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The partnership will save 229 tonnes of CO2 annually initiative marks a further step in Coca-Cola HBC’s transition to low and zero-emission vehicles

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In the first pilot of its kind on the island of Ireland, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, together with BWG Foods and Dixon International Transport will be turning its delivery route green following the delivery of 3 fully electric Heavy Good Vehicles (e-HGVs). The initiative will reduce carbon emissions by 229 tonnes annually, the equivalent of charging over 25 million smartphones**.

The e-HGVs which have a range of 300km are the best in class in Europe and arrive in Ireland at a time when leading-edge European hauliers are increasingly embracing electrification. The e-HGVs will be recharged using 100% renewable electricity from Dixon International Transport’s new 500kw solar panel array. Each new e-HGVs will deliver up to 24 tonnes of Coca-Cola HBC beverages from its facility in Lisburn, Co. Antrim to BWGs National Distribution Centre in Dublin. From here BWG Foods will utilise its own electric fleet to complete final delivery of the beverages to its stores across the country.

Starting with three new fully electric Volvo HGVs, this pilot can act as a template for how producers, retailers and hauliers can work together to deliver a more sustainable supply chain. This initiative will also inform how Coca-Cola HBC approaches the distribution of its products in future. The longer ranges now on offer from e-HGVs makes this a new compelling option for fleet operators who are looking to decarbonise.

Clive Wilson, Supply Chain Director with Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland said “Sustainability requires partnership across sectors. As individual organisations we can go so far, however by working together we can drive the industry to a more sustainable future. In Coca-Cola HBC’s journey to NetZero by 2040, one of our key targets is to transition to low and zero-emission vehicles.  By the end of 2023 43% of our owned fleet will be fully electric, while at our production facility we utilise electric forklifts. We are delighted to be partnering with both BWG Foods and Dixon International Transport to undertake this island of Ireland pilot and look forward to turning our distribution route green together.”

Alan Crawford, Trading Director, BWG Foods said “This partnership is an exciting next step in our transition away from fossil fuels to cleaner, more sustainable options. We’ve already invested significantly in reducing own emissions across our distribution operations and now we are pioneering partnerships that will extend our positive impact even deeper into our supply chain. Our consumers increasingly value genuine progress in environmental sustainability so we will continue to work with suppliers and partners so that together we can increase the pace of innovation and reduce emissions across the sector.”

Brendan Dixon, Operations Manager of Dixon International Transport commented “We are excited to be partnering with Coca-Cola HBC and BWG Foods on this pilot project. As the largest fully electric HGV haulage fleet on the island of Ireland, we believe this has the potential to transform the landscape and demonstrate what is possible. We are investing heavily in our solar power generation capacity, with the addition of a 500kw solar installation and a fully automated 40,000 pallet warehouse, to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.  The journey to sustainable logistics solutions requires us all to work together and evolve how we operate supply chain logistics for the benefit of the environment. We believe this pilot will bring learnings we can apply across our organisation”.

Coca-Cola HBC deliver almost 20 million litres of beverages annually to BWG Foods which will now all be delivered using e-HGVs. Annually this has the potential to save up to 229 tonnes of CO2 compared to regular diesel trucks. That’s enough energy to power 29 homes for one year**.

*Dow Jones Sustainability Index can be viewed here and further information on Coca-Cola HBC’s NetZero by 2040 ambition is here.

**US EPA comparison

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In the first pilot of its kind on the island of Ireland, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, together with BWG Foods and Dixon International Transport will be turning its delivery route green following the delivery of 3 fully electric Heavy Good Vehicles (e-HGVs). The initiative will reduce carbon emissions by 229 tonnes annually, the equivalent of charging over 25 million smartphones**.  Pictured at the launch are: Alan Crawford, Trading Director, BWG Foods; Clive Wilson, Supply Chain Director with Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, and Brendan Dixon, Operations Manager of Dixon International Transport.

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Mr Franzetti has worked for Coca-Cola HBC Italy since 2018 holding various roles including Modern Trade Director and most recently Sales Director.

He replaces Miles Karemacher who is to take up the role of General Manager at Coca-Cola HBC Italy.

Mr Franzetti will lead the beverage business, which is the bottling partner to The Coca-Cola Company for the island of Ireland and distributes a 24/7 beverage portfolio including locally owned ranges, Deep RiverRock and Fruice. Coca-Cola HBC also distributes premium spirit brands for The Campari Group and Edrington, and coffee brands Costa and Caffé Vergnano.

His tenure as General Manager begins at an exciting time for the organisation following the announcement of a new canning line at Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland’s production facility in Lisburn, in a £17m/€20m investment announced earlier this year. Mr Franzetti’s role will also encompass leading the transition to NetZero by 2040 and working with customers and other industry partners as the sector prepares for the roll-out of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which due to go live in the Republic of Ireland in February 2024.

Davide Franzetti, General Manager of Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland said;

“Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland has a long and rich history going back over 80 years and has a well-established reputation for strong portfolio development, a deep commitment to sustainability and sustained investment in its people and the communities it serves.  My goal is to further strengthen our position as the leading 24/7 beverage partner to our customers, to listen to their needs and to bring greater value to our relationships.

“I am honoured to be joining an incredible team of people, and look forward to playing my part in the development of local talent which contributes so strongly to The Coca-Cola System; to delivering the £17m/€20m investment into our Knockmore Hill production facility; and to supporting the delivery of a well-functioning and efficient Deposit Return Scheme, the biggest change to waste collection in Ireland in a generation.”

Prior to joining Coca-Cola HBC, Davide was the General Manager for the Italian division of the global brewer, AB Inbev. The appointment took effect from Thursday 1 June.

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On reviewing previous policies and in recognition of the need to support new parents and improve work life balance, Coca-Cola HBC has developed a Diversity Action Plan which includes a reformed maternity and paternity policy in addition to other changes.

The new policy will give expectant mothers 26 weeks of 100% pay and then a further three months on 50% pay. The organisation is also taking steps to improve the paternity leave cover, offering expectant fathers six weeks of leave on 100% pay.

The announcement of the new policies come as the beverage business, which has over 750 employees on the Island of Ireland, announced 35 new roles as part of a €20 / £17 million expansion to its production facility in Knockmore Hill, Lisburn, Northern Ireland.

As part of its Diversity Action Plan developed throughout 2022, Coca-Cola HBC has also introduced a variety of changes including significant policy reforms in the recruitment process, targets at senior management level and a holistic employee wellbeing offering, which are all aimed aat driving greater diversity across the organisation.

People and Culture Director at Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, Marina Gainova said:

“The new policies on maternity and paternity leave provides us an opportunity to further support our employees by offering wellbeing benefits which promote and foster professional development and growth for both genders. Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland is committed to making the workplace one that facilitates parents spending more time with their families in the knowledge that this will not disrupt their career.

“The diversity of our organisation is a key priority demonstrated by the changes we are announcing today as well as policy changes we are making to our recruitment process and internal initiatives to champion women in senior roles in our business.”

For details on career opportunities visit https://ie.coca-colahellenic.com/en/working-with-us

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