Coca Cola India has signed a three year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest UP, Government of Uttar Pradesh, to support environmental initiatives, community development and access to safe drinking water across the state. The agreement is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to work with state partners on long term, scalable programmes focused on environmental management and community level infrastructure.
The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Vijay Kiran Anand, CEO, Invest UP, Shri Anand Kumar Pandey, AGM Coordination/ OSD / CSR Nodal, Invest UP, Vivek Ladhani, Executive Director at SLMG Beverages, Siddharth Ladhani, Director at SLMG Beverages and Coca-Cola India team.
The collaboration will involve setting up water access infrastructure, improving waste collection and recycling systems, and creating skill development and livelihood opportunities for local communities. These efforts will be focused on key areas, including high footfall tourism destinations, with the aim of strengthening local infrastructure and supporting community participation over time.
Speaking on the occasion, Vijay Kiran Anand, CEO, Invest UP, said, “This partnership reflects our focus on integrating environmental solutions with infrastructure development, while leveraging private sector expertise to drive long-term impact and support community development priorities.”
Devyani RL Rana, Vice President – Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability for Coca-Cola India and Southwest Asia, said, “At Coca-Cola India, we believe meaningful impact is driven through strong partnerships and community-led approaches. We are committed to working together with the Government of Uttar Pradesh to strengthen water stewardship, improve waste management systems, and support livelihoods, while contributing to long-term value for communities. We thank Invest UP for their partnership in enabling this collaboration.”
