Featured Speaker
Water: The Foundation for Sustainability
Gregory J. Koch, Managing Director, Global Water Stewardship, Environment & Water Resources, The Coca-Cola Company
Demands on freshwater resources are growing rapidly, creating competition and uncertainty among water users and jeopardizing the ecological health of freshwater ecosystems. Climate change, population growth, and economic development are expected to worsen the situation in many areas. Water is the main ingredient in all of The Coca-Cola Company’s products, and essential to our operations and the well-being of the communities and environments where we operate. This session will explore the water crises and the response by Coca-Cola.
Gregory J. Koch
Greg joined The Coca-Cola Company in 1996. He has over 20 years of experience in the environmental and engineering fields. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Columbus College, and a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a MS in Civil Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Currently, Greg manages the global water stewardship initiative of the company. This work addresses the assessment and mitigation of water risks facing the global Coca-Cola business, and includes setting strategic direction, development of standards, and support in the areas of plant performance, water and wastewater treatment technologies, social engagement, communications, watershed management, and key partnerships including Coca-Cola’s global partnership with WWF (World Wildlife Fund).
Greg’s previous experience at Coca-Cola includes two years as the executive assistant to the Vice President of Environment & Water Resources, and managing the Company’s global due diligence and wastewater programs. He has also led and managed several strategic water resources projects, including partnerships with several public and private entities.
Greg’s prior experience includes nine years in environmental consulting and engineering design.
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