Coca-Cola wins Industry Champions of the Year

Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. — Coca-Cola's bottling arm in the country — has been awarded as among the Industry Champions of the Year during the Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards 2022, held on November 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. One of the most sought-after accolades in Asia, the ACES Awards recognizes top industry players and visionary companies for their significant contributions to leadership and sustainability.

The Industry Champions of the Year Award is given to outstanding businesses and distinguished leaders in their respective sectors. The winning companies are cited for their clear competitive advantage, ability to set market trends, and implementation of industry best practices. As responsive leaders in their field, the honorees must have also demonstrated the capacity to adapt the focus of their businesses to the changing dynamics of the markets they serve.

"We at CCBPI are truly honored by the recognition from the Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability Awards — this is a testament to the passion and hard work of our over 10,000 associates across the Philippines, even through all the challenges we have had to face. Every single success of CCBPI is because of our People," says Gareth McGeown, CEO and president of CCBPI. "Being cited as among the Industry Champions of the Year in Asia will further fuel us to keep pursuing our journey of service to Filipinos — through refreshing beverages and strong sustainability initiatives."

McGeown credits the win to the company's core principle of placing people at the heart of the business — always putting People First. With its People First approach as its anchor, CCBPI's operations have been centered on protecting and supporting its associates, MSME network, private and public sector partners, and the communities it serves.