Coca-Cola accused of diluting key environmental goals

James Murray
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Coca-Cola accused of diluting key environmental goals

Drinks giant announces 'evolved voluntary environmental goals', as campaigners warn move is 'short-sighted, irresponsible, and worthy of widespread condemnation'

Coca-Cola has sparked fierce criticism from green campaigners, after the company announced an update to its environmental targets that saw it drop or dilute a number of key goals designed to tackle plastic...

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