Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) won the ESG Initiative of the Year – Philippines from the FMCG Asia Awards for the Tapon to Ipon program and was cited as one of Top Sustainability Advocates in Asia by the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) Awards.
“Being recognized by ACES Awards and FMCG Asia as an industry leader in sustainability further highlights CCBPI’s commitment to having responsible business practices as a core aspect of our operations,” said CCBI CEO and president Gareth McGeown.
CCBPI is now a two-time recipient of the ACES Awards, a sought-after recognition for inspiring sustainability advocates and exceptional leaders across Asia. In 2022, CCBPI was recognized as among the Industry Champions of the Year by ACES Awards.
The awards underscore CCBPI’s dedication to its core values of great people, great beverages, and great execution, toward the integration of sustainability and corporate responsibility—in both an operational capacity and CCBPI’s service to Filipinos.
A core pillar in CCBPI’s comprehensive service to local communities and the collective campaign for sustainability is the Tapon to Ipon: Basta Klaro, Panalo! Program which was feted as the ESG Initiative of the Year – Philippines by Retail Asia’s FMCG Asia Awards.
Launched in 2021, the Tapon to Ipon program makes it possible for the beverage firm to collaborate with sari-sari stores to serve as collection hubs, leveraging its vast network to reach more community-outlet.
The support of local governments has been key to the success of Tapon to Ipon. By harnessing the power of partnerships, the program has reached almost 170 cities and municipalities across the Philippines.