Participants installing protective fences to protect rare plants from deer(Tamba-Sasayama, a water resource forest for Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan)with Oyama City (Tochigi Prefecture)● Held the First “Learn from the Forest” Programs in the Water Resource Area Around the Tama and Akashi PlantsIn April 2022, we signed an agreement on natural environment preservation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Regional Partnership Support Center. Based on this agreement, In December 2022, CCBJI and Oyama City signed an agreement to promote and disseminate SDG information as well as collaborate on SDG-related efforts. As a first step a vending machine was installed at the Watarase Yusuichi Stork Community functions. Not only do they store water, but also serve as habitats and nurturing grounds for plants and animals. Through Coca-Cola’s “Learn from the Forest” project, we aim to educate local residents and our employees on the importance of preserving these irreplaceable water resources and biodiversity in local areas. In 2022, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we could only hold these programs in six regions: Miyagi, Ibaraki, Tokyo, Hyogo, Hiroshima, and Miyazaki Prefectures.Locations of watershed conservation activitiesManufacturing plantsZao PlantSaitama PlantIwatsuki PlantIbaraki PlantTama PlantEbina PlantHakushu PlantTokai PlantKyoto PlantAkashi PlantOyama PlantHiroshima PlantKomatsu PlantTosu PlantKiyama PlantLocations of watershed conservation activitiesZao-machi, Katta-gun, Miyagi PrefectureKatashina, Tone-gun, Gunma PrefectureIshioka, Ibaraki PrefectureHigashi-Kurume, TokyoAtsugi and Ebina, Kanagawa PrefectureHokuto, Yamanashi PrefectureEna, Gifu PrefectureUjitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto PrefectureTamba-Sasayama, Hyogo PrefectureHouki-cho, Saihaku-gun, Tottori PrefectureMihara, Hiroshima PrefectureSaijo, Ehime PrefectureTosu, Sage Prefecture / Kiyama-cho, Miyaki-gun, Saga PrefectureAso, Kumamoto Prefecture / Ozu-machi, Kikuchi-gun, Kumamoto PrefectureEbino, Miyazaki PrefectureKumamoto PlantEbino PlantCenter to support environmental conservation activities that help people coexist with endangered Oriental storks.● SDG Partnerships with Saitama PrefectureCCBJH became a registered SDG partner with Saitama Prefecture in July 2022 and endorses its unique SDG activities. In August 2022 we launched a joint project called Saitama SDGs Promotional Vending Machines. In December, we entered into an agreement with Saitama Prefecture and Saitama International Association to collaborate in the development of global human resources and donated a portion of sales to the Saitama Global Human Resources Fund.46 of our employees and affiliates participated in the inaugural Coca-Cola “Learn from the Forest” Project at the Minamisawa Green Conservation Area in Higashi-Kurume, Tokyo. This area is a vital water resource for our Tama Plant. We worked together to maintain the promenade, contributing to the preservation of a diverse natural environment since rare plants such as the Anemone nikoensis grow in the area.In December, we hosted another Coca-Cola “Learn from the Forest” Project in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo, at the Akashi Plant water resource area forest. This was our first such event since signing the agreement in 2019.During the event, about 50 participants, including employees and their families, learned about the importance of preserving woodland areas near human habitats and maintaining forests through activities like tree clearing. They also helped protect endangered golden orchids, listed as a Class II endangered species by the Ministry of the Environment, by installing protective fences and restoring vegetation.48Cooperation with local governments and organizations for the SDGsWe have entered into agreements on the promotion of SDGs and broader comprehensive partnership agreements with local governments and organizations in its sales areas. The aim is to create value for communities through its beverage business and work with stakeholders to address local issues.● Signed a Partnership Agreement on SDGs Promotion Replenishing local water sources and preserving local biodiversityWater is an essential resource for our business, and we take actions to promote water replenishment around our 17 plants. The water resource areas around our plants serve multiple
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