Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Appoints New Head of Sustainability
Sam Jones will lead Coca-Cola Europacific Partners’ (CCEP) sustainability work in GB
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola globally, has appointed Sam Jones as its new Head of Climate and Sustainability in GB.
Sam joins CCEP from packaging giant, DS Smith, where he was responsible for the creation and roll-out of the business’ sustainability strategy, including playing a key role in its Net Zero plans and Science-Based Targets for carbon reduction. He has also previously held consultancy and advisory positions within the environment teams at Mars and global agri-food business AB Agri.
Sam will lead CCEP’s sustainability agenda in GB, focussing on the business’ packaging strategy, its carbon reduction commitments and water stewardship goals, as well as further strengthening the business’ links within the communities in which it operates.
As part of this, he will play a key role in supporting the business’ This is Forward sustainability action plan, which targets six key social and environmental areas where the business has a significant impact, and forms a key element of CCEP’s path to become a Net Zero business by 2040.
Sam Jones, Head of Climate and Sustainability, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (GB), said: “It’s incredibly exciting to be working with CCEP. Being part of Coca-Cola’s largest bottler brings with it huge responsibility, but we also have a great opportunity to influence and encourage real change, which is so important as businesses in Great Britain consider their role in tackling the climate challenge and the impact they have on the planet.
“I look forward to working with colleagues across the business, and our customers and suppliers, to make further progress in reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, and across our supply chain.”
Julian Hunt, Vice-President, Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (GB), said: “Sustainability sits at the heart of everything we do as a business, and it’s fantastic to have Sam on board to help drive our strategy forward. He brings with him a wealth of experience, as well as passion and determination to create real, positive change, and I look forward to working together as we continue to make strides towards Net Zero.”
