses on how strategic automation has benefited the shared services organizations along with the actual improvements that have been realized through automation, and Best Vendor Collaboration that weighs the level of success achieved by the shared services organizations in enhancing their business results through collaborative partnership with their vendors.

This year, CCBJBS has been certified as the winner of Gold Award and Bronze Award respectively in these two categories, in addition to receiving official recognition for its remarkable performance in three other categories, Best Shared Service Team, Change Management Impact, and Creative Talent Management Impact.

The key initiatives related to shared services that have been implemented by CCBJBS include:

・Automation Impact: Promotion of automation

Introduced the robotic process automation (RPA) to automate the processing of administrative tasks that contributed to reducing more than 20,000 hours of manual workload per annum.

By introducing technology that combines AI (artificial intelligence) and RPA to convert voice information into text, we have streamlined the handling of customer inquiries recorded at the telephone reception desk at night.

Also developed in-house bots that are continuously trained as digital labor force (positioning them as employees) with an aim to promote the collaboration between humans and robots to further improve the operational efficiency, accuracy and service levels.

・Best Vendor Collaboration: Initiatives with other companies

Working closely with vendors to expand the outsourcing tasks through a project specifically launched for this purpose in 2019, which is continuing to drive the collaborative process seamlessly through close communication with them.

Built a robust working environment for the employees of the vendors to enable them to work from home during the “With COVID” period by providing them the PCs, VPN and other essential business tools for the purpose of treating them equally as the employees of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and ensuring their continuous engagement in the tasks outsourced to them even in the event of emergency to align with the company’s currently formulated business continuity plan (BCP). 

Succeeded in ensuring the smooth transition of outsourced tasks with disrupting the company’s ongoing business operations as a result of the collaborative efforts strengthened with the vendors.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and its group companies are committed to work in earnest to fulfill their  mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” by continuing to promote the building of a highly motivating workplace environment where all the employees can individually exhibit their capabilities and potentials to the fullest and contribute their utmost to the improvement of productivity of the entire group.

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News Release

November 26, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

2020 Information Technology Award selects Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan as the recipient of IT Encouragement Award

～Highly evaluated the endeavors to respond to the new ways of living in the “With COVID” period～

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) is pleased to announce that the company has been selected as the recipient of IT Encouragement Award (new lifestyle support category) in the “38th Information Technology Award 2020” hosted by Japan Institute of Information Technology (hereafter “JiIT”).

Information Technology Award is an annual program organized by JiIT to recognize companies and organizations that have made significant achievements in "business innovation through advanced IT solutions", such as, in the form of building and promoting new business models that could effectively facilitate or evolve specific areas of business in public and private sectors.

IT Encouragement Award is an award given to companies and organizations that have implemented innovative IT solutions considered to be highly promising and expansible. This year, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan was selected as one of the recipients of this award in a special category called the “new lifestyle support category” that JiIT had established particularly for the 2020 program to shed light on companies and organizations that have made remarkable achievements in leveraging their IT solutions to promote both the economic activities and safety measures to prevent the further spread of infectious disease in a well-balanced manner.    

Since 2019, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan has been actively incorporating IT and digital technology in its business systems with an aim to transform into a "smart management" enterprise that can create opportunities for employees to maximize their capabilities and work more efficiently.　These efforts have enabled the company and its employees to make a smooth transition to the various new ways of working to respond to the disruptive changes caused by the outbreak of COVID-19. The key IT-driven initiatives implemented by Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan include:

① Developed a mobile environment that enabled the employees to use their smartphone as the business platform to engage in their duties ubiquitously wherever they may be.

・Supplied a smartphone to the entire workforce composed of a total of approximately 17,000 employees based in all business areas by the end of 2019.

・Utilized the smartphone as the platform for daily business operations and attendance management.

・Was able to minimize the negative impact of working from home and other changes in workstyles enforced after the outbreak of COVID-19 on day-to-day business activities, thanks to the working environment built before COVID that had already been allowing the employees to work more freely without being restricted to time, place and occasion.

② Supported the remote workstyles by proactively introducing digital technology and IT solutions tailored to meet the different business needs.

・Proactively introduced a wide range of digital tools, ranging from chat bot, web conferencing systems to various mobile apps, as available options to meet the diverse operational needs, which are proving to be particularly effective in helping improve the efficiency of remote work and communication required by employees working from home and front-line salespeople who commute directly to the market and return home directly after working in the field. 

・Found through an in-house survey that the employees are highly satisfied with the level of communication enhanced by the use of IT devices.

③ Conducted pilot tests on telecommuting at first by the IT team and shared the test results later with other internal organizations

・Conducted pilot tests on telecommuting at first by the internal IT team and shared the test results and know-how with other internal organizations subsequently to ensure smooth companywide transition to new ways of working in the “With COVID” period. 

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan will continue to protect the health of its employees and fulfill its mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value” by promoting flexible workstyles that can respond to the business needs in the “With COVID” period while maintaining stable supply of safe and secure products.

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News Release

November 19, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Signing of Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Shiroi City, Chiba Prefecture

For better public services and vitalized community

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded on November 19 (Thu) a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Shiroi City, Chiba Prefecture (Mayor Kikuo Kasai) in efforts to improve the public services and vitalize the community.

Under the agreement, CCBJI and Shiroi City will work together in diverse areas, including the citizens’ safe and secure living, children’s healthy growth, people’s well-being, agricultural/commercial/industrial activities, etc., and will advance various initiatives to improve the lives of the citizens.

As part of the collaboration, CCBJI will install its disaster-relief “peak-shift vending machines” at Shiroi City Hall and other locations in the city in phases and also set up digital signage on the first floor of the City Hall. The digital signage is designed to display the information on the city’s programs and events, local produce, and seasonal delights of the community, while switching the monitor during an emergency to provide earthquake and other disaster information with vocal messages and a revolving warning light placed on the top.

Under our new corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

From the left, CCBJI Vending Kanto District Manager Tomohiro Ichikawa, Shiroi City Mayor Kikuo Kasai

【Comment from Shiroi City Mayor Kikuo Kasai】

Shiroi City makes efforts in strengthening not only its public services but also the partnerships with citizens, citizens’ groups, businesses, and other various entities and works as “All Shiroi” in order to realize a community in which each person can feel his/her own wealth of life. Through this agreement, I feel assured that we can develop the city based on the public-private partnership with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. in a range of areas, including the citizens’ safety and security, healthy growth of children, people’s well-being, and energized industrial activities.

【Comment from CCBJI Vending Kanto District Manager Tomohiro Ichikawa】

I am pleased to have been able to conclude this agreement with Shiroi City, who has been supportive on a daily basis, and work together on the vitalization of the community and improvements of the public services. Through the installation of disaster-relief “peak-shift vending machines" and digital signage, we will work with the city in various areas, including the citizens’ safe and secure living, healthy growth of children, people’s well-being, and agricultural/commercial/industrial activities, etc. and offer our assistance in a way that we can deliver happy moments to everyone in Shiroi City.

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News Release

November 19, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan installs “Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road Support Vending Machine” in the precinct of Ooyama Shrine (Bicycle Shrine)

A new design wrap of the cycling manga “Long Rider Stories!” appears

On Friday, November 20, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) installs a “Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road Support Vending Machine” in the precinct of Ooyama Shrine (Habu-cho, Innoshima, Onomichi), which is the only ”bicycle shrine” in Japan.

The “Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road Support Vending Machine” to be installed this time in the precinct of Ooyama Shrine has a new wrap design featuring the cycling manga “Long Rider Stories!” (Note 1), in which Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road appears. This is the 9th support vending machine for us (Note 2). We will donate part of our proceeds from this vending machine to Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road Promotion Council Hiroshima Headquarters (Note 3) to help continue to keep the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road toll free.

Images of new wrap design of the “Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road Support Vending Machine” featuring the cycling manga “Long Rider Stories!”

Under our new corporate philosophy, “Paint it Red!”, we aim to fulfill our “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value; work on CSV (Creating Shared Value) through our core business to address community challenges; and continue to join hands with various partners going forward.

(Note 1) “Long Rider Stories!”

This manga series features a story about a cycling team of five female university students, and has run since the April 2019 issue of Monthly BUSHIROAD (BUSHIROAD MEDIA). The Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road appears in “Long Rider Stories!”

(Note 2)

The first vending machine was installed in July 2014 in the Onomichi rest area of Onomichi Bridge (Mukaihigashi-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima).

(Note 3) Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road Promotion Council Hiroshima Headquarters

This was established with the main purpose of continuing to keep the Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road toll free in June 2014. It is composed of members of Hiroshima Prefecture and Onomichi City, and Tourism Section of Hiroshima Prefecture serves as its Secretariat. In June 2014, we entered into an agreement with Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road Promotion Council and have installed support vending machines since then as one of the initiatives to make the toll for bicycles to cross the six bridges of Shimanami Kaido Cycling Road free (usually, a toll of 500 yen is charged).

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News Release

November 18, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.

Selected as a component of "DJSI Asia Pacific", a leading index for ESG investment, for 3rd consecutive year

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan) has been selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (hereinafter “DJSI”) for the Asia Pacific region for the 3rd consecutive year. DJSI is a world-renowned ESG (Environment, Society, and Governance) investment index. This year, the top 158 companies (of which 82 were from Japan) including CCBJH were selected out of approximately 600 major companies in the region. CCBJH has received high scores in Environmental Policy & Management Systems and Labor Practice Indicators including Diversity as well as Materiality etc.

DJSI is a stock index jointly developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices in the U.S., and RobecoSAM in Switzerland. It conducts detailed investigations targeting more than 3,500 major companies around the globe, in the three areas of Economy, Environment, and Society, to select companies that are highly sustainable. It is a global index for ESG investments and serves as the benchmark for selecting key investment targets. The appraisals serve as the standard in selecting key investment destinations as a global index for ESG investment.

The CCBJH Group will position CSV※1 as one of its most important management issues, further advance CSR in accordance with ISO26000, the international standard for social responsibility. We will continue to work to solve social issues through our business activities, and to contribute to achieving SDGs※2 in our business area toward the realization of a sustainable society.

※1 CSV: Creating Shared Value

※2 Sustainable Development Goals: SDGs are international goals which are adopted in 2015 at a United Nations summit to achieve a better and more sustainable world by 2030. They are a collection of 17 goals and 169 targets.

【Reference】

DJSI Website

http://www.sustainability-indices.com/

https://www.spglobal.com/esg/csa/

CCBJH’s initiatives of CSV

https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/

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News Release

November 12, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Construction of state-of-the-art automated logistics center begins at Akashi Plant

One of the largest product storage & shipping capacities in Japan

To be completed by the end of 2022 to supply two prefectures in the Kinki Region

This is to inform you that Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Calin Dragan) has started construction of one of Japan’s largest and most advanced automated logistics centers at its Akashi Plant premises located in Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture, to be completed by the end of 2022.

In order to respond quickly to the rapidly changing market conditions, diversifying customers, and customer needs, CCBJI has been working on a large-scale project “Shinsei” to optimize its nationwide logistics system and drive down cost since May 2016, as part of its long-term strategic plan. The large-scale distribution center to be constructed (hereinafter, Akashi Mega DC) will have one of the largest storage capacities in Japan and will ship approximately 80 million cases of products annually to Osaka and Hyogo prefectures.  This is in addition to ongoing work to complete construction of another large-scale distribution center in Saitama, which is expected to be operational in early 2021.

Under the mission, "Deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value," we will continue to provide high-quality service and added value as a company working hand in hand with the communities in which we operate.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Akashi Mega DC architectural rendering

[Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Akashi Mega DC Overview]

Address: 152 Nishiwaki, Okubo-cho, Akashi City, Hyogo Prefecture　Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Akashi Plant premises

Total site area: 78,992.42㎡

Total floor area of building: 43,440㎡ (3 floors)

Storage vol.: Approx. 60,000 pallets

Estimated shipment volume: Approx. 80MM cases per year

Completion: End of 2022 (scheduled)

Photo of ceremony for safe constrcution, held on October 8

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News Release

October 26, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Kyoto Plant launched the production of special lemon sour “Lemon-dou”

Introduction of new manufacturing equipment for alcohol drinks for further stable supply system

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) started today the production of special lemon sour “Lemon-dou” at its Kyoto Plant (Kumiyama-cho, Kuse-gun, Kyoto).

Kyoto Plant will be the second plant for in-house production of Lemon-dou after Saitama Plant (Yoshimi-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture) and will supply the products in western Japan. With the introduction of new manufacturing equipment for alcohol products (liquor production license gained in September 2020), Kyoto Plant is capable of producing 72 million bottles (3 million cases) of Lemon-dou per year and also shortens the transport distance to local bases for optimal logistics.

Released in October last year across our entire commercial area, Lemon-dou is a series of lemon sour drinks prepared by “pre-blending method” in which grated whole lemons are soaked in liquor in advance in pursuit of the creation of delicious flavors at specialty restaurants.  In the first half of this year (January-June), as many as 4.22 million cases of Lemon-dou were shipped and enjoyed by many people. 

With the launch of production at Kyoto Plant, we will ensure further stable manufacturing and supply of Lemon-dou in the future.  We are also committed to enhancing a supply system that continuously satisfies customer demand and delivers safe and secure Coca-Cola products to everyone in the community.

【Kyoto Plant “Lemon-dou” production line overview】

■Name: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Kyoto Plant

■Location: 12 Taishinarami, Kumiyama-cho, Kuse-gun, Kyoto

■ Name: Line 6

■ Start of production: October 26, 2020

■ Production capacity: 1,000 bottles per minute (350ml can)

■ Production items: Lemon-do (Hachimitsu Lemon 3%, Teiban Lemon 5%, Shio Lemon 7%, Oni Lemon 9%” )

■ Investment amount: Approx. 700 million yen

【About Lemon-dou】

・May 28, 2018:  Released in Kyushu prior to nation-wide rollout

　* The series originally started with Hachimitsu Lemon 3%, Teiban Lemon 5%, and Shio Lemon 7%.

　* The products were manufactured at Nihon Kajitsu Kougyou Co., Ltd. (Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)

・ February 18, 2019: Oni Lemon (9%) was released.

・September 13, 2019:  In-house production of Lemon-dou started at Saitama Plant (Yoshimi-machi, Hiki-gun, Saitama Prefecture)

　* Obtained a liquor production license for the first time in the Coca-Cola system worldwide.

・October 28, 2019: Lemon-dou was released in our entire commercial area.

・October 26, 2020: Obtained a liquor production license, and started Lemon-dou production at Kyoto Plant. 

・October 28, 2020: 1st anniversary of Lemon-dou since the release in our entire commercial area

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News Release

October 19, 2020

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Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Hiroshima Plant Completion ceremony was held

A symbol of recovery from devastating rains in western Japan

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter "CCBJI") held today a completion ceremony of its new Hiroshima Plant (in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture), which had been postponed due to the spread of COVID-19 infections.

Hiroshima Plant commenced the operations on June 1, 2020 as a new production site to replace Hongo Plant that was shut down due to flooding caused by torrential rains that hit western Japan in July 2018. Including Horoshima Prefecture Governor Mr. Yuzaki and Mihama City Mayor Mr. Okada, many stakeholders attended the ceremony, and our Representative Director and President Calin Dragan expressed his gratitude once again for everyone who dedicated their efforts in the start of the operations at this new plant in merely 2 years after the disaster.

Leveraging automated production lines and the latest IoT technologies, Hiroshima Plant has improved the efficiency of the production and controlling processes and employed 2 aseptic lines capable of manufacturing small and large PET bottle drinks.  Equipped with the production capacity that is about 1.5 time larger than that of Hongo Plant, Hiroshima Plant will play a core role in supplying products in the Chugoku and Shikoku areas. In efforts to become a symbol of reconstruction for not only our employees but also the people in the community, we will further contribute to the recovery and development of the community through the new Hiroshima Plant and deliver safe, secure, and valuable products, including "Coca-Cola", to everyone.

　▲ Exterior view of Hiroshima Plant 　

　▲ Offering of tamagushi by Calin Dragan

　▲ Remarks by Calin Dragan

　▲ Ribbon cutting

■ Comment by Calin Dragan, Representative Director & President of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Excerpt)

The construction of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Hiroshima Plant was successfully completed, and we are able to present it in front of you here today. This success is a result of your daily support and cooperation, and I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you.　

After a number of discussions to swiftly resume the operations of Hongo Plant, which sustained serious damage from the heavy rains in western Japan in July 2018, and we made a decision in October of the same year to introduce 2 aseptic PET bottle production lines. In the very tight time frame of merely 1 year and 7 months after the decision, and despite the various pressures from the COVID-19 crisis, we were able to achieve the first production on Line 1 on June 1 this year and Line 2 on July 3, thanks to your great efforts. I would like to thank you once again for your dedication.

We will further advance the product testing and commercialization processes with new technologies and work on the creation of value and prosperity of the beverage market.

Furthermore, our new plant tour facilities have also been completed. I hope it will become one of the tourist spots loved by everyone in Mihara City.  Thank you.

【Overview of Hiroshima Plant】

■Name: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Hiroshima Plant

■Location: Soujou, Numatanishi-cho, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Manufacturing line: Two aseptic lines

■Completed construction in: June 2020

■ Area: 89,420 sq. meters (Approx. 27,050 tsubo)

■Total floor space: 55,330㎡

■Manufacturing capacity: 900 bottles a minute (Small PET)

■Manufacturing items: Tea and coffee, carbonated, sports, and juice drinks

■ Investment amount: Approx. 26 billion yen

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News Release

October 19, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Hiroshima Plant

Plant tour facilities completed!

Tour offers new sensations of not just seeing the plant but “experiencing” it.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter "CCBJI") completed the construction of plant tour facilities at its new Hiroshima Plant opened on June 1, 2020 (in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture).

Exterior view of Hiroshima Plant

"Bottle Theater" in the plant tour facilities

All of our plant tours are currently suspended to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections (*1), and the public opening date of the Hiroshima Plant tour is also yet to be decided.  However, we have put everything ready to welcome many people as soon as we open the tour.

Hiroshima Plant tour presents new contents for the visitors to not only “see” the manufacturing process but also “experience” it.

In the “experience booths”, you feel like you are one of the raw materials and experience the process of being manufactured into a drink. In one of the booths, you can go through a mixing process of water and syrup by using your senses of seeing and hearing. Also, when you step into a tank-like booth whose inner walls are covered with mirrors in various angles, you will feel an unusual sensation of your body becoming part of the space and being distorted by the beams and sounds inside.

An example of "experience booths" in the plant tour facility

Inside an another "experience booth", a special sheet on the entire wall reacts to flashes of a smartphone and projects an image that comes and goes but you cannot see it with the naked eye.  By seeing these flashing images, you can feel the process of “cooling and carbonating a drink” through your sense of vision. The tour also offers a space to learn the history of Coca-Cola and its brand, lounge to enjoy trying Coca-Cola drinks, good spots for photo-taking, etc., in addition to introducing the recovery steps from the disaster-affected former “Hongo Plant” to the present “Hiroshima Plant” with illustrative images and pictures. 

We regard the plant tour as one of the opportunities to have direct communication with consumers, customers, and other various stakeholders. While currently suspending all plant tours to prevent COVID-19 infections, we have set up a special “Virtual Plant Tour” page on our website (https://www.ccbji.co.jp/plant/special/) so that we can continuously use our plant as a place to communicate with you.

(*1) Among our 17 plants in Japan, we offer plant tours at 6 locations, including Zao Plant (Miyagi Prefecture), Tama Plant (Tokyo), Kyoto Plant (Kyoto Prefecture), Tokai Plant (Aichi Prefecture), Ebino Plant (Miyazaki Prefecture), and Hiroshima Plant (Hiroshima Prefecture).  In 2019, we enjoyed nearly 170,000 visitors at 5 plants.

【Outlines of Hiroshima Plant Tour Facilities】

Location: In the premises of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Hiroshima Plant at Numatanishi-cho Sojo, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture

■Total floor space: 3,033.58㎡

Designing/construction period: January to the end of September 2020　

【Outlines of Hiroshima Plant】

Name: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Hiroshima Plant

Manufacturing line: Two aseptic lines

Construction completed in: June 2020

Area: 89,420 ㎡ (Approx. 27,050 tsubo)

Total floor space: 55,330㎡

Manufacturing capacity: 900 bottles per minute (Small PET)

Manufacturing items: Tea and coffee, carbonated/sports/ juice drinks, etc.

Investment amount: Approx. 26 billion yen

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News Release

October 12, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group held 2020 Entrance Ceremony online after postponing it from April

President's Message to New Employees

On Monday, October 12, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) and our group company Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Vending Inc. (Headquarters in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director & President Takahide Baba) held a joint entrance ceremony for 388 new employees of FY2020.

A face-to-face ceremony had been planned for April 1, but to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in and outside the company and to prioritize the safety of our employees, a joint online entrance ceremony (FY2020) was held for newly hired employees using a web conferencing system.

To achieve our mission to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value, “business as usual is not an option,” and we are constantly expected to transform and create innovation. Since diversity of employees with different values and ideas is the driving force for change and innovation, our Group has been engaged in diversity management, and 388 individuals of diverse characters, including 10 foreign nationals (USA, UK, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, China, Romania, Mongolia), joined the company this year.

Representative Director & President Calin Dragan, executives and HR personnel attended the ceremony to welcome the new employees.

The President's message (excerpt) is as follows:

【Message from Calin Dragan, Representative Director & President (excerpt)】

In the past six months, I’m sure you had gone through a variety of experiences in a new environment that you had no idea how it would turn out to be. It is not only you. The environment we are now in is actually new to us as well. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, we are undergoing drastic changes in how we work and live day to day. 　　　　

We are trying to embrace these changes as positively as possible, and promoting new working styles that best suit our new ways of business. They include the transformation to enable our salespeople to interact with customers more freely in remote settings, optimizing the plant shift operations, and increasing the flexibility of commuting and working hours. I hope all of you here also continue to be a part of this effort to build our new corporate culture, and appreciate your cooperation.

I want you to keep in your mind that “The old ways are not an option anymore”.  As you know, we are in the midst of transformation. We always welcome your fresh ideas which will drive fundamental changes.  It may take some time until you feel such changes, but please stay confident and believe in your potential. I want all of you here not to hesitate to challenge, and always look for new ways of thinking and new values with the intention of disrupting old ways.

After six months of working with us, I would like you to focus once again on our corporate philosophy. I would like you all to raise your awareness about our corporate philosophy.

As you know, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Group has established a new corporate philosophy “Mission, Vision and Values” and adopted "Paint it RED! Repaint our future.” as the key slogan. Our corporate philosophy is a statement that defines the significance of our existence and the value we deliver as a company. It serves as the cornerstone of our corporate management. Our mission is to “deliver happy moments while creating value”. To accomplish this mission, I want you to be always conscious of acting according to our four Values. In other words, I want you to enrich your knowledge by “Learning” a great deal, act and respond readily with “Agility” and always strive to produce a successful outcome with a “Result-orientation” mindset. And engage in all these activities with “Integrity”.

Amongst these, let me share with you today an aspect of Integrity - how we have been committed to Diversity and Inclusion. In the midst of economic globalization and an aging society with declining birthrate, we need a wide range of perspectives and open-minded views from different perspectives to make our business more competitive. Only by respecting each other's backgrounds and accepting differences, we can come up with new values and proposals that can revolutionize our future.

For the success of companies like us, it is highly essential to provide all employees with opportunities, regardless of age, disability, nationality, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other factors that may limit their ability to show their performance.

CSV efforts is also an example to show our “Agility”. We consider CSV goals to be important to demonstrate our social responsibilities, and have taken actions with the mindset of “Agility”.  For instance, we have been showing our strong commitment toward creating a “World Without Waste”, which is our new environment target. We aspire to become a model case for plastic resource recycling in the world by deepening collaboration with excellent resource recycling schemes in Japan.

Activities that align with all these four Values are what makes us possible to “Paint it RED!”, meaning we will be able to prevail over the entire market by turning it into red, our Coca-Cola brand color.

Please remember that our Mission is what connects and unites all our employees as one team no matter which region, area of business or workplace you are assigned to work in.

2020 has become a year that made us all face and endure an unprecedented situation caused by COVID-19. Regardless of what kind of challenges and difficulties we are confronted with, we must continue pushing ourselves forward and keep on growing. For that, the company needs the fresh power you can all bring to our workforce. I believe that what you are experiencing now will further fortify the foundation of our collective strength to withstand and overcome whatever challenges we may encounter in the future.

Calin Dragan Representative Director and President

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News Release

October 2, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan concluded “Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement for Community Revitalization” with Higashiyamato City, Tokyo

Joint efforts in PET bottle collection, disaster control measures, and other various areas

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded on October 1 (Thursday) a “Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement for Community Revitalization” (hereafter “Agreement”) with Higashiyamato City (Mayor Yasuo Ozaki), Tokyo, for the purposes of further activating the city and improving public services.

Through the Agreement, CCBJI and Higashiyamato City will work together on diverse initiatives for the safety and security of daily lives in the community, measures against disasters, environmental preservation, etc. so as to further energize the community.  Specifically, we will jointly work on PET bottle collection and emergency responses to disasters using our drink vending machines.

Higashiyamato City aims to realize an “environmentally friendly and recycling society” through unified efforts of three groups of stakeholders - citizens, businesses, and government. In the meantime, CCBJI aims to build a solid scheme for bottle collection and recycling with partner companies under the Coca-Cola System’s “2030 Packaging Vision” (Note 1). Based on the Agreement, we will install “automated PET bottle collection machines” across the city to promote the “Bottle-to-Bottle” initiative in which we collaboratively collect used PET bottles and recycle them into new ones. We will install one of the machines at Higashiyamato City Hall to raise the citizen’s awareness in recycling. As for measures against disasters, we plan to install disaster-relief vending machines, under the management of our company, at evacuation shelters and facilities. We will leverage these vending machines to provide drinks free of charge during a disaster and offer emergency support.

[Signing Ceremony for the Agreement]

From the left, Higashiyamato City Cleaning Association Chairperson Noboru Yoshida; Higashiyamato City Mayor Yasuo Ozaki; CCBJI Vending, Area Sales, Tokyo Regional Division Head Kenichi Kubo; and CCBJI Vending, Market Development Department Head Satoshi Ishikawa

[Image of PET bottle collection business]

[PET bottle collection machine & disaster-relief vending machine]

Unlike a conventional recycling box, the automated PET bottle collection machine sends an error message when someone tries to throw in a PET bottle with leftover drink in it or something other than PET bottles, so that it can collect clean used PET bottles only to allow the production of high-quality recycled PET bottles.  The machine also compresses the bottles and significantly reduces the volume, which contributes to lowering the CO2 emissions during transportation.

(Note 1) What is the “2030 Packaging Vision”? （https://www.ccbji.co.jp/csv/environment/?id=tab3）

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan aims to use recycled PET resin and other sustainable materials for all of its PET bottle products by 2025; collect used PET bottles in an equivalent quantity to the ones we sell by 2030; and build a solid scheme for bottle collection and recycling with partner companies.

■ Sustainability Initiatives of the Coca-Cola System

The Coca-Cola system in Japan includes Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd. and its five bottling partners around Japan. In accordance with its business purpose to “Refresh the World. Make a Difference,” the system is committed to creating a sustainable business and shared future that makes a difference surrounding important challenges facing Japan. In 2020, it identified three platforms—Inclusion, Communities and Resources—and nine priority issues, and established a common sustainability framework across the system. With the aim of addressing social challenges though its business activities in each field, it will also contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Coca-Cola system established its 2030 Packaging Vision in the resources field, comprising three pillars—Design, Collect and Partner—in line with its global vision of a World Without Waste. It established, and is working to achieve, environmental targets specific to Japan, including switching to 100% sustainable materials for all PET bottles by 2030. Refer to the latest Sustainability Report for details of these activities.

https://www.cocacola.co.jp/sustainability

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News Release

September 17, 2020
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.
Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and “Welcia” to launch pilot project for PET bottle recycling

Collect PET bottles at 8 stores in Tochigi and jointly promote “Bottle-to-Bottle” initiatives

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) and Welcia Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Tadahisa Matsumoto; hereafter “Welcia HD”) today announced that the two companies will embark on a pilot project for PET bottle recycling starting on September 23 (Wed). The project is scheduled to continue for three months.

The purpose of the project is to collaboratively create a Bottle-to-Bottle (Note 1) recycling model to turn PET bottles collected at Welcia HD’s drugstores into raw materials for new PET bottles. Welcia HD will manage the collection and sorting of PET bottles at its stores, while CCBJI takes charge of the designing and monitoring of a series of recycling processes from picking up the sorted PET bottles to making them into raw materials. From September 23, Welcia HD will install collection boxes at eight outlets of its “Welcia” drugstore chain in Oyama City, Tochigi Prefecture. The collected PET bottles will then be picked up by Kyoei Sangyo Co., Ltd, who is one of the partner companies for Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan’s “Bottle-to-Bottle” initiatives, and delivered to facilities that exclusively produce recycled PET materials, including JAPANTECH Utsunomiya Plant and other facilities run by Kyoei Sangyo Group. After appropriate processing, the PET bottles will be reused as raw material for new bottles. After three months of the project, the collected quantity, quality, and cost data will be examined prior to a full-scale rollout that is planned for March 2021 for more stores and locations.
 

【Process】

The pilot project will leverage Oyama City’s proximity to the recycled PET material manufacturer, JAPANTEC Utsunomina Plant. Oyama City also has many suburban store locations whose main customer base is families. Since used PET bottles collected from households are often washed and presorted, we expect the PET bottles collected in these locations to be of higher quality and suitable for producing recycled materials.

Under the Coca-Cola system’s “2030 Packaging Vision” (Note 2), Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan aims to use recycled PET resin and other sustainable materials for all of our PET bottle products by 2025; collect PET bottles in an equivalent quantity to what CCBJI sell by 2030; and build a solid scheme for bottle collection and recycling with partner companies. Welcia HD has been expanding and strengthening its ESG initiatives in recent years, including the use of paid biomass-based shopping bags to reduce petroleum-derived plastic. The company has been reviewing its current PET bottle collection efforts and is considering a Bottle-to-Bottle scheme for 100% recycling. Given the above, both companies decided to jointly launch this pilot project to apply our combined knowledge and experience in the collection and recycling of used PET bottles, leveraging Welcia HD’s sales network.

Through the project, Welcia HD and CCBJI will contribute to the recycling of used PET bottles and make progress toward creating a bottle-to-bottle recycling infrastructure in Japan.

【Overview of the pilot project for used PET bottle collection】
Period: Approximately 3 months from September 23, 2020 (Wed)
Target shops: 8 Welcia shops in Oyama City, Tochighi Prefecture
(Welcia Oyama Hanekawa, Welcia Oyama Hanagaki, Welcia Oyama Tenjin, Welcia Oyama Hitotonoya, Welcia Oyama Amagaya, Welcia Oyama Inuzuka, Welcia Oyama Ekiminamicho, and Welcia Oyama Nishijonan)

(Note 1) Bottle-to-Bottle:
Bottle-to-Bottle initiatives collect and recycle used PET bottles to reuse as new PET bottles for beverages.
We work on three core elements - “design”, “collect”, and “partner” - to address packaging-derived waste issues.

(Note 2) Coca-Cola system’s “2030 Packaging Vision” (https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/environment/?id=tab3)

Sustainability Initiatives of the Coca-Cola System
The Coca-Cola system in Japan includes Coca-Cola (Japan) Co., Ltd. and its five bottling partners around Japan. In accordance with its business purpose to “Refresh the World. Make a Difference,” the system is committed to creating a sustainable business and shared future that makes a difference surrounding important challenges facing Japan. In 2020, it identified three platforms—Inclusion, Communities and Resources—and nine priority issues, and established a common sustainability framework across the system. With the aim of addressing social challenges though its business activities in each field, it will also contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Coca-Cola system established its 2030 Packaging Vision in the resources field, comprising three pillars—Design, Collect and Partner—in line with its global vision of a World Without Waste. It established, and is working to achieve, environmental targets specific to Japan, including switching to 100% sustainable materials for all PET bottles by 2030. Refer to the latest Sustainability Report for details of these activities.
https://www.cocacola.co.jp/sustainability
 

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News Release

September 11, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Signing of Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement Prompted by the Olympics with Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture

On Friday, Sept. 11, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded an “Agreement on Comprehensive Collaboration Prompted by the Olympics” (hereafter “Agreement”) with Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture (Town mayor: Shuya Suzuki).

Namegata City has been registered as Mogolia’s host town for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games and has been working to foster momentum for the Olympic Games and to create a legacy through pre-training of weightlifting teams, etc. With the signing of this Agreement, CCBJI and Namegata City will work together in various fields to promote initiatives that lead to a more energized city, including international exchange, the Tokyo Olympics, health of the citizens and sports, etc.

As a part of this initiative, Torch Relay Commemorative Vending Machines that we are rolling out to spur momentum of the torch relay passing through Namegata City, were installed at 2 locations in the city. The vending machine has special wrapping with the name of the municipality through which the torch relay passes and serves the role of announcing the coming torch relay. In addition, a portion of the sales from the Torch Relay Commemorative Vending Machine will be donated as aid to solve the problems of Namegata City.

With the aim of achieving the mission to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value under our new corporate philosophy, “Paint it RED! Let’s Repaint our Future,” CCBJI will remain committed to CSV (Creating Shared Value) and provide solutions through our business for challenges that regions are faced with and continue to seek collaboration with all our partners.

From left, Mayor Shuya Suzuki of Namegata City,Satoshi Ishikawa, Dept. Manager of Development Planning Division

[Comment from Mayor Suzuki of Namegata City]

I am very pleased that the Agreement with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. will promote joint activities that make effective use of resources from both parties. By working closely together, we expect regional revitalization to be further advanced in various fields, including international exchange, health and sports, disaster support, and SDGs, as well as fostering momentum and creating legacy for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

[Comment from Dept. Manager Satoshi Ishikawa of Development Planning Division]

I am delighted with the signing of this Agreement with Namegata City, our important customer, to work together on efforts to energize the city. Namegata City promotes efforts to create a legacy and foster momentum for the Olympics, and we hope to assist in delivering even more happy moments to its citizens by working together in various fields, including international exchange, the Tokyo Olympics, and the health of the citizens and sports, through the deployment of our Torch Relay Commemorative Vending Machines and various events.

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News Release

September 9, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

FV Japan sells masks in beverage vending machines in Tokyo and 3 prefectures

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. would like to extend its deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by COVID-19.
The company also thanks all those who continue to work tirelessly at this very moment to prevent the further spread of infections.

FV Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters in Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Tatsuhiko Sano; hereafter “FV Japan”), a group company of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., will expand the sale of masks in beverage vending machines to Tokyo and 3 prefectures (Gunma, Aichi, Fukuoka) starting September 9, 2020 and will also increase the number of vending machines 5 to 26.

As part of efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19, FV Japan uses its beverage vending machines to sell masks without face-to-face, human contact. Official sales began in August following testing in July, and due to popular demand from customers to continue, we have decided to expand the service areas. In addition to the previous 5 vending machines at Sunshine City in Toshima-ku, Tokyo, masks will be sold in vending machines of airports, sports facilities and time-rental parking lots for more customer convenience.

One mask sells for 800 yen (incl. tax) and comes refrigerated in a dedicated glass case, similar to other soft drinks. The mask itself is made of aerosilver material and is certified as an SEK mark textile product. It feels cool to the touch and has antibacterial and infrared emission benefits, absorbs moisture and dries quickly, eliminates odor, protects from UV rays and can be washed for repeated use.

■Location of vending machines for selling masks

Sunshine City (Toshima-ku,Tokyo), Fresh market Flets (Nerima-ku,Tokyo), Meitetsu Kyosho Parking Osu No. 14, Meitetsu Kyosho Parking Nagono 1-chome, Sake bar Daisuki (Nagoya City, Aichi), Canal City Hakata Business Center (Fukuoka City, Fukuoka) and 12 other locations.

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News Release

September 7, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Kyoto Prefecture concluded “Partnership Agreement Concerning Regional Tourism Promotion”

Launch of “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Kyoto Design Presentation Box

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku: Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded a “Partnership Agreement Concerning Regional Tourism Promotion” (hereafter “Agreement”) on Thursday, September 3 with Kyoto Prefecture (Governor Takatoshi Nishiwaki) for the purpose to promote regional tourism and local development through the “Another Kyoto” project.

Under the Agreement, CCBJI and Kyoto Prefecture will enhance cooperation in the field of tourism, which includes a project of “Another Kyoto” (Kyoto by the Sea, Woodland Kyoto, Kyoto Infused with Tea, and Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove) that highlights the areas in Kyoto that are distinct and different from the ancient capital of Kyoto. CCBJI is planning to develop and launch “Presentation Box” for “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Kyoto Design that is designed with famous tourist landmarks of these areas, and donate a portion of sales from “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Kyoto Design.  

With the aim of achieving the “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value under our new corporate philosophy “Paint it RED! Let’s Repaint our Future”, CCBJI will remain committed to CSV (Creating Shared Value) and provide solutions through our business to the challenges that regions are faced with, and continue to seek for collaboration with all our partners.

■ "Partnership Agreement Concerning Regional Tourism Promotion”

1. Details of Partnership

(1) Matters relating to spreading information for Kyoto Prefecture’s regional tourism and local development.

(2) Matters relating to spreading information and supporting work to promote the “Another Kyoto” project.

2. Key initiatives currently underway (and under development)

(1) Develop and launch "Presentation Box" for “Coca-Cola” Slim Design Bottle Kyoto Design with tourist landmarks of "Another Kyoto".  *Available on September 5, 2020

(2) Donate a portion of sales from “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Kyoto Design for regional tourism promotion in Kyoto.

　　* Period : September, 2020 to end of August, 2021

【”Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Kyoto Design】

【Front of presentation box】【Back of presentation box】

【A photo taken on Sep 3 in the signing ceremony at the Kyoto Prefectural Hall】

From the left: Gonzalez, Head of Division, and Nishiwaki, Governor of Kyoto Prefecture 　

【Comments from Mr. Nishiwaki, Kyoto Prefecture Governor】

In Kyoto, we are promoting “Another Kyoto” project in which we learn about resources that are distinctive to the region and refine them for local development. In order to accelerate recovery of the tourism sector in the “with/post COVID-19 society”, we are determined to promote safe tourism in Kyoto. We are excited to work with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc., a very well-known company, and grateful for your help in promoting the “Another Kyoto” project. 

【Comments from Gonzalez, Head of Sales Execution Division】

We have been committed to contributing to regions and communities as we carry out our activities.

We are very honored to have signed a partnership agreement with Kyoto Prefecture.

We are still uncertain when the COVID-19 pandemic will end. However, as a partner, we will actively engage with Kyoto Prefecture to boost tourism.  

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News Release

September 1, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Signing of Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Nagatoro Town, Saitama Prefecture

Collaboration across various areas including fostering momentum for the Olympics and improving resident service

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) on Tuesday, September 1 concluded a comprehensive collaboration Agreement (hereafter “Agreement”) with Nagatoro Town, Saitama Prefecture (Town Mayor: Takie Osawa).

Since Nagatoro Town was decided to be on the torch relay route of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, the town is fostering momentum for the Olympics and improving the service of residents. With the signing of this agreement, CCBJI and Nagatoro Town will work together in initiatives that lead to development of the local community and improvement of the life of residents through cooperation in a wide variety of fields, including the matters related to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo, facilitation of migration and settling, tourism, industry, and agricultural promotion.

Prior to the signing of this Agreement, Torch Relay Commemorative Vending Machines that we are rolling out were installed at 2 locations in the town to liven up the torch relay in their communities. The vending machine has special wrapping with the name of municipality where the torch relay passes through, letting people know when it comes near them. In addition, CCBJI donated 600 bottles and cans of each “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Saitama Design and “Real Gold Dragon Boost”, as well as 4,000 non-woven masks to back up the medical personnel and others who are working hard to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Through this agreement, we will further promote revitalization of the communities in Nagatoro Town, including fostering momentum for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo.

With the aim of achieving the “mission” to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value under our new corporate philosophy “Paint it RED! Let’s Repaint our Future”, CCBJI will remain committed to CSV (Creating Shared Value) and provide solutions through our business to the challenges that regions are faced with, and continue to seek for collaboration with all our partners.

From left: Tomohiro Ichikawa, CCBJI Head of Kanto District Sales, Vending Area Sales, Vending Business; Nagatoro Town Mayor Takie Osawa

[Comment from Takie Osawa, Mayor of Nagatoro Town]

We are very pleased to conclude Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. this time. I would also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the donations of beverages and masks to support the medical personnel and others prior to the agreement.

Nagatoro Town is aiming for a permanently “energetic” town that "lastingly remains bright” where “people want to live for good” with a slogan of “Hatsuratsu (lively) Nagatoro”.

I hope that the signing of the agreement will allow new measures to be taken, such as promoting migration and settling, and improving services for residents, which cannot be implemented independently by the town.

[Comment from Tomohiro Ichikawa, CCBJI Head of Kanto District Sales, Vending Area Sales, Vending Business]

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. would like to extend our deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by COVID-19. We also thank all those who are working tirelessly to prevent the spread of infections at this very moment.
I’m delighted that we have signed this agreement with Nagatoro Town, our important customer, to collaborate for community revitalization and for better resident services. Nagatoro Town is fostering momentum for the Olympics and promoting community revitalization, so we’d like to help the city deliver happy moments to its citizens by working together in various fields, including fostering momentum for the Olympic and Paralympic games, matters related to facilitation of migration and settling, tourism, industry, and agricultural promotion by placing Coca-Cola’s torch relay commemorative vending machines in the city and through various events.

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News Release

September 1, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan announces bicycle commuting policy

Promotes bicycles as an alternative means of commuting during “life with COVID-19”

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) announced an update to company rules, effective September 1, 2020, with an aim to promote bicycle commuting among employees as we adjust to working and living in a “with COVID-19” era.

All employees (excluding temporary staff) are now eligible for bicycle commuting, and employees who regularly commute using public transportation are free to choose bicycle commuting as well, according to their daily preference or circumstances.

CCBJI provides products and services that support people’s day-to-day lives, and we see it as our responsibility as a total beverage company to ensure that our employees can also lead active and healthy lifestyles. As part of our company health and productivity management program, CCBJI revised company rules to promote bicycle commuting to support employee mental and physical health and to help relieve stress while commuting. Furthermore, this policy lets employees choose bicycle commuting as an alternative to using crowded trains and buses to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection. CCBJI hopes that this policy will also be an opportunity for employees to better understand the environmental load of different commuting alternatives and make more informed and sustainable choices in their daily lives.

CCBJI promotes flexible ways of working in line with this new era of the coronavirus, such as providing digital tools to encourage remote working, avoiding commuting during rush hours, and providing childcare support for working parents whose children are studying online due to COVID-19 restrictions. CCBJI makes every effort to protect the well-being of our employees, while continuing to supply safe and secure products and fulfil our mission to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value.

【Outline of Bicycle Commuting Policy】

■ Eligibility

All employees (excluding temporary staff) of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

■ Commuting route and distance

The distance traveled by bicycle shall be more than 1.5km

※ Between “home and workplace”, “home and nearest station”, and “nearest station and workplace”.

■ Utilization of different means of transportation depending on the day

Employees can use different means of commuting depending on the weather, traffic, and other conditions

■ Allowance

Permanent, rehired, senior and partner employees: Monthly payment

Part-time employees: Daily allowance provided based on travel distance for all working days

■ Bicycle parking expense

To cover bicycle parking expense, a monthly fee will be paid to those who work at offices where there are no parking spaces on the premises

■ Helmet requirement

A helmet must be worn when riding a road bike, etc. at high speed or over a long distance.

Employees are encouraged to wear a helmet when riding over a short distance at low speed.

■ Bicycle insurance (personal liability insurance)

Employees who commute by bicycle must have bicycle or other personal liability insurance

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News Release

September 1, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

“Virtual Plant Tour” now available on Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Website

～ Useful for students’ autumn social studies ～

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. would like to extend its deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by COVID-19.　

We also thank all those who are working tirelessly to prevent the spread of infections and keep us safe.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) opened a new special page for “Virtual Plant Tour” on its official website on September 1.

“Virtual Plant Tour” Special Site (https://www.ccbji.co.jp/plant/special/）, Guided production line tour video

The Virtual Plant Tour takes you to our plant online through a video to learn about our manufacturing lines for PET bottle products, with the assistance of one of our actual onsite plant-tour guides. It also includes original content, including the opportunity to test your “Coca-Cola knowledge” by taking an online quiz and to experience activities in this special online tour that are usually only provided at the plant.  In addition, we are planning a stamp rally activity that offers one stamp per view of the production line video so that you can have fun and learn at the same time.  We will work with all of our plant-tour facilities to provide special novelty goods when you show your collected digital stamps once we resume onsite plant tours after the COVID-19 situation is under control.

Our plant tours have been used by students for their summer projects and autumn filed trips every year.  We hope this virtual tour will also be a useful resource.    

We offer plant tours so that you can learn more about Coca-Cola products and Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan; however, unfortunately, in-person tours are currently suspended in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infections (Note 1). Under such circumstances, we created this special “Virtual Plant Tour” page to share with our customers who have been looking forward to the reopening of our plant tours and for those who may be unable to visit in person.

We will continue to pay utmost attention to the risk of infections, while living up to our mission to deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value—even in unprecedented times like these as we live with societal changes introduced by the novel coronavirus.

Note 1: We will inform you via the official company website when the decision is made to resume our plant tours.

【Outline of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan “Virtual Plant Tour” 】

Special page to be available on: September 1, 2020

https://www.ccbji.co.jp/plant/special/

Browsing devices: PC (Google Chrome recommended), tablet, smartphone (Google Chrome, Safari recommended  *Latest version)

Contents: PET bottle products production video, Coca-Cola exam, stamp rally, etc.

(English version of the Virtual Plant Tour available soon)

【For reference】

●Together! CCBJI

Under the slogan, "Together! CCBJI -There are people waiting for us, every day”, we provide products and services that are essential to daily lives, and we make efforts to overcome these difficult times together with our customers and consumers.  To this end, we have set up special content in our official website to offer support plans for COVID-19 infection prevention and to assist customers and consumers in the community. https://www.ccbji.co.jp/business/together/

https://en.ccbji.co.jp/business/together/

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News Release

August 18, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Signing of Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture

Collaboration across various areas including fostering Olympic momentum and improving public service

On Tuesday, August 18, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded a Comprehensive Collaboration Agreement with Asahi City, Chiba Prefecture (Mayor: Tadanao Akechi).

In anticipation of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, Asahi City has been making efforts to foster momentum for the Olympics and to generate a legacy for the next generation. With the signing of this agreement, CCBJI and Asahi City will work closely through dialog, promote improved public services and revitalize communities as part of efforts to foster momentum for the Olympics, and advance initiatives in various areas that improve the lives of the citizens, including crime/disaster prevention, sports & culture, education, etc.

Under our corporate philosophy to “Deliver happy moments to everyone while creating values”, CCBJI will remain committed to CSV (Creating Shared Value) and provide solutions through our business for the challenges that regions face and continue to seek collaboration with all our partners.

From left: Mayor Tadanao Akechi of Asahi City, Tomohiro Ichikawa, CCBJI Head of Kanto District

[Comment from Mayor Akechi of Asahi City]

I am very pleased with the conclusion of this agreement, which makes effective use of both parties’ assets to foster Olympic momentum and revitalize communities. I hope that this agreement leads to collaborative efforts in various fields, so that we may continue to work toward community development in the coming year and thereafter.

[Comment from Tomohiro Ichikawa, CCBJI Head of Kanto District Sales, Vending Area Sales, Vending Business]

I am happy to be working with Asahi City as a result of this agreement, as we collaborate on community revitalization and improvement of public services. Through the deployment of Torch Relay Memorial VMs and many events, we will collaborate in various arenas including fostering momentum for the Olympics/Paralympics and in crime/disaster prevention, sports & culture, education, etc., to assist in delivering even more happy moments to the people of Asahi City.

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News Release

July 29, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan starts joint project with Far Eastern New Century in Taiwan on commercialization of PET bottles made from recycled PET raw material through chemical recycling
 

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) started a joint project with Far Eastern New Century Corporation (Headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.; Chairman Douglas Tong Hsu; hereafter “FENC”), one of the world's largest manufacturers of PET resin and polyester fibers, based in Taiwan, to commercialize PET bottles using recycled PET raw materials through chemical recycling (Note 1). This project aims to carry out pilot sales of PET-bottled product using recycled PET raw materials in some of our sales areas by the end of the year and expand opportunities to leverage this PET raw material at commercial scale in several years.
 

A part of the raw materials for recycled PET resin used in this project is manufactured using a new approach to chemical recycling, TopGreen® ChemCycle, developed by FENC, a first in the world. TopGreen® ChemCycle chemically converts used PET bottles into one of the main components of PET resin, rPTA (recycled Purified Terephthalic Acid), and using rPTA as a raw material, manufactures ChemCycle resin with the quality equivalent to that of virgin PET resin (new PET resin made from fossil fuels). Also in scope upon full commercialization of the TopGreen® ChemCycle process will be using both used PET bottles and polyester labels, etc as raw materials for the manufacture of rPTA. 

【Manufacturing Process of Recycled PET Products by Chemical Recycling】

In general, chemical recycling processes other than TopGreen® ChemCycle convert used PET bottles back into an intermediate raw material produced during manufacturing of PET resin, and after refining it, repolymerize it into PET. On the other hand, TopGreen® ChemCycle, which was newly-developed by FENC, converts used PET bottles further into PTA, a raw material of PET resin. By converting further into PTA, it has achieved manufacturing of PET resin with the quality closer to that of virgin PET resin. The project will use rPTA manufactured through TopGreen® ChemCycle as part of the raw materials to produce PET resin, and achieves levels of quality and safety equivalent to those of conventional PET bottle raw materials.

For over 30 years, FENC has been addressing PET resin recycling, particularly focusing on chemical recycling. CCBJI’s ambition is to use sustainable PET resin materials in all PET products by 2025, as declared in the Coca-Cola System’s "2030 Packaging Vision", and we have been working on the expansion of bottle-to-bottle recycling and sourcing nonpetroleum-derived raw materials for PET bottles. For this reason, CCBJI supports establishing a scalable chemical-recycling process for PET resin, and we initiated this joint project together with FENC, to pilot the innovative TopGreen® ChemCycle process.

Note 1:  What is chemical recycling?
After collected used PET bottles have been sorted, crushed, and washed to remove foreign materials, they are broken down into a raw material or an intermediate raw material of PET resin by depolymerization, and then the raw material is refined and polymerized into new PET resin. To depolymerize raw materials, ethylene glycol (EG) is added to convert them back to BIS-2-hydroxyethylterephthalate (BHET), the intermediate raw material produced during resin manufacturing. After refining, it is repolymerized into PET. Chemical recycling is characterized by the removal of foreign and heterogeneous materials during depolymerization/repolymerization, enabling regeneration of PET resin with the same high quality as that of virgin resin.

(Source: The Council for PET Bottling Recycling)
 

■What is the "2030 Packaging Vision" (https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/environment/?id=tab3)
 

【About Far Eastern New Century Corporation】

Founded in 1949 with its headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, Far Eastern New Century Corporation is one of the leading chemical manufacturers in the world. The company has 247 group companies, nine of which are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, with 65,500 employees and 24.3 billion dollars in revenue in 2019. The company is ranked 2nd for the recycled resin business globally.  In Japan, the company founded Far Eastern Ishizuka Green PET Corporation (FIGP) in May 2012 jointly with Ishizuka Glass Co., Ltd., a total package manufacturer in Japan. Its headquarters and Tokyo Plant are located in Sakai-cho, Sarushima-gun, Ibaraki Prefecture. FIGP runs a “bottle-to-bottle” mechanical recycling business and produces/sells recycled PET (R-PET) resin for beverage and non-beverage manufacturers. FIGP Tokyo Plant started commercial production in 2014 and became the largest R-PET plant in Japan with annual bale throughput of 50,000 tons and R-PET resin production of 35,000 tons.

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ニュースリリース

2020年7月22日

コカ･コーラ ボトラーズジャパン株式会社

コカ･コーラ ボトラーズジャパングループ FVジャパン 清涼飲料水自動販売機でマスクのテスト販売を開始

新型コロナウイルス感染拡大防止に向けて、手軽にマスク購入ができる環境を提供

新型コロナウイルスにより、被害を受けられた方々に心よりお見舞い申し上げます。

また、今この瞬間も、感染拡大防止に向けて、必死に取り組まれているみなさまに心より御礼申し上げます。

コカ･コーラ ボトラーズジャパン株式会社のグループ会社であるFV ジャパン株式会社（本社:東京都豊島区　代表取締役社長: 佐野　達彦、以下FVジャパン）は、2020年7月22日（水）より、東京都豊島区のサンシャインシティにて、FVジャパンが展開する自動販売機でマスクのテスト販売を開始いたします。

テスト販売はサンシャインシティ１F西入口をはじめ施設内に設置された自動販売機５台で実施し、マスクは専用ケースに入れて他の清涼飲料水と同じく冷却した状態にて提供いたします。購入時は冷えた状態でご利用いただけますので、夏場の暑さ対策も兼ねています。販売価格は1枚500円（税込）で、抗菌効果・吸湿速乾・消臭効果・遠赤外線放出・UVカットの機能を備えた接触冷感生地を使用しております。また、洗濯して繰り返し使用することが可能です。

【自動販売機でのテスト販売を実施した背景】

新型コロナウイルス感染拡大防止策としてマスクの着用が推奨される中、FVジャパンが自社で所有する清涼飲料水の自動販売機を活用し、手軽にマスクを購入できる環境を提供したいと考えたことから、この度、販売することとなりました。今後もお客さまの安全・安心に向けた取り組みを継続してまいります。

なお、販売するマスクはSEKマーク／繊維製品認証を受けたエアロシルバー素材の生地を使用しております。

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New Release

July 22, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan group company, FV Japan, begins pilot project to sell face masks in beverage vending machines

Providing a one-stop platform to make face masks more accessible to consumers

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan would like to extend its deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by COVID-19. The company also thanks all those who are continuing to work tirelessly to prevent the further spread of infection.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan group company, FV Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Toshima-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director& President Tatsuhiko Sano; hereafter “FV Japan”), will launch a pilot project to sell face masks in its vending machines from July 22, 2020.

For this project, five vending machines deployed in the market, Sunshine City (Toshima-ku, Tokyo), by FV Japan will be used to sell specially packaged face masks that are chilled just like all other cold drinks to meet the demand of users who want to cool down during the hot summer season. The masks, which will sell for 500 yen (tax included) apiece, are high-quality, washable and reusable models designed to absorb moisture, dry fast, eliminate odors. In addition they will provide a cool touch-and-feel as well as protection from UV exposure.

【Background behind selling masks in vending machines】

In this “with-COVID” period, wearing a mask is considered one of the most highly-recommended safety practices to prevent the further spread of virus infection. In light of this social demand, FV Japan came up with an idea to use its vending machines as a one-stop platform to make face masks more accessible to consumers, and decided to sell them as a test case in limited areas. This decision aligns perfectly with FV Japan’s continuous approach to contribute to the safety and well-being of customers and consumers through its products and services.

The mask is made of SEK Mark/Textile certified Aero Silver fabric.

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News Release

July 21, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. Donated Part of Proceeds from “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Chiba Design Sales to Help Chiba Prefecture’s Tourism

Made a courtesy visit to Chiba Vice-Governor Takigawa to Present the Donation

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) made a courtesy visit to Chiba Vice-Governor Takigawa on Tuesday, July 21 to present 2,178,150 yen, part of proceeds from the sales of “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Chiba Design, under its agreement on alliance and cooperation in tourism signed with the prefecture.

The donation comes from the sales of “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Chiba Design from April 1, 2019 to the end of March 2020. The product is exclusively sold in the prefecture and its surrounding areas.

At the presentation ceremony, a donation certificate was handed over to Vice-Governor Takigawa from CCBJI Head of Kanto District Sales, Vending Area Sales, Vending Business Tomohiro Ichikawa who said, “We hope that the use of this donation would be of help to further enhance attractiveness of Chiba Prefecture as last year. We wish to contribute to promotion of Chiba Prefecture’s tourism in ways only CCBJI can”, and the Vice-Governor expressed the words of gratitude in return.

CCBJI will continue to contribute to Chiba Prefecture and the promotion of its tourism as a local-oriented company.

From the left to right: Tomohiro Ichikawa, CCBJI Head of Kanto District Sales, Vending Area Sales, Vending Business; Mr. Shinsuke Takigawa, Chiba Vice-Governor; and Cheeba-kun, Chiba Prefecture’s official character

[Product Overview]

CCBJI has marketed a total of 33 variations of the Coca-Cola Slim Bottle Regional Design nationwide as special packaging to make travel more enjoyable. Since June 2017, we have designed bottles with symbols and tourist attractions from different regions, and released them in their respective regions only. These designs have enjoyed popularity in all of those regions as a bottle that’s perfect to have with a meal or as a refreshment when traveling. It also makes a great souvenir. “Coca-Cola” Slim Bottle Chiba Design is an exclusive bottle only available in this region, designed with stylish illustrations of Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line, surfing, and Inubosaki Lighthouse, which are the regional symbols and iconic tourist attractions. Since its introduction on June 25, 2018, it has been well received by tourists, the people in the prefecture, etc. The product is available at souvenir shops, local product fairs, and vending machines in the area.

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New Release

July 21, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan establishes “Coca-Cola University Japan (CCUJ)” as a comprehensive program to nurture next-generation leaders

Launched the first set of training courses focused on supporting the growth of promising young employees as globally competent new leaders

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) established “Coca-Cola University Japan (CCUJ)” as a comprehensive program to nurture next-generation leaders, and, on July 21, launched the first set of training courses targeting promising young employees.

CCBJI’s objectives to set up CCUJ are two-fold: (1) to nurture next-generation leaders who can drive the transformation and future growth of the Coca-Cola system (※1); and (2) to create new value that can invigorate the beverage market sector. Through collaboration with The Coca-Cola Company, CCUJ will serve as a foundation to organize global leadership training courses and overseas study programs aimed at developing competent and capable employees who will utilize these learnings effectively to not only lead within CCBJI but also to share their enriched knowledge extensively with Coca-Cola bottling partners around the world.

On July 21, 2020, a total of 80 young employees selected from various functions within CCBJI and from the Coca-Cola (Japan) Company (CCJC) as the initial group of trainees participated in an online meeting to kick off the first set of courses launched in CCUJ. The full comprehensive curriculum, slated to commence this autumn and run for approximately 10 months, will be composed of digital e-learning courses and face-to-face physical classroom courses. The ultimate format of courses will be determined according to safety guidelines and recommendations that will be put in place in the coming months.

CCBJI believes in the importance of continuing its efforts to develop next-generation leaders, especially in these difficult times, and is planning to offer many training courses online to ensure that trainees can learn in a safe environment without worrying about the risk of close contact with others in physical classroom settings.

■Kick-off meeting on July 21

The kick-off meeting began with an opening speech from Representative Director & President Calin Dragan and the head of HR function in CCBJI that were both filled with encouraging messages to the trainees. The outline of the training courses was then briefed, followed by an interactive session where the lecturers invited from external sources and all the participating trainees introduced themselves to get to know one another.

■Future outlook of CCUJ

Going forward, CCUJ is planning to add more intensive courses that will be excellent opportunities for those already holding managerial positions as well to engage in more focused courses of study, with an aim to develop well-rounded leaders who can galvanize the internal organizations and also contribute to further advancement of the beverage industry as a whole. 

Through CCUJ and various other initiatives, CCBJI intends to keep investing in the fostering of highly competent human resources and enhancement of organizational capabilities to ensure that the company will be able to continue fulfilling its core mission to “deliver happy moments to everyone while creating value”.  

※1：Coca-Cola system in Japan consists of the following seven companies:
Coca-Cola (Japan) Company, Limited / Coca-Cola Tokyo Research & Development Center / Hokkaido Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd. / Michinoku Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd. / Hokuriku Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd. / Okinawa Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Ltd. / Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

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New Release

July 20, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Joint development with Fukuoka University & Mizuno

Launch of support clothing to alleviate physical stress

 Original tights and shoes for vending sales staff

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) worked jointly with Fukuoka University (Head office: Fukuoka City, President: Keijiro Saku; hereinafter referred to as "Fukuoka University") and Mizuno Corporation (Headquarters: Suminoe-ku, Osaka, President: Akihito Mizuno; hereinafter referred to as “Mizuno”) to develop and launch CCBJI-original “Assist Tights” for the company’s vending machine sales personnel, with the aim to streamline operations and to alleviate physical stress.

The new Assist Tights are based on analysis conducted by Fukuoka University (Prof. Hiroyuki Nunome, Dept. of Sports Science) and Mizuno of body stress and movement experienced by vending machine sales personnel on their daily routes. Mizuno has developed compression-type high-performance tights, similar to those athletes use to improve competitive performance, which are expected to help reduce the physical stress our vending sales personnel experience on the job.

In addition, the motion analysis showed a work-load reduction benefit from wearing specialty Mizuno shoes, so we have incorporated these shoes into employees’ company uniforms.

Reduced physical stress from the assist tights helps promote what we call “smart management,” to encourage an overall program of work-style reform across the company. This will contribute to the ongoing transformation of our vending business as announced in August 2019 in our five-year Strategic Business Plan, and will support a corporate culture of continuous learning and results-orientation under our new company Mission, Vision and Values.

【Scale of Assistance Tool Launch】
・Users: Approximately 4,500 vending sales personnel
・Area: All Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan sales regions
・Quantity distributed per person: 2 tights, 1 pair of shoes

<Reference>
[Introducing the developers]

●Prof. Hiroyuki Nunome, Dept. of Sports Science, Fukuoka University

Authority in the field of Biomechanics (feet).
Fellow of International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS), Board of ISBS.
Board of Japan Society of Biomechanics.
Former President of the Japanese Society of Science & Football.

[Comment from Prof. Nunome]
“Students in the laboratory also participated in the activity surveys and the analysis of body movements for the launch of the Assistance Tool.  We hope that the results of this joint research will reduce the burden on the overall work and contribute to the creation of a comfortable working environment. “

●Mizuno Corporation

Since its establishment in 1906, it has engaged in manufacturing and sales of sporting goods, etc., with the management philosophy of "contributing to society through the promotion of better sporting goods and sports" . 
The company leverages technology and knowledge cultivated in sports product development and also manufactures work wear.

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New Release

July 13, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan simultaneously introduces “COVID-19 Contact-Confirming App” for all employees

For creating safe and secure environments

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) will introduce “COVID-19 Contact-Confirming App (COCOA)” ※, the app endorsed by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, on 7th July simultaneously for all of its approximately 17,000 employees who use the company smart phones.

With an aim to prevent further spreading of the infections, the COVID-19 Contact-Confirming App notifies the users when they have come in contact with someone PCR-tested positive so that they can swiftly seek support from public health agencies for medical diagnosis, etc. A wider usage of the app is expected to suppress the growing infections. We decided to implement this initiative to create safe and secure environments for all of our employees and stakeholders.

The company-wide simultaneous introduction of the app became possible because we have provided all of the employees of our group with smart phones as part of our measures for digitalization and introduction of IT we have been promoting since 2019. We actively work on digitalization and introduction of IT in order to generate opportunities for the employees to exert their capabilities to the fullest and to improve business efficiency.

We will further strive to put comprehensive initiatives in place to prevent the spreading of infections and protect the well-being of all, while continuing the business to supply safe and secure products.

※The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Website (Japanese)
 

【For reference】

●Together! CCBJI

Under the slogan, "Together! CCBJI -There are people waiting for us, every day”, we provide products and services that are essential to daily lives, and we make efforts to overcome these difficult times together with our customers and consumers.  To this end, we have set up special content in our official website to offer support plans for COVID-19 infection prevention and assist customers and consumers in the community.  https://en.ccbji.co.jp/

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New Release

July 9, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan concludes “Collaboration agreement for the nurturing of water resources” with Yamanashi Prefecture

Enhanced cooperation in water preservation in Yamanashi

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) concluded on July 9 a “collaboration agreement for the nurturing of water resources” (hereafter “Agreement”) with Yamanashi Prefecture (Governor Kotaro Nagasaki) for the purpose to preserve and effectively use water and forests in the prefecture. 

Under the Agreement, CCBJI and Yamanashi Prefecture will jointly work on various programs to protect and effectively utilize water and forests in the prefecture, mainly by promoting the prefecture’s initiative, “nurturing of water resources (conservation of environmentally sound water cycle)” and offering information. As part of the Agreement, the two parties additionally concluded an “agreement for the protecting of forests for the nurturing of water”, under which CCBJI designates a special activity area, “Hakushu - Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Water Source Forest” (282 hectares), in the prefectural forest along the watersheds of Nagare River and Kakubosawa River originated in Mt. Amagoi, the water source of CCBJI’s Hakushu Plant. This is to work on supporting forest management (tree thinning, vermin control; and strip road development in forests), in order to improve the designated area and Yamanashi Prefecture’s forest.

One of the water sources of our natural mineral water “I LOHAS Tennensui” is in Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and our Hakushu Plant produces these products.  In connection with this, CCBJI and Yamanashi have been working together through Coca-Cola system’s “ILOHAS Forest Preservation” project（Note 1）to support the development and improvement of the forests.  Through the Agreement, we will further deepen the mutual cooperation and work on the “nurturing of water resources” and offering of information, thereby contributing to the conservation of water and forests in the prefecture.

CCBJI defines a set of non-financial goals to address ESG and the Creation of Shared Value (CSV) and takes tangible actions towards this end.  As a company who uses irreplaceable "water" for its business operations, CCBJI also lays out goals to “reduce water usage by 30% by 2030” and “sustain 200% water source replenishment until 2025” in efforts to promote water resources preservation. We will continuously build long-term relationships with local governments, forestry cooperatives, and people in the community and rollout programs to carefully use valuable “water” and return it to the nature by replenishing its sources with abundant groundwater.

■ About “collaboration agreement for the nurturing of water resources”
Period：5 years
Key collaboration
(1) Nurturing of water recourses and offering of information
(2) Preservation of forests
(3) Promotion of environmental education
(4) Other activities related to environmental conservation and community vitalization

■ About “agreement for the protecting of forests for the nurturing of water”
Period：5 years
Key activities (details of management and information to be provided):
(1) Forest management (tree thinning, vermin control; and strip road development in forests) implemented by Yamanashi Prefecture
(2) Information provision and educational programs regarding the nurturing of water resources carried out by Yamanashi Prefecture and CCBJI

Raymond Shelton, Executive Officer, Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications Officer, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan (left) and Mr. Kazunori Wakabayashi, Deputy Governor, Yamanashi Prefecture (right)

■ “Hakushu - Water Source Forest” (the water source of Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Hakushu Plant)
Area: Forests owned by Yamanashi Prefecture in the eastern part of Mt. Amagoi in Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City 
Land size: 282 hectares

■ About Hakushu Plant
Location: 300-1 Shimokyouraishi, Hakushu-cho, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Operation started in:  October 1997
Total site area: 32,954㎡（9,986 tsubos）
Production items: “I LOHAS Tennensui”, etc.

(Note 1) “I LOHAS Forest Preservation” Project
Part of sales proceeds from "I LOHAS" is donated through the Coca-Cola Educational and Environmental Foundation to local governments and nonprofit organizations (NPOs) who work on the preservation of water resources across Japan.
https://www.cocacola.co.jp/press-center/news-20190527-11
 

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New Release

July 7, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

～Promotion of safe and secure city creation～

Setting up security cameras, leveraging a part of proceeds from vending machines

The agreement was concluded with Noda City in Chiba Prefecture and Noda Police Department

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) on Tuesday, July 7 concluded an “agreement on promotion to create safe and secure city in the city of Noda” with Noda City, Chiba Prefecture and Noda Police Department.

By working together with Noda City and Noda Police Department through this agreement, we aim to further strengthen the promotion to create safe and secure city of Noda, as it allows us to post documents on vending machines to prevent crimes and enhance the awareness, share information on security, and use video of security cameras.

From the left: Tsuneaki Isono, Chief of Noda Police Station, Yu Suzuki, Mayor of Noda City and Tomohiro Ichikawa, Head of CCBJI Chiba/Saitama District Sales Division, Kanto Area Sales

Continuing to uphold “community-based” as the corporate philosophy, CCBJI will come close to the people’s lives and daily livings, and contribute to local communities as a total beverage company that delivers happy, refreshing moments every day, and in every occasion of their lives.

■Outline of the agreement

1.Background

When the city of Noda was considering to install and increase security cameras in order to prevent crime and create a safe and secure city, we proposed this initiative under the "community-based” corporate philosophy to support the creation of a community in which citizens can live safely with peace of mind.

2.Roles of the 3 parties

-Noda City: Act as a security camera manager and select locations to install security cameras.

-Noda Police Station: Video of security cameras can be provided from Noda City Hall which acts as a security camera manager.

-Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.: Donate security cameras. Install vending machines, replenish products, manage sales proceeds, maintain and repair the vending machines.

3.Installation locations (plan)

-Vending machines (5 units in total): Noda City Hall, Health Center, “Cyuo no Mori” Central Forest next to Noda Police Station, Noda City Sports Park

-Security cameras (3 units in total): School zones etc. in consideration of safety and security of children

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News Release

July 6, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

New Hiroshima Plant Line 2 starts operation on July 3

Introducing latest manufacturing technology across Japan

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter "CCBJI") started operation of a second production line at its brand-new Hiroshima Plant on July 3, leveraging world-leading manufacturing and automation technology. The Hiroshima Plant will cover the manufacturing capacity of the former Hongo Plant before the flooding disaster in 2018 as well as growing consumer demand, and will allow for stable product supply to the Chugoku and Shikoku regions of Japan. The new production Line 2 increases overall production capacity and allows for the production of innovative new products.  In addition, through innovation in plant automation and the introduction of the latest IoT technology, it will play a leading role in transforming production process management and work-style reform. 

CCBJI announced investments in seven new production lines in 2019 and 2020 as part of its strategic business plan. Now that all seven new lines are up and running, CCBJI is well-positioned with a solid and renewed foundation for growth to respond to the changing market environment and diverse needs of customers and consumers.　

The following are the seven new lines that have been newly constructed since 2019.

※Kumamoto, Hakushu, and Hongo are also operating warehouses that have introduced state-of-the-art technologies as part of recent investments in high-efficiency and stable product supply.

▲Exterior appearance of New Hiroshima Plant　　        ▲President Calin Dragan pushing the start button on Line 2

■ Comments from Bruce Herbert, Executive Officer, Head of SCM, Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

I am grateful that seven new lines have been completed as planned to ensure stronger manufacturing capacity. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation once again to all those involved in the construction of the new lines. As all of our new lines are designed to make full use of the latest technologies, I believe that they will not only enable us to continue to provide safe, reliable and delicious Coca-Cola products, but also these investments represent a commitment toward our future together with the communities in which we operate across Japan.

[Reference: Overview of New Hiroshima Plant Line 2]

■Name: Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. New Hiroshima Plant Line 2

■Location: Soujou, Numatanishi-cho, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture

■Manufacturing line: Aseptic line

■Operation start: July 2020

■Manufacturing capacity: 900 bottles a minute (Small PET)

■Manufacturing items: Sparkling, sports, juice beverages etc.

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News Release

June 25, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc.

Realizing CSV (Creating Shared Value) “CSV Report 2020” now available

- Detailing actions to realize our CSV goals - 

Our sincerest sympathies go out to those who have suffered from the COVID-19 pandemic.

We would also like to express our deepest appreciation to all those who continue to work to prevent the spread of the virus.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJH”) strives to be a company that is trusted and acknowledged by all its stakeholders by addressing social issues and creating a better future through its business. On Thursday, June 25, our “CSV Report 2020” was released on the company website, highlighting our efforts to create shared value.

CSV (Creating Shared Value) is the foundation of our business, and we promote  E (Environment), S (Social), and G (Governance) related initiatives to create shared value. The report is an over-arching review of our efforts in a condensed volume for better understanding of the Group’s initiatives.

【Key features of CSV Report 2020】

The report is comprised of three sections.

●Section 01 “Value Creation Story”
Describes the CSV story of CCBJH Group’s path to creating shared value in society under our corporate vision, direction, and corporate philosophy, “Paint it RED! Let’s Repaint our Future.”

●Section 02 “Toward Value Creation”

Introduces concrete CSV efforts to realize value creation based on three key areas: inclusion, communities, and resources.

●Section 03 “Foundation for Value Creation”
Introduces initiatives that form the basis of CCBJH Group’s CSV foundation, as well as the management structure which drives the Group.

【Outline of CSV Report 2020】

Date of release: Thursday, June 25, 2020

Format: A4 50 pages (Japanese PDF/English PDF)

URL: Japanese edition https://www.ccbji.co.jp/csv/doc.php

        English edition https://en.ccbji.co.jp/csv/doc.php

Reviewed period: Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2019

Others: A digest version (booklet) will be published in July 2020 and will be posted on our website.

【Key content of CSV Report 2020】

●Corporate Philosophy

“Paint it RED! Let’s Repaint Our Future”

●The CSV story

-Top message
-Materiality defined by the Coca-Cola System in Japan
-CCBJH Group commitments

●The CSV challenge

■ CCBJI’s donations of products to “Children’s Cafeterias” and “social welfare facilities” via Food Bank organizations　

Since 2016, CCBJI partner with 22 organizations, including Second Harvest Japan (member of Alliance of Japan Foodbanks), which is Japan’s first Food Bank organization and Food Bank All Japan Association, to donate our beverage products on a regular basis to children’s cafeterias and social welfare facilities, etc. through Food Bank organizations in different regions. Food Banks mean “Banks of food” and are the organizations and activities that distribute food items that are still edible, but have to be disposed of, to the facilities and people who are in need. The Food Loss Reduction Promotion Act was enacted last year, and the activities of Food Banks are drawing even more attention.

The number of Children’s Cafeterias is increasing year by year due to the changes in the home environment. The Children’s Cafeterias are playing the role to provide opportunities for the children from different environments to eat together, prevent loneliness, and receive dietary education, and develop the society that respects diversity. CCBJI is participating in these activities in the hope that our donations will help reduce food loss and resolve challenges that local communities face.

【For reference】

●Together! CCBJI

Under the slogan, "Together! CCBJI -There are people waiting for us, every day”, we provide products and services that are essential to daily lives, and we make efforts to overcome these difficult times together with our customers and consumers.  To this end, we have set up special content in our official website to offer support plans for COVID-19 infection prevention and assist customers and consumers in the community.  https://en.ccbji.co.jp/

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News Release

June 19, 2020

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc.

Create momentum for Olympic Games and revitalize communities with comprehensive collaboration agreements and JOC Olympic Support Vending Machines

43 comprehensive collaboration agreement signed, 3,399 JOC Olympic Support vending machines installed

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. (Headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & President Calin Dragan; hereafter “CCBJI”) has been signing comprehensive collaboration agreements with regions with the aim of fostering momentum for the Olympic Games and promoting the regional revitalization, and installing “JOC Olympic Support vending machines” for supporting training of athletes. 

CCBJI has been promoting “comprehensive collaboration agreements” for creating momentum for the Olympic Games and legacies for the next generation, and signed 43 agreements with cities in 15 prefectures by end of  May 2020. With the signing of this agreement, we work closely together with communities as partners through dialogs. We are engaged in activities to improve the lives of citizens in various fields including education, people development, prevention of crimes and disasters, health and sports. 

We propose solutions that are available through the “comprehensive collaboration agreement” to the local governments that are experiencing challenges because of the ongoing new coronavirus outbreak, and donate our products to healthcare workers. The “comprehensive collaboration agreements” are used for various activities in response to the rapid changes that are taking place in the social conditions. 

Installations of “JOC Olympic Support Vending Machines”, which Coca-Cola System started in 2016, have expanded to 38 prefectures in our business area, and we have installed 3,399 VMs. Part of their revenue is donated to the Japanese Olympic Committee and used by sports associations to train their athletes who are expected to compete in the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and to promote Olympic Movement. ※1 As of the end of April 2020 

Under the corporate philosophy of delivering happy moments to everyone while creating value, CCBJI works on the creation of shared value (CSV) through its core business in efforts to tackle communities’ challenges and further partner with various entities.

■The purpose of the comprehensive collaboration agreement
With the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 approaching, CCBJI and local communities work closely together as partners to create the momentum for the Olympic Games and legacies for the next generation through the assets that Coca-Cola System has to offer. At the same time, we work together to solve challenges that the local communities experience in various fields including education, people development, prevention of crimes and disasters, health and sports in order to improve the lives of citizens. 

■ Examples of support activities through the comprehensive collaboration agreement 

●Coca-Cola products are provided free of charge to Abiko City, Chiba Support for medical/welfare/nursery professionals through comprehensive collaboration agreement　
　　https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=791　　

●Donation of Coca-Cola products through Soka City to the Soka Yashio Fire Department at the frontline of emergency lifesaving  
　　https://www.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=794  (Japanese only)

●Coca-Cola products provided free of charge to medical institutions in Honjo City through Honjo Kodama Medical 　Association
　　https://en.ccbji.co.jp/news/detail.php?id=779

■JOC Olympic Support Vending Machines Progress of installations