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Coca Cola Workplace Rights Policy

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Workplace Rights Policy


We value the relationship we have with our employees. The success of our
business depends on every employee in our global enterprise. We are committed
to fostering open and inclusive workplaces that are based on recognized
workplace human rights, where all employees are valued and inspired to be the
best they can be.
The Coca-Cola Companys Workplace Rights Policy is guided by international
human rights standards, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
the International Labor Organizations Declaration on Fundamental Principles and
Rights at Work and the United Nations Global Compact.
The Workplace Rights Policy applies to The Coca-Cola Company and all of
the entities that it owns or in which it holds a majority interest. The Company is
committed to working with and encouraging our independent bottling partners
to uphold the principles in this Policy and to adopt similar policies within their
businesses.

The Policy includes the following components:









Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining


Forced Labor
Child Labor
Discrimination
Work Hours and Wages
Safe and Healthy Workplace
Workplace Security
Community and Stakeholder Engagement

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Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
The Company respects our employees right to join, form or not to join a labor
union without fear of reprisal, intimidation or harassment. Where employees are
represented by a legally recognized union, we are committed to establishing a
constructive dialogue with their freely chosen representatives. The Company is
committed to bargaining in good faith with such representatives.
Forced Labor
The Company prohibits the use of all forms of forced labor, including prison
labor, indentured labor, bonded labor, military labor, slave labor and any form of
human trafficking.
Child Labor
The Company adheres to minimum age provisions of applicable laws and
regulations. The Company prohibits the hiring of individuals that are under 18
years of age for positions in which hazardous work is required. The Companys
prohibition of child labor is consistent with International Labor Organization
standards.
Discrimination
The Company values all employees and the contributions they make and has a
long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and intolerance of discrimination.
We are dedicated to maintaining workplaces that are free from discrimination or
physical or verbal harassment on the basis of race, sex, color, national or social
origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, political opinion or any other
status protected by applicable law. The basis for recruitment, hiring, placement,
training, compensation and advancement at the Company is qualifications,
performance, skills and experience.

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Work Hours and Wages
The Company compensates employees competitively relative to the industry and
local labor market. We operate in full compliance with applicable wage, work
hours, overtime and benefits laws. We offer employees opportunities to develop
their skills and capabilities and provide advancement opportunities where possible.
Safe and Healthy Workplace
The Company provides a safe and healthy workplace. We are dedicated to
maintaining a productive workplace by minimizing the risk of accidents, injury and
exposure to health risks.
Workplace Security
The Company is committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from violence,
harassment, intimidation and other unsafe or disruptive conditions due to internal
and external threats. Security safeguards for employees are provided as needed
and will be maintained with respect for employee privacy and dignity.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement
The Company recognizes its impact on the communities in which it operates. We
are committed to engaging with stakeholders in those communities to ensure
that we are listening to, learning from and taking into account their views as we
conduct our business. Where appropriate, we are committed to engaging in
dialogue with stakeholders on workplace rights issues related to our business and
within our sphere of influence. We believe that local issues are most appropriately
addressed at the local level. We are also committed to creating economic
opportunity and fostering goodwill in the communities in which we operate through
locally relevant initiatives.

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Guidance and Reporting for Employees
The Coca-Cola Company creates workplaces in which open and honest
communications among all employees are valued and respected. CocaCola
is committed to following all applicable labor and employment laws wherever
we operate.
If you believe that a conflict arises between the language of the policy and the
laws, customs and practices of the place where you work, if you have questions
about this policy or if you would like to report a potential violation of this policy,
you should raise those questions and concerns through existing processes,
which make every effort to maintain confidentiality. You may ask questions
or report potential violations to local Management, Human Resources, Legal
Department or Strategic Security. Employees can also report suspected violations
through the EthicsLine secured internet website at www.KOethics.com or by
calling the appropriate toll-free number for your location, which can be found on
the www.KOethics.com website. No reprisal or retaliatory action will be taken
against any employee for raising concerns under this policy. The Company
is committed to investigating, addressing and responding to the concerns of
employees and to taking appropriate corrective action in response to any violation.
For Individuals in the European Union: Please note that EthicsLine phone or web
services only allow you to report financial, accounting and auditing matters. Should
you wish to report issues under the Workplace Rights Policy, such reports should
be made directly to local Management, Human Resources or Legal Department.

The Company reserves the right to amend this policy at any time. Nothing in this policy says or
implies that a contract exists between the Company and its employees or that participation in this
program is a guarantee of continued employment with The CocaCola Company.

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