Projects have already been announced in several communities, including Rancho Cucamonga, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Indianapolis, Indiana; Birmingham, Alabama; Coopersville, Michigan; St. Cloud, Minnesota; Orlando, Florida; and Webster, New York.
The commitment coincides with an independent study, commissioned by the company, measuring the Coca-Cola system's economic contribution — including its network of 61 bottling partners — to the US economy and local communities in 2025.
The study found that Coca-Cola contributed $85 billion to US GDP, equivalent to roughly $10 million in economic activity every hour. It also found the company supported nearly 1 million jobs nationwide, spanning direct roles within the Coca-Cola system and indirect jobs across retail, foodservice and other goods and services partners.
According to the study, Coca-Cola spends approximately $37 billion annually with American suppliers and contributes $177 million to community programmes in the US, together with the Coca-Cola Foundation and Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.
John Murphy, president and chief financial officer at The Coca-Cola Company, said the assessment "reinforces what we see every day: the Coca-Cola system is deeply rooted in America and continues to deliver meaningful value for the people and communities we serve."
He added: "Through a strong production network, local jobs, supplier partnerships and community investments, we are building on more than a century of impact while reinforcing the resilience of our system and communities across America."
