Universal Bottle is a package that has a single molding format, and therefore can be used for multiple brands and flavors within our portfolio, with just the labeling and cap being adjusted at the Factory according to the Brand.

We recognize that there may be strong business and/or packaging sustainability reasons (see below) to deviate from proprietary packaging and adopt a universal returnable bottle design for our beverages, in particular Coca-Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Exception requests will only be considered if:

1. Universal bottles are only proposed for returnable bottles (Ref Pet or RGB).
2. There is a clear and simple business case focused on value creation that goes beyond mere cost reduction.
3. There is a documented plan to transition from universal to proprietary returnable bottles once the infrastructure for returnable bottles is established and matured (within 10 years).
4. Universal bottles are only proposed for new packages.
5. The universal bottle proposed matches a consistent, globally approved universal bottle design.
6. Pristine, proprietary bottle shapes for each brand will make up no less than 25% of the individual units of total packaging mix for each brand in each country (including aluminum and fountain.)