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With the slogan “Global Brands, Locally Made,” MCS Coca-Cola has been awarded “Best Taxpayer Organization” by the Ministry of Finance and the General Department of Taxation after paying MNT 38.9 billion in taxes, making a significant contribution to Mongolia’s socio-economic development.

In 2022, MCS Coca-Cola:

• Created 165 new jobs and expanded to more than 1,050 employees
• Started the construction of the VIO MILLENIA plant in Selenge province with an investment of USD 3.5 million, laying the foundation for export to international markets
• Invested MNT 1 billion to upgrade sterilization equipment for the HTST hot filling line, improving production efficiency and product quality, with total investments reaching MNT 29 billion
• Continued supporting national manufacturers and SMEs, purchasing MNT 182 billion worth of domestic products and services in 2022.

Additionally:

• A new sparkling variety of Millenia natural mineral water
• “Starlight No Sugar Limited-Edition” beverage for young consumers
• 300 ml glass bottle Coca-Cola were newly introduced to consumers.

As part of its sustainable development policy, the company has also increased low-calorie beverage options and reduced sugar levels in 9 out of 46 flavors.

• 180,000 liters of water used in the production process were treated and reused for road cleaning and green area irrigation
• Collected and recycled plastic equivalent to 61% of the total plastic sold
• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 4,800 tons through the use of an environmentally friendly smokeless steam boiler.

Every year, the Best Taxpayers are selected by classifying companies into four segments—large, medium, small, and micro—based on the amount of taxes paid to the state budget and evaluated through a Business Scoring system. For MCS Coca-Cola, by delivering 160 products across 21 brands of water, beverages, tea, and juice that meet global standards to consumers across Mongolia through more than 17,000 partners, the company has been recognized with an “A” Business Scoring rating in the Large Segment.

Since starting its operations in 2001, MCS Coca-Cola has repeatedly been recognized as a Reliable Taxpayer and Best Taxpayer Organization.

Steam Boiler Reduces Approximately 4,800 Tons of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Annually

MCS Coca-Cola LLC, in collaboration with MCS International LLC, commissioned a smokeless steam boiler that completely replaces raw coal in 2021. This environmentally friendly boiler is part of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) between the Governments of Mongolia and Japan. Today, a delegation led by Shinako Tsuchiya, Member of Japan’s House of Representatives, visited the facility to learn about the project and its operations.

Within the framework of the Joint Crediting Mechanism:

• Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced
• Environmentally friendly technologies and services are introduced
• Projects that are accurately measured, reported, and verified are granted credits and registered as JCM model projects

As part of their commitment to supporting sustainable development, MCS Coca-Cola LLC and MCS International LLC jointly invested USD 4.5 million to build the smokeless steam boiler, contributing to efforts to reduce air pollution and leave a balanced ecological environment for future generations. As a result of this project, the facility reduces approximately 4,783 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. The plant has also been recognized as a successful JCM model project and received 50% financial support.

Shinako Tsuchiya, Member of Japan’s House of Representatives, stated:

“I previously served as Vice Minister of the Environment, and I am pleased to personally witness how successfully this program funded by our government has been implemented. For Japan, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment is not only the responsibility of private sector organizations but also of every citizen. I am glad to see that all stakeholders are making efforts toward this goal.”

Previously, when MCS Coca-Cola LLC used coal-fired boilers, the facility consumed around 7,000 tons of raw coal annually. Today, the old facility where the coal boiler was located has been renovated and transformed into employee amenities including a cafeteria, sports hall, fitness room, and karaoke room.

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While implementing the project together with MCS International LLC, the company installed eight water-heating boilers from Japan’s NTEC company and four gas-fired steam boilers from South Korea’s DAEYEOL company.

Although Mongolia contributes only 0.1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, the effects of climate change are progressing 2.5 times faster than the global average in the country, placing Mongolia among the nations most vulnerable to climate change.

This project contributes meaningfully to Mongolia’s national target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 22% by 2030.

In order to comply with government regulations and fulfill its corporate social responsibility, the company chose Japanese and Korean liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) boilers despite their higher cost, considering their environmental safety, reliability, and minimal negative environmental impact.

The boiler facility has become a benchmark project in Mongolia, especially for factories of similar size and capacity seeking to modernize their own boiler systems. As the first food manufacturing plant in Mongolia to operate such an environmentally friendly boiler facility, it serves as a pioneering example for the industry.

Compared to coal-fired boilers, the emissions from this system do not contain harmful substances such as fine particulate matter, sulfur oxides, or carbon dioxide typically associated with coal combustion, which is why the system can be considered “Emission-free.”

The selected boilers and equipment utilize modern scientific and technological advancements and operate with fully automated safety control systems.

Yesterday, over 30 young volunteers from the “Advanced Social Democrat Club” NGO cleaned the underpass at Bagshiin Deed. This activity served as a preparatory event for their upcoming “CLEAN UP – BUBBLE FESTIVAL,” which will focus on cleaning public areas within residential neighborhoods next month.

In addition to expressing appreciation for their efforts in the annually held Clean-Up project, support was provided to the youth in the form of high-pressure washing machines, gloves, and product samples. The organizers also expressed their commitment to support the activities they will carry out next month.

“MCS Coca-Cola” supported the initiative of the Ministry of Education and Science and established a company-affiliated kindergarten with a capacity of 75 children. Since 43% of the company’s employees have children aged 2–5, the kindergarten aims to contribute to expanding access to preschool education.

Within a public-private partnership framework, the “Happy Kids” kindergarten affiliated with MCS Coca-Cola will be managed by Kindergarten No. 62 of Bayanzurkh District. Considering employees’ work schedules, the kindergarten operates extended hours from 8:00 to 20:00. In addition to standard preschool education, children will have access to aesthetic classes such as Mongolian dance and ballet, as well as supplementary programs to support cognitive development.

By investing in this kindergarten, MCS Coca-Cola addresses employees’ social needs while creating a supportive environment for productive and stable work.

Additionally, as part of its corporate social responsibility, the kindergarten will also enroll a certain number of children from Kindergarten-age residents of the company’s operating area, Bayanzurkh District, Khoroo 10.

The Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) recognizes outstanding enterprises that make a tangible contribution to Mongolia’s socio-economic development through the annual “ENTREPRENEUR-2022” event. At this event, MCS Coca-Cola received three awards:

One of the Top 10 Enterprises of the Year

Entrepreneur Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility

Entrepreneur Implementing Sustainable Production Management

In 2022, MCS Coca-Cola participated in about 60 events and activities through sponsorships and collaborations.

For example, Sports events such as the Ulaanbaatar Marathon 2022, Sprite 3×3 tournament, Jig Jug eSports Festival, and the preliminary rounds of FIBA Asia Cup 2025.

As part of its “Waste-Free World” initiative launched this year, the company encouraged the public to sort waste and care for the environment. It partnered as a strategic sponsor for the 20th Playtime Live Music Festival, promoting the “Let’s Go Plastic-Free” campaign, which continued during the National Naadam Festival.

REDUCING SUGAR AND ALIGNING BUSINESS WITH SUSTAINABILITY POLICY

MCS Coca-Cola is gradually reducing sugar content in its beverages while expanding options for low-calorie drinks. In 2022, the sugar content of Fanta Peach in three types of packaging was reduced. As a result, 51.6% of all products produced and sold are now zero- or low-calorie beverages.

ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL, AND GOVERNANCE IMPACT HIGHLIGHTS

• The eco-friendly, emission-free steam boiler prevented approximately 4,800 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
• The water efficiency program reduced water consumption by 30% over the past 10 years.
• Over 50% of waste generated from operations was delivered to recycling facilities.
• Water used in the production process is purified, and 11,000 tons of treated water is supplied free of charge to five organizations for cleaning roads and landscaping.

The purified water from the factory is also being used for the “One Billion Trees” irrigation program

Under the initiative of the President of Mongolia and as part of the “Billion Trees” national movement, 35,000 trees are being planted in October around six gorges of Bogd Khan Mountain, specifically near the Baruun Zalaat area. These newly planted trees are being watered with purified water from the MCS Coca-Cola factory.

MCS Coca-Cola was the first among Mongolian food manufacturers to establish a wastewater purification facility in 2010. This facility can purify 99% of all water used in the factory’s technological processes. The purified water from this facility fully complies with:

• MNS 4943 : 2015 standard “Requirements for water supplied to the environment”
• MNS 6734 : 2018 standard “General requirements for reused purified water and technical water”

Minister of Environment and Tourism, B. Bat-Erdene, stated:

In the “Billion Trees” national movement, to ensure the planted trees provide economic benefits, the government promotes the use of greywater or reservoir water for irrigation rather than potable water. Organizations that purify and reuse industrial water need economic incentives, such as exemptions from water fees, and we plan to focus on creating such a legal environment.

Director of the Forest Agency, B. Oyunsanaa, added: The trees in the six gorges of Bogd Khan Mountain will receive autumn irrigation now and another irrigation during spring snowmelt. Trees generally do not require water unless pollution levels are very high. The purified water from MCS Coca-Cola meets standards suitable for purposes other than drinking, making it fully appropriate for tree irrigation.

MCS Coca-Cola Company Awarded “UN Sustainable Development Leader” for its “World Without Plastic Waste” Program. MCS Coca-Cola’s “World Without Plastic Waste” initiative has been recognized with the United Nations’ “Sustainable Development Leader” award. Through this initiative and with investment from TML Company, Mongolia has, for the first time, launched a world-class plastic recycling facility.

This achievement positions MCS Coca-Cola to become the first company in Mongolia to use recycled plastic packaging in its products.

Through the “World Without Plastic Waste” program, the company contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals on responsible consumption and climate change mitigation, as well as Mongolia’s “Vision-2050” long-term development policy promoting green growth.

The initiative invites participation nationwide, encouraging everyone to protect and care for our planet.

As part of its corporate social responsibility, MCS Coca-Cola has announced its goal to recycle all beverage bottles sold by 2030. To achieve this, the company has launched the “World Without Waste” campaign, encouraging the public to sort and recycle their plastic bottles.

Globally, Coca-Cola has promoted this initiative since 2018 across over 200 countries, urging its bottling partners to ensure that every bottle sold is matched by a bottle recycled.

Actively joining this environmentally and socially significant effort, MCS Coca-Cola has become the first in Mongolia to start a plastic bottle recycling project.  As a result, the TML plastic recycling plant, established by MCS Coca-Cola, began operations last year.

In Mongolia, approximately 18,000 tons of plastic bottles are used annually. The TML plant, with a recycling capacity of 20,000 tons per year, can recycle and reuse each plastic bottle an average of five times.