DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Learn about The Coca‑Cola Company's growth strategies related to diversity, equity and inclusion in communities and our workplaces worldwide.

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Creating a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our values and our growth strategy and play an important part in our company's success.

We leverage the remarkable diversity of people across the world to achieve our purpose of refreshing the world and making a difference. 

Our aspiration is not only to reflect the diversity of the markets we serve, but also to lead and advocate for a better shared future.

 

The Coca‑Cola Company’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy includes three long-term ambitions:

These ambitions guide our efforts to create a better shared future for people.  

We Aspire to Develop a Workforce That Reflects the Markets We Serve

It is our aspiration by 2030 to have women hold 50% of senior leadership roles at the company and in the U.S. to have race and ethnicity representation reflect national census data at all levels.​

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We Enable an Inclusive Culture Where Our Employees Thrive

We create affinity, allyship, community and celebration while using our brands to inspire and advocate for inclusion.

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We Advance Equity and Access Within Our Business, Communities, and the Marketplace

We review our business, human rights, and employment policies and practices to eliminate biases and inequities.

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Progress on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Learn more about our 2023 progress.

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Diversity Leadership Council

The Global Women’s Leadership Council is comprised of leaders across the company to help drive its global talent strategy of reflecting the broad range of consumers and markets we serve around the world. The Council aims to help all our talent thrive by building a robust pipeline of qualified talent. It facilitates and promotes resources such as mentoring and skills-based education.

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Employee Inclusion Networks

Listening to our employees and providing resources that empower change is critical to growth. Our Inclusion Networks are focused on creating an inclusive workplace culture.

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Learn More about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Throughout our history, Coca‑Cola has stood up for – and celebrated – diversity, equity and inclusion around the world​.

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First Woman on the Board

First major corporation to have a woman serve on its board, Lettie Pate Evans.

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