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OLYMPICS DRIVE GOLD MEDAL RESULTS FOR COCA-COLA CANADA

DavidHK — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:53:46 +0000

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Coca-Cola Canada has been successful in leveraging its sponsorship of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games and Olympic Torch Relay to drive growth. At the core of this achievement is sustainability – not only of the business results, but of how they were achieved – to leave a lasting legacy for all Canadians.

Olympic Athletes Join Together in Commitment to Protect the Environment

DavidHK — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:09:39 +0000

VANCOUVER, B.C. – Over two hundred athletes from over 40 countries have made a commitment to take environmental action during and after the Olympic Games, with Olympians like Sara Renner leading the way. Olympic sponsor Coca-Cola has partnered with two leading Canadian environmental organizations to encourage all Olympians to make a commitment to protect the [...]

Rick Hansen and Kelly Murumets Win Coca-Cola’s “Live Positively Award” at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

KristyPayne — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:07:10 +0000

Vancouver, February 18, 2010 – Today The Coca-Cola Company honors Rick Hansen and Kelly Murumets with its “Live Positively Award” at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Coca-Cola’s Live Positively Awards celebrate people who inspire others to create a more positive Canada. The Live Positively Awards grew out of Coca-Cola’s commitment to make sustainability an integral part of its business operations and to develop initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance economic development.

Interview Advisory: The Coca-Cola Live Positively Award

KristyPayne — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:32:02 +0000

February 16, 2010 (Vancouver) - The Coca-Cola Company will honor individuals, families and organizations with the Coca-Cola Live Positively Award during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Each recipient was chosen because of his or her efforts to turn their passion for improving the well-being of Canadians into important changes that have positively impacted their local communities. With a focus on either active living or environmental sustainability, each recipient has a unique and inspirational story to share. The award ceremonies take place between February 13 and February 28 in the BCMC Media Theatre at Robson Square.

University of British Columbia Wins Coca-Cola’s “Live Positively Award” at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

KristyPayne — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:17:15 +0000

Stephen Toope, President and Vice Chancellor, University of British Columbia to Accept Award On Behalf Of UBC

Project Blue Sky Wins Coca-Cola’s “Live Positively Award” at Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

KristyPayne — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:17:19 +0000

Dave Calder, Olympic Silver Medalist in Rowing, Accepts Award On Behalf Of Project Blue Sky Vancouver, February 13, 2010 – The Coca-Cola Company today honored Project Blue Sky with its “Live Positively Award” at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Coca-Cola’s Live Positively Awards celebrate people who inspire others to create a more positive Canada. The Live Positively Awards grew out of Coca-Cola’s commitment to make sustainability an integral part of its business operations and to develop initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance economic development. They were designed to remind us that while the Olympic Games may come and go every few years, the ideals of the Olympics--the lessons they offer and the positive inspiration they provide--never wane.

Coca-Cola Live Positively Award

LaurenStasila — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:34:36 +0000

The Coca-Cola Company will honor individuals, families and organizations with the Coca-Cola Live Positively Award during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Each recipient was chosen because of his or her efforts to turn their passion for improving the well-being of Canadians into important changes that have positively impacted their local communities. With a focus on either active living or environmental sustainability, each recipient has a unique and inspirational story to share. The award ceremonies take place between February 13 and February 28 at 4:00 p.m. in the BCMC Media Theatre at Robson Square.

Coca-Cola Unveils its Activation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

LaurenStasila — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 20:26:01 +0000

Attention: Olympic, Assignment, News and Lifestyle MEDIA INVITE The Coca-Cola Pavilion will create memorable experiences and open happiness in LiveCity Vancouver VANCOUVER (BRITISH COLUMBIA) February 2, 2010 – Be one of the first to visit Coca-Cola’s activation for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games in LiveCity-Yaletown on February 9. The Coca-Cola Pavilion is a multi-sensory, interactive experience that will [...]

Coca-Cola reinforces commitment to environment with unveiling of Olympic Torch Relay sustainability plan and expansion of hybrid-electric fleet

LaurenStasila — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:31:40 +0000

VANCOUVER, September 30th, 2009 – The Coca-Cola system in Canada today announced that it will expand its fleet of hybrid-electric delivery trucks across Canada as part of its ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability. It also released details on its sustainability plans for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. “We are proud to be expanding [...]

Coca-Cola’s Vancouver 2010 Olympic torchbearers across Canada

LaurenStasila — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:47:25 +0000

Coca-Cola’s VANCOUVER 2010 Olympic TorchBearers across canada Coca-Cola uses Olympic Games sponsorship to motivate Canadians to live positively CANADA November 17, 2009 – In communities across the country local Coca-Cola torchbearers will be carrying the Olympic Flame. These Canadians were chosen through Coca-Cola’s torchbearer nomination program because they have chosen to ‘Live Positively’ by committing to [...]

Follow the Torch Relay – November 17th

LaurenStasila — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:00:11 +0000

Today the torch is in: Port Hawkesbury Port Hastings Tracadie Paq’tnkek Antigonish New Glasgow Trenton Stellarton Bible Hill Truro Coca-Cola torchbearers for November 17th: Karey-Beth Delaney Jeff Irving Stephen Mills Jill Trinacty Don Adams

COCA-COLA CANADA LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE “PLANTBOTTLE™”

LaurenStasila — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:20:26 +0000

CALGARY (ALBERTA) NOVEMBER 16, 2009 – Coca-Cola Canada (Ltd.) announced today that the innovative PlantBottle packaging will be featured throughout the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, joining other select markets in the initial global launch of this partially plant-based PET plastic. The “PlantBottle” package will be the primary beverage product package used during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. PlantBottle^TM packaging is a PET plastic package made with up to 30 percent of its material derived from plant based waste material. This redesigned plastic package represents a significant step in the journey to becoming the future of recyclable bottles. Using plant-based material to replace a portion of the petroleum used in PET plastic allows The Coca-Cola Company and in Canada, Coca- Cola Ltd to reduce our use of non-renewable resources. Plantbottle package is 100 percent recyclable, by design.

Plantbottle Facts

LaurenStasila — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:14:39 +0000

PLANTBOTTLE FACT SHEET PlantBottleTM packaging is a PET plastic package made with up to 30 percent of its material derived from plant material. This redesigned plastic beverage package represents a significant step in the journey to becoming the future of recyclable bottles of the Future. Ultimately, the goal is to develop recyclable plastic bottles made completely [...]

Follow the Torch Relay – November 16

LaurenStasila — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:33 +0000

Today the torch is in: North Sydney Sydney Mines Membertou Glace Bay Dominion Scotchtown New Waterford Sydney Baddeck Wagmatcook Whycocomagh Mabou Port Hood Judique Port Hawkesbury Coca-Cola torchbearers for November 16th: Christina Flemming Lisa O’Brien Clint Lettice Lisa Parsons Gordon Warnica Taylor Murray Ruth MacInnes Lauchie Beaton Conor Scallion Louis Deveau

Follow the Torch Relay: November 15th

LaurenStasila — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:00:39 +0000

Today the torch is in: Grand Falls-Windsor Badger Springdale Deer Lake Pasadena Corner Brook Port au Port Kippens Stephenville Channel-Port aux Basques Coca-Cola Torchbearers for November 15th: Carol Ann Smith Leslie Reid

Follow the Torch Relay – November 14th

LaurenStasila — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:00:18 +0000

Today the torch is in: Carbonear Harbour Grace Spaniard’s Bay Bay Roberts Clarke’s Beach Cupids Brigus Clarenville Glovertown Gambo Gander Lewisporte Bishop’s Falls Grand Falls-Windsor Coca-Cola Torchbearers for November 14th: Kim Howson Gary Gordon Emily Ingram Sandy Chiasson Craig Wicks

WWF-Canada and Coca-Cola Canada invite Canadians to help protect polar bears as a call to action to fight climate change

LaurenStasila — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:03:25 +0000

Coca-Cola Ltd. today announced details of its ongoing commitment to WWF-Canada’s polar bear conservation efforts. In celebration of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, Coca-Cola will double last year’s $100,000 contribution through its holiday program by contributing $200,000 to WWF-Canada’s efforts in 2009.

Coca-Cola unveils its Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay plans

DavidHK — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:56:43 +0000

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games marks the seventh time Coca-Cola has sponsored an Olympic Torch Relay. During the 106-day journey leading up to the 2010 Winter Games, Coca-Cola will be profiling Canadians who have chosen to 'Live Positively' by committing to a more active, environmentally-friendly lifestyle. Throughout the entire Olympic Torch Relay, Coca-Cola will profile its torchbearers who are everyday Canadians that have demonstrated their commitment to active living and/or environmental sustainability. These torchbearers have made simple, small modifications to their lives that incrementally amount to bigger and better changes - for themselves, the planet and their fellow Canadians. "The Olympic Torch Relay will profile Canadians who've demonstrated that they have the courage to dream even bigger than before and that everyone, every day, can make a choice to create a more positive reality," said Nicola Kettlitz, General Manager, Coca-Cola Olympic Project Team. "We hope our torchbearers inspire all Canadians to create their own path of "positivity" in their everyday lives and to believe that anything is possible. Our torchbearers are examples of Canadians who have taken simple steps to support environmental sustainability and active living in their communities".

Coca-Cola Reinforces Commitment to Environment With Unveiling of Olympic Torch Relay Sustainability Plan and Expansion of Hybrid-Electric Fleet

DavidHK — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:16:05 +0000

The Coca-Cola system in Canada today announced that it will expand its fleet of hybrid-electric delivery trucks across Canada as part of its ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability. It also released details on its sustainability plans for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay. “We are proud to be expanding Canada’s largest fleet of heavy-duty hybrid diesel–electric delivery vehicles. We will be adding 15 hybrid single axle tractors to our existing hybrid fleet of 20 side-bay trucks and 2 straight trucks,” said Kevin Warren, President, Coca-Cola Bottling Company. “This is one of several ways we are investing to reduce energy consumption in our fleet, facilities and vending equipment.”

Coca-Cola Announces Its First Environmental Torchbearer Team As A Call To Action To Support Earth Hour

DavidHK — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:20:22 +0000

Mississauga Braves Hockey Association first Environmental Olympic Torchbearer team nominated by Coca-Cola 72% of Ontarians (77% B.C./63% Alberta/ 63% Quebec/84% Atlantic) plan to be in the dark for Earth Hour Coca-Cola encourages Canadians to live more environmentally sustainable lives with its sponsorship of WWF-Canada’s Earth Hour and its first Environmental Olympic Torchbearer team announcement. Representatives [...]

Coca-Cola Uses Olympic Sponsorship As Environmental Call To Action

DavidHK — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:24:18 +0000

Coca-Cola nominates its first Environmental 2010 Olympic Torchbearer In an effort to spread the Olympic Spirit and create an environmental legacy to encourage Canadians to adopt sustainable environmental practices, Coca-Cola is launching a holistic environmental action plan. Coca-Cola’s Olympic Games Sustainability Plan is designed to outline the holistic methods Coca-Cola is using to minimize its environmental [...]