The company impressively demonstrates how to be successful in a dynamic industry with foresight in terms of sustainability, social responsibility and the promotion of health and well-being.

Monica Rintersbacher, Managing Director of Leitbetriebe Austria with Alzbeta Takacova, People and Culture Director of Coca-Cola HBC Austria, Saskia Gutmann, Marketing Director of Coca-Cola HBC Austria and Herbert Bauer, General Manager of Coca-Cola HBC Austria I © Rene Brunhölzl

Coca-Cola HBC Austria is part of the Coca-Cola Hellenic Beverage Company, which operates in 29 countries, and is one of the country's leading beverage companies. With approximately 900 employees, the Vienna-based bottler and distribution specialist operates a state-of-the-art production and logistics center in Edelstal, Burgenland, as well as regional distribution depots. Its extensive portfolio ranges from iconic soft drink brands such as Coca-Cola, Fanta, and Sprite to the Austrian mineral water Römerquelle, the sports drink Powerade, and the energy drink Monster. The beverage provider also distributes the coffee brands Costa Coffee and Caffè Vergnano, as well as brands in the premium spirits segment.

Coca-Cola HBC Austria has now been officially certified as a Leading Company Austria, recognizing its entrepreneurial commitment and responsibility toward employees and the environment. Monica Rintersbacher, Managing Director of Leading Companies Austria, commented: "This certificate recognizes the economic practices and the philosophy that Coca-Cola HBC lives by. The company impressively demonstrates how responsibility and vision can lead to success in a dynamic industry.„

Sustainability, social responsibility, and the promotion of health and well-being are central components of the corporate strategy, as Coca-Cola HBC Austria pursues ambitious goals: NetZero by 2040, continuous optimization of water consumption, and an optimized circular economy for beverage packaging. In the interests of its employees, the company actively promotes an inclusive corporate culture and promotes diversity and equal opportunities. The company also caters to the changing needs of consumers with a broad portfolio of both sweetened and calorie-free and reduced-calorie beverages.

Herbert Bauer, General Manager of Coca-Cola HBC Austria, is delighted with the award and emphasized the importance of the values that the company embodies.Coca-Cola for the Austrians is produced and distributed in Austria. Of every euro we generate in Austria, 79 cents remains in the country. As a labor market impact, each of the 900 Coca-Cola jobs is associated with 16 additional jobs along the value chain. We are proud to now be named a Leading Company Austria. It confirms our commitment to assuming responsibility as a leading company in Austria and actively contributing to the positive development of the economy and society.„