Category: Онцлох мэдээ

MCS Coca-Cola launched a new awareness and education initiative on plastic recycling called the “Recycle Me Interactive Hub,” an educational center, starting in June this year. Since then, it has visited more than 10 high-traffic locations in the capital city and introduced 60,000 citizens the importance of plastic recycling.

The “Recycle Me Interactive Hub” mobile center was designed to be participatory and interactive, allowing visitors to experience and try the plastic recycling process in a realistic way. For example, visitors could take a virtual tour of the “TML Plastic” factory, learn about the life cycle of plastic bottles, explore environmentally friendly products reborn from water and beverage bottles, and physically take part in the plastic recycling process through a 10-step activity.

For the interior setup of the “Recycle Me Interactive Hub,” the company reused its physical sustainability report that had previously been exhibited at Shangri-La Mall. In addition, in line with its 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) environmental policy, it is notable as an eco-vehicle equipped with solar power systems that convert solar energy into electricity.

There is research indicating that around 20,000 tons of plastic waste from water and beverage bottles is generated in Mongolia each year. Last year, the “TML Plastic” factory collected and recycled 56% of this amount. Therefore, through this educational center, MCS Coca-Cola and the “TML Plastic” factory have continued to jointly implement an impact initiative to increase public participation, spread environmentally friendly attitudes, and help residents develop the habit of properly sorting plastic waste and disposing of it in designated bins.

YouTube link: https://youtu.be/ELMVtH7-6w4?si=FZkEff4kFQmw800q

Additionally, as part of MCS Coca-Cola’s core corporate social responsibility work, products packaged in 100% recycled plastic bottles—produced in Mongolia in accordance with global quality and standards from raw materials through the final stage—are expected to go on sale early next year.

At the “Blue Gold” National Water Sector Forum organized at the initiative of the President of Mongolia, MCS Coca-Cola participated and provided information to the public about its Water Efficiency Program aimed at reducing inefficient water consumption.

By implementing this program, we have reduced water consumption by 29 percent.

Using two liters of water to produce one liter of product means:

• It is six times lower than the national standard of water usage per unit of product in Mongolia, and
• It leads in water efficiency within the operating region (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and Mongolia).

We will continue to reduce water consumption and are working toward reaching 1.7 liters by 2025. . In addition, since 2010 we have been purifying all water used in the factory’s production process. The plant has the capacity to treat 2,000 tons of wastewater per day, and the treated water is clean enough for fish to live in it. This purified water is supplied free of charge to organizations such as the City Public Utility Department of Ulaanbaatar, Evt Chuluu LLC, and Bat-Undur Khairkhan LLC for street cleaning and irrigation of green areas

As part of its sustainable development goals, MCS Coca-Cola aims to reach 100% water reuse by 2030.

Under the initiative of the President of Mongolia, a national movement on “Food Supply and Safety” is being carried out across the country. Within this framework, President U. Khurelsukh visited the MCS Coca-Cola plant, which has been operating for 21 years under the official Coca-Cola franchise.

MCS Coca-Cola employs over 950 people, ranks among Mongolia’s top 100 companies, and operates production at a global standard with strict quality management systems. Currently, the company produces 160 varieties of drinks—including water, juice, and tea—under 21 brands, reaching consumers nationwide through more than 16,000 partners, bringing world-class brands to Mongolian customers.

President U. Khurelsukh emphasized: “Due to border and customs challenges, it is necessary to focus on food supply. In the coming years, the aim is to meet domestic demand with 19 core products and eventually export them. National producers and wealth creators such as MCS Coca-Cola will play a critical role in this. The MCS Group is a strategically important company for Mongolia due to its contributions to the country.”

The company’s first product produced under the VIO brand, Millenia natural mineral water, replaces imported products with domestic production, with plans to expand into exports.

Since 2018, MCS Coca-Cola has been implementing its “Sugar Reduction Program” in stages. Out of 46 flavors, 8 have had their sugar content reduced so far, and the plan is to reduce 1–2 flavors each year going forward.

To give consumers more choice, the company currently offers 8 sugar-free flavors and 9 low-sugar flavors (with less than 5% sugar content).

In this regard, the company highlighted the importance of promoting proper consumption of sugar-containing products and consumer education. In March of this year, CEO L. Myagmarjav provided input to the draft law on imposing special excise taxes on carbonated and non-carbonated flavored drinks containing sugar.

Over the past decade, as part of its corporate social responsibility and sustainable development goals, MCS Coca-Cola has reduced water usage by half per liter of product and installed facilities to purify all water used in production.

The company has also commissioned environmentally friendly, emission-free steam boilers powered by gas. Furthermore, as part of its goal to recycle all beverage containers by 2030, the company has launched the “Plastic-Free World” initiative, promoting waste separation and recycling habits among the public.