At The Coca-Cola Company, diversity is not just about Human Resource policies and practices.

It is an integral part of who we are, how we operate and how we see our future. As a global business, our ability to understand, embrace and operate in a multicultural world -- both in the marketplace and in the workplace -- is critical to our sustainability.

We strive for an inclusive culture that is defined by our seven core values: leadership, passion, integrity, collaboration, innovation, quality, and accountability. Each day we work to bring these values to life through our diversity workplace strategy. This strategy includes programs to attract, retain, and develop diverse talent; provide support systems for groups with diverse backgrounds; and educate all associates so that we master the skills to achieve sustainable growth.

We define diversity as 1) respecting individuals, 2) valuing differences, and 3) representing our consumers and the markets where we do business. Our diversity strategy is centered on the 4Cs: We focus on driving consumption, fostering commitment, building a culture that values diverse perspectives, and promoting effective communication and mutual understanding.

A total of 680 employees work at our facility in Tuas, Singapore. Together with our bottler, we form a company of more than a dozen nationalities. This means that we have to work hard to ensure an inclusive and fair work environment for all our associates, and active, ongoing dialogue that leads to better understanding of our colleagues, suppliers, customers, stakeholders and ultimately, to greater success in the marketplace.