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Coca-Cola Classic
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43
Overall
Low confidence
No certifications detected. Ingredients not available. Identified by image (limited data)
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11 evidence signals
4/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Company Database, EthicScan Analysis, EthicScan Boycott Database
Last updated: 2026-01-06
Dimension scores
4 measured
Labor
44
Environment
28
Animal Welfare
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Transparency
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Corporate Conduct
39
Geopolitical Ethics
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Health
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Community
47
Key explanations
11 signals
AI Analysis ›
Coca-Cola Classic, a widely consumed beverage, may have several ethical concerns related to its environmental impact, labor practices, and health effects. The product's ingredients, such as high fructose corn syrup and caramel color, may have negative health implications. Additionally, the brand's packaging and supply chain may reportedly contribute to environmental issues.
  • high sugar content
  • potential environmental impact of packaging
  • labor practices in sugar cane and corn syrup supply chains
  • water usage in manufacturing processes
  • widely available and affordable
  • supports various community programs and initiatives
  • offers some eco-friendly packaging options
Labor ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: The Coca-Cola Company (Labor score: 45)
Environment ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: The Coca-Cola Company (Environment score: 35)
  • Reported concern: Plastic pollution - largest plastic polluter (impacts score by -10)
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Corporate Conduct ›
5 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: The Coca-Cola Company (Corporate Conduct score: 40)
  • Reported concern: Water depletion in India and Mexico
  • Reported concern: Sugar/obesity lobbying
  • Reported concern: Labor disputes in Colombia
  • Positive: Some recycling initiatives
Geopolitical Ethics ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Health ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Community ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: The Coca-Cola Company (Community score: 45)
About This Score ›
Based on 11 data points. Confidence: 45%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Evidence
0 items
No evidence recorded.
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Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower. EthicScan does not evaluate people, and it does not build behavioral profiles.
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