Coca Cola
Island of Ireland
2013
Louise Wilson, Environment Manager
Coca-Cola Island of Ireland
• 1939, Coca-Cola introduced to Northern Ireland.
• 1952, production began in the Republic of Ireland.
• 2000, both companies became members of Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling
Company
• 2008, production for an all Ireland market began at this new
manufacturing facility – Knockmore Hill Lisburn
Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company
• Operate in 28 countries, over 3 continents
• 136 brands
Knockmore
Hill, Lisburn
• Over 550 million consumers
• 38,312 employees
CCHBC Ireland Operation
• KMH, Huntstown, 3 concentrate plants across the
island, and EU shared services in Drogheda
Ballina
Huntstown, Dublin
Wexford
Athy
•Produces, distributes, markets and sells Coca-Cola
products IOI
• 2000 employees in the system
•Number 1 per capita consumption of Diet Coke in
the world
Manufacturing Operation at Knockmore Hill
Environment Features at
KMH:
• WWTP
• Fresh water lagoons
• Lighting Controls
• Sensor Water Use
Combined Heat and Power Plant – KMH
Single Biggest
Reduction to Direct
Co2 Emissions:
QUAD Generation:
Uses natural gas to
provide electricity, hot
water, steam, chilled
water and Co2 to plant
Reduces CO2
emissions by 65%
ELECTRICITY
CHP
PLANT
HEAT
CHILLED WATER
CARBON DIOXIDE
Natural
Gas
BOTTLING
PLANT
External Standards – Policy and Values
Water Stewardship
Sustainable
Packaging
WATER
Water Usage Ratio Amount of water in Liters used to produce 1 Liter of Beverage
Water Use Ratio
Litres of water used for every litre of beverage produced
Water Use Ratio
3.0
2.5
30%
Reduction
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
2008
2013
16.5 % to go
2020
Water Stewardship in Ireland
Committed to reducing Water Consumption by raising
awareness of water sustainability and tackling water use
within our Supply Chain
Water Saving Projects Completed or in progress
Extending frequency backwashing in Water Treatment Filter Systems
Rinse Water Recovery projects across production lines
Bottle washer water now feeds case washer
Water Leaks Register – leaks recorded, monitored and repaired
Employee Awareness Campaigns
Wet line lube on line now automated control
Future Plans
Switch off Carbon towers not currently in use
Improved metering = improved focus on hot spots
Further optimisation of CIPs
Line/Area specific targets for Water Use with weekly review
Bottle and can rinser pressures optimised
ENERGY AND CLIMATE
Energy Usage Ratio:
Amount of Energy in Megajoules used to produce 1 Liter of Beverage
Energy Use Ratio
MJ of energy used for each litre of beverage produced
Energy Use Ratio
1.00
45%
Reduction
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
2008
2013
35 % to go
2020
Energy & Climate in Ireland
Taking decisive action to address issues and opportunities presented by
Climate Change by improving energy efficiencies and promoting awareness
Supply Chain Projects in place
• Air conditioning / Heating centrally controlled & regularly
maintained
• Air handling Units in packing areas off
• Lighting Sensors and energy efficient bulbs
• Full line shut down procedures at weekends
• Reductions made to Compressed Air Pressure System
• Employee Awareness Campaigns
Energy & Climate in Ireland
Future Plans for Energy Improvements
Surveys for hot and cold pipe insulation
Employee training
Doors for Heat tunnels on packers
Online specific energy use targets and weekly review
Automatic shut off – line stops conveyor stops
Improved energy use monitoring
Working with TCCC and Hellenic Group around Best Practices
Energy & Climate off site
Outside the Production Plant
COLD DRINK EQUIPMENT
• Investment in HFC free coolers
• Retrofitting of existing units - Improved Insulation
• LED Lighting
• Replacement of open coolers to closed door coolers
• Energy Management Devices fitted - up to 35% reduction energy use
FLEET
• mobileye technology fitted
• training all fleet drivers on eco driving techniques
• vehicles fitted with speed limiters
• fuel consumption monitored and high users flagged
• purchasing more energy efficient cars
Innovative Packaging
As packaging evolves to meet changing consumer and customer needs
we consider environmental aspects at every stage..
• Innovative design
• Overall reduction of packaging put on marketplace
• No compromise on quality or perception of consumer
Light-weighting Examples:
PET 2L bottle 56g - 48g
PET 500ml 26.5g - 22g
Reduced Glass 200ml by 31g
2 piece closure to 1 piece closure
Can body and can end gauge reduction
Packaging and Recycling
Generated Waste:
Amount of waste generated for production of 1 Liter Beverage
Waste Generated Ratio
Waste Generated Ratio
Grammes of waste created for every litre of beverage
produced
70%
Reduction
20
15
10
5
0
2008
2013
2020
Recycling
% of waste recycled
% of waste recycled
100
95
Recycling
now over
99%
90
85
80
75
2008
2009
2010
•Improved awareness and understanding
•Segregation
•Waste Management Company
•Synergies with others
2011
2012
Next Steps in 2014
• Launch of an Environment Committee – management led
cross functional team who agree projects, focus and investment
on environmental strategy
• Recruitment of Environmental Champions across the company
• Bi-monthly Environmental Newsletter to inform all employees
about environment progress
• Continue to work and empower employees, recognise and
reward for making sound environmental choices –
• EnvironMEnt Campaigns throughout 2014
• Continue our strong partnership with the Clean Coast Care
program and other initiatives to encourage communities to
protect the environment they live in
In Summary
• We know and understand the environmental challenges
• Working at Corporate and local level to drive future initiatives
• Train and empower employees to make a difference inside and outside of work
• Education campaigns on recycling, energy, and water sustainability
• We will continue to engage with and support local councils, schools, communities,
and government bodies both North and South of the Island, to improve sustainability
going forward
THANK YOU