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Varun Beverages Zambia

Environment

  • Engaged in several initiatives such as CIP conservation, RO water recovery, Cooling tower and bottle washer optimization, to maximize the water savings
  • Achieved greater energy optimization through implementing automation of cooling towers and packaging lines, replacing street lights and CFL lights with solar and LEDs respectively, and installing photo sensors for lights
  • Exploring collection and recycling of plastic waste initiative with third party vendors

0.66 kWH/case

Electricity in CY 2023

2.38 Liters

(4% reduced from 2022) Water consumed for per liter of beverage production in 2023

1.8 Mn kWH

units saved through energy-saving initiatives in CY 2023

1,000

indigenous and 500 fruit trees in 5 target schools

Social

  • Partnered with World Vision to deploy various CSR initiatives
  • Partnered with Project Concern Zambia (PCZ) for reforestation, safe access to drinking water, strong girls under Strong Zambia Project
  • Various activities undertaken for employee training and recognition

Governance Awards and Achievements

Compliance
  • Varun Beverage Zambia ensures compliance with local rules, policies, and laws through dedicated legal teams, regular audits, and training programs for employees.
  • Upholding ethical business practices is central to our operations, contributing to our reputation as a responsible corporate entity and mitigating legal risks for sustainable growth.
Training
  • Various compliance training programs - US FCPA, POSH, Insider Trading, Anti-bribery, Non & Political Affiliation & others
Awards
  • Recognition for Quality & Food Safety by PepsiCo
  • Zero Non-compliance on Food Safety certification audit by Bureau Veritas – FSSC
  • Local reward and recognition in different functions