Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company (CCHBC) has released its fifth annual Tax Transparency Report, underscoring the company’s unwavering dedication to accountability, ethical conduct, and long-term stakeholder value.

The report reflects CCHBC’s strategic commitment to operate as a responsible corporate citizen, one that views taxation not just as a legal duty but as a vital pillar of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) framework.

Chief Financial Officer Anastasios Stamoulis described the report as a continuation of the company’s promise to contribute meaningfully to the communities where it operates. “This report reinforces our focus on transparency and our belief that value creation must be shared. Our tax contributions are an essential part of how we deliver on that promise,” Stamoulis said.

At the heart of Coca-Cola HBC’s tax approach is a clear intention to build societal trust. The company remains fully aligned with both the intent and the letter of tax regulations across every country in which it does business. It continues to strengthen governance, enforce rigorous internal controls, and closely track developments in global tax policy to maintain full compliance.

CCHBC’s Tax Policy outlines how it manages risk, ensures accuracy in reporting, and upholds best practices through collaboration with independent auditors and tax advisors. These structures support timely and appropriate tax payments in every market where the business generates value.

The 2025 report notes that Coca-Cola HBC handled a total tax contribution of €2.5 billion during the 2024 financial year. Of this, €1.02 billion represents taxes directly borne by the business. These payments span corporate income taxes, social security and payroll taxes, non-recoverable VAT, environmental levies, product-related taxes, and other country-specific charges.

Beyond the numbers, Coca-Cola HBC emphasises the broader significance of tax as a driver of inclusive economic growth. The company states that transparent tax behaviour plays a vital role in funding infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other public services that foster resilient societies.

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Navigating an increasingly complex tax environment, CCHBC remains attentive to global shifts, including ongoing implications of the post-BEPS agenda. The company believes that businesses must take a forward-thinking approach to align with changing expectations around tax fairness, governance, and social responsibility.

The report calls for continuous engagement with stakeholders and welcomes feedback that could help enhance future disclosures. Coca-Cola HBC reiterates its readiness to address questions and improve its reporting where necessary.

As geopolitical and economic uncertainties continue to shape international tax frameworks, Coca-Cola HBC affirms that maintaining transparency, paying taxes where value is created, and supporting regulatory clarity remain integral to its license to operate.