Under its flagship community initiative, Project SHINE, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies has donated four electric waste collection vehicles to the Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC). In an event held in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh the vehicles were formally handed over to the UMC in the presence of Shri Mukesh Tatwala, Mayor of Ujjain, and Smt. Kalavati Yadav, Chairperson, Ujjain Municipal Corporation (UMC), along with dignitaries from HCCB and community members.
Serving communities in Tilkeshwar, Krishanpura, Avantika, Municipal Corporation, the deployed EV waste collection vehicles will not only serve ~1200 households in Ujjain but also improve UMC’s door-to-door waste collection efficiency. Through partnerships with local municipalities and governing bodies across India, HCCB continues to invest in sustainable waste management and electric mobility infrastructure.
As part of Project SHINE, HCCB reaffirms its commitment to empowering communities through its CSR initiative. Project SHINE is built around five key thematic areas: implementing sustainable solutions for environmental protection and disaster management; promoting health and hygiene through WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) programs; driving inclusive growth by empowering women and enhancing livelihood opportunities; nurturing talent through education and skill development; and enabling communities to shape a brighter and more resilient future.
About Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB)
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), one of India’s leading FMCG companies, was incorporated on 14th February 1997. Since then, HCCB has come a long way in being able to serve over 20 lakh retailers, ~2,000 distributors, and 5,200+ employees. 2,50,000 farmers grow the agricultural produce that HCCB uses in making its products. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru and its operations are spread in 10 states, and 236 districts in South and West India. With 14 factories across India, the company has a significant footprint in Madhya Pradesh, operating its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant at Pilukhedi district. HCCB manufactures and sells 37 different products across 8 categories. Its products include some of India’s most loved beverages – Coca-Cola, Thums Up, Sprite, Minute Maid, Maaza, SmartWater, Kinley, Limca, Fanta, and a lot more.
