Water is a key ingredient of products Coca-Cola HBC Russia, for the preservation and protection of which directed most environmental programs of the company. In 2014, Coca-Cola HBC Russia started the modernization of treatment facilities in the factories and in the moment have already invested in the project EUR 7 million.

Before entering the sewage system or reservoir the water passes several stages of purification and then tested on 15 indicators. Measuring equipment helps to control quality and dynamic parameters of the flow of water at each treatment stage. Thus, the production waste water meets all regulatory requirements.

In addition, the factories of Coca-Cola HBC Russia systematically reduce water consumption through improved technology, innovative projects and programs to eliminate leaks. Increasing the share of re-used water for sanitation facilities helps to reduce overall water withdrawal and wastewater discharges.

Thus, the specific water consumption per liter of produced beverage decreases annually, at the end of 2016 by 9% compared to last year.

"One of the commitments of Coca-Cola HBC is to reduce specific water consumption by 30% compared to 2010 and the annual results confirm that we are confidently moving towards our goal. Controlling the quality of wastewater and improvement of wastewater treatment plants in our factories, we invest primarily in the ecology of the regions and clean future," says Hope Efimova, environmental compliance Manager Coca-Cola HBC Russia.
 

In addition to initiatives in manufacturing, Coca-Cola HBC Russia annually takes an active role in the protection of the largest reservoirs of Russia in the framework of their environmental projects, and for 12 years supported the all-Russian Junior national water contest.

All projects are primarily aimed at environmental education of youth and the education of a responsible attitude to water resources. For example, the Day of the Black sea in schools of Krasnodar Krai passed acouracy for high school students. In 2017, a similar educational events are planned in the framework of the project "Living Volga" and "For clean future of lake Baikal".