Johannesburg, South Africa – Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), a proudly local company, has reaffirmed its commitment to transformation by achieving a Level 2 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rating, up from Level 3. 

This improved rating reflects CCBSA’s ongoing efforts to embed transformation across all areas of its business – from workplace representation and skills development to enterprise and supplier development, and strategic partnerships throughout its supply chain. 

“Following a thorough verification process, we’re proud to have achieved a Level 2 B-BBEE status,” said Basetsana-Bame Modimogale, Public Affairs, Communication and Sustainability Director at CCBSA, a company in the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa group. “We’ve consistently pursued progress across key pillars, with a clear focus on inclusive growth. Our commitment is reflected in how we impact all elements of the B-BBEE scorecard by continuously monitoring our progress and addressing with action where we need to improve. We believe that our growth is linked to the development of our employees and our entire value chain.”  

One of our most notable improvements was in skills development, where CCBSA gained more than five points year-on-year. This was driven by focused investment in learnerships for people living with disabilities, and training programmes. The company also achieved a 94% learner employment rate, demonstrating a commitment to building a more sustainable pipeline of talent and reinforcing its position as an employer of choice. 

CCBSA continues to prioritise Preferential Procurement, with over 50% of adjusted spend directed to black-owned suppliers and more than 30% to black women-owned businesses. These figures reflect a continued effort to unlock opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses and support inclusive economic growth. 

Integrity, transparency, and fairness remain central to CCBSA’s operations, with all decisions guided by ethics and core values. The company adheres strictly to policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices – ensuring integrity while building long-term trust with stakeholders. 

Strong performance was also maintained in enterprise and supplier development and socio-economic development, extending CCBSA’s impact beyond its direct operations to help drive more inclusive economic participation and uplift communities. 

This milestone also reinforces CCBSA’s broader purpose to Refresh Africa and Create Shared Value, anchoring business success in meaningful and measurable contributions to economic development, opportunity creation and lasting impact across the communities it serves. 

“Since our establishment in 2016, transformation has never been a checkbox exercise, but rather a strategic imperative at the core of who we are as CCBSA,” Modimogale added. “Our ongoing transformation journey is a testament to what’s possible when purpose, partnership and perseverance unite. We remain committed to building a future that is more inclusive and prosperous for all South Africans.”