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Bea Perez
Yumi Otsuka

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Bea Perez

Senior VP & CSO
Coca-Cola
The world ’ s largest beverage producer , Coca-Cola relies on a decentralised supply chain that encourages flexibility , agility and innovation .
For instance , its primary European bottler – the Hellenic Bottling Company ( HBC ) – leverages IoTenabled tech such as intelligent coolers , which track and moderate temperature while measuring vending statistics . HBC has also maximised efficiencies across its value chain , while minimising waste and energy usage .
In 2017 , Bea Perez became the company ’ s first chief sustainability officer . This was followed in 2021 by a win at the Sustainability Leadership Awards , where EcoVadis – the leading platform for environmental , social and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains – awarded Coca-Cola European Partners with Best Supplier Engagement .

Yumi Otsuka

CSO
Toyota
Since 1992 , Japanese automotive manufacturer Toyota has been publicly integrating environmental and ethical standards into its business practices , with a focus on driving sustainable development across the world through CSR . This is reflected in its commitment to the UN ’ s Sustainable Development Goals , including cutting pollution and waste , improving water quality , and promoting sustainable lifestyles , environmental management projects , and education initiatives .
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