Coca-Cola & Pepsi Harm India's Ecology

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Case Details:			Price:
Case Code	:	BECG023	For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300; For delivery through Shipping & Handling Charges extra: Rs. 300 +Shipping & Handling Charges extra Themes ---
Case Length	:	14 Pages
Period	:	2001 - 2002
Pub. Date	:	2002
Teaching Note	:	Not Available
Organization	:	Coke, Pepsi
Industry	:	Food & Beverages
Countries	:	India

Abstract:

The case discusses the controversy surrounding the Indian subsidiaries of multinational cola majors Coca-Cola and Pepsi in 2002-03. The two companies had caused severe ecological damage in the state of Himachal Pradesh by painting their advertisements on rocks. The case describes the ecological importance of these rocks and the nature and extent of environmental damage caused by the companies. Besides giving a detailed account of the legal proceedings initiated against them, the case also discusses the efforts taken by the companies to repair the damage. The case also gives information on the various other controversial activities of Coca-Cola and Pepsi in India.

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Issues:

» Rationale behind seasoned companies exploiting natural resources for commercial gains from the business ethics perspective

Keywords:

Coca-Cola,Pepsi,2002-03,ecological damage, Himachal Pradesh, legal proceedings, information ,controversial activities, case study, Business case study

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