Statement from Coca‑Cola Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent on Travel Ban

01-29-2017

“The Coca‑Cola Company is resolute in its commitment to diversity, fairness and inclusion, and we do not support this travel ban or any policy that is contrary to our core values and beliefs. As a U.S. company that has operations in more than 200 countries and territories, we respect people from all backgrounds and greatly value the diversity of our global system’s more than 700,000 associates. We are continuing to assess any potential impact to our employees, and will provide them with appropriate support as needed.” – Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO, The Coca‑Cola Company