The Coca-Cola Company 2003 Summary Annual Report
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For more information about The Coca-Cola Company, our beliefs and policies, and additional stories about our operations in more than 200 countries, please visit us at www.coca-cola.com.
  The printed version of this report was printed on 100 percent post-consumer waste recycled paper that is also process chlorine free (PCF). The paper, paper mill and printer are all certified by The Forest Stewardship Council, which promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world’s forests. The report was produced in a totally enclosed printing facility that results in nearly zero volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Anderson Lithograph’s certification number is SCS-COC-0533.  
  Environmental Statement:Our Company’s commitment to environmental issues is guided by a simple principle: We will conduct our business in ways that protect and preserve the environment. Throughout our organization, our employees at all levels are proactively integrating our Company’s environmental management system (eKOsystem) throughout all business units worldwide. We use the results of research and new technology to minimize the environmental footprint of our operations, products and packages. We seek to cooperate with public, private and governmental organizations in pursuing solutions to environmental challenges. We direct our Company’s skills, energies and resources to activities and issues where we can make a positive and effective contribution.  
  Equal Opportunity PolicyThe Coca-Cola Company and its subsidiaries maintain a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity, affirmative action and valuing the diversity of our employees, share owners, customers and consumers. The Company strives to create a working environment free of discrimination and harassment with respect to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, a veteran of the Vietnam era, or other covered veteran. The Company also makes reasonable accommodations in the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. The Company maintains ongoing contact with labor and employee associations to develop relationships that foster responsive and mutually beneficial discussions pertaining to labor issues. These associations have provided a mechanism for positive industrial relations. In addition, we provide fair marketing opportunities to all suppliers and maintain programs to increase transactions with firms that are owned and operated by minorities and women.  
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