Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) today announces a new, five-year partnership with leading environmental not-for-profit organisation, Landcare Australia, to help protect and preserve Australia’s natural environment, with a focus on boosting biodiversity and fostering sustainable ecosystems.
The partnership is centred on a major revegetation project that will take place at various CCEP sites throughout Australia and will involve the planting of approximately 55,000 native trees, shrubs, and grasses across 55 hectares of land.
Scott Edwards, Sustainability Lead – Australia at CCEP, said:
“We’re committed to taking meaningful action where we know we can make a significant difference – especially at our sites. By working together with Landcare Australia’s experts in revegetation projects, we can improve the biodiversity of the land on which we operate, help restore local ecosystems and make a positive impact on the environment for generations to come.”
With more than three decades of experience in ecosystem restoration, Landcare Australia will lead the revegetation project, from site preparation, through to seeding, planting and ongoing management.
Dr Shane Norrish, Chief Executive Officer at Landcare Australia, commented:
“We take great pride in being able to support businesses like CCEP to bring to life purpose-led initiatives that have a tangible and positive impact on the environment. It’s fantastic to see CCEP making meaningful use of its sites beyond making beverages.
“This collaboration will not only reinvigorate the land at key CCEP sites but also create positive, long-lasting opportunities for native flora and fauna to thrive. While CCEP’s initial partnership with Landcare Australia will continue for five years, the revegetation project itself is expected to span a century. It will deliver significant, long-term ecological co-benefits, including improved soil health, enhanced water retention, and increased habitat for native wildlife, contributing to the overall resilience of local ecosystems for the next 100 years.”
This project has been registered under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme, which will enable CCEP to earn carbon credits; aligning with the company’s ambition to achieve Net Zero by 2040, as outlined in its sustainability action plan, This Is Forward.
Edwards added: “Our commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2040 is driven by a multifaceted strategy. We prioritise decarbonising our operations by transitioning to renewable energy sources, optimising transport routes, and improving energy efficiency across our production facilities. We also support and invest in carbon offsetting projects, such as this biodiversity project. This holistic approach ensures we are making meaningful progress towards our sustainability goals while fostering positive environmental impacts.”
CCEP employees are being actively engaged in the project through volunteering and planting days, allowing them the opportunity to contribute to the revegetation efforts and give back to nature.
Landcare Australia will also be working hand-in-hand with the local community and respecting Indigenous knowledge to help us shape a project that supports the community, honours culture, and lasts for generations.
Coca-Cola in Australia has had an enduring relationship with Landcare Australia of more than 19 years. Previous initiatives include the Farm Dam Restoration Project, a community-driven program dedicated to rehabilitating nine degraded farm dams across South Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales. The project focuses on enhancing drought resilience, improving water quality, and creating healthier habitats to support native wildlife.
About Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is one of the world’s leading consumer goods companies. We make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved brands – serving 600 million consumers and helping 4 million customers across 31 countries grow. CCEP is one of the largest bottlers and distributors of non-alcoholic and alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages in Australia. Supported by a workforce of more than 3,000 Australians, the company has an operational presence in every state and territory, services 89,000+ customers, and delivers to 98 per cent of postcodes. For more information about CCEP, please visit: https://www.cocacolaep.com/au
For more information on CCEP’s sustainability goals and progress, read CCEP’s 2023 Integrated Report: https://www.cocacolaep.com/investors/financial-reports-and-results/latest-integrated-report/
About Landcare Australia
Landcare Australia is an independent, national not-for-profit organisation established in 1989. For over 35 years, Landcare Australia has worked at the forefront of community and corporate engagement in environmental conservation and sustainable land management with activities that protect and conserve Australia’s land, water, soils, plants, animals and ecosystems. With the impact of a changing climate, biodiversity loss and natural disasters, our work has never been more important. For more information visit: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/
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