As You Sow, a nonprofit organization, has submitted a shareholder proposal for The Coca-Cola Co.'s annual meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024, urging a 'Yes' vote on Item #8. This proposal requests that Coca-Cola's Board of Directors issue a report detailing the risks and costs to the company and its employees due to declining quality of accessible medical care, particularly in light of restrictive public healthcare policies. The supporting statement emphasizes the need for strategies beyond litigation and legal compliance, including considerations around reproductive rights and access to maternal healthcare. The rationale for the proposal highlights the impact of legislative and judicial developments that have limited healthcare access in states where Coca-Cola operates, particularly Georgia, where the company...Show More

As You Sow, a nonprofit organization, has submitted a shareholder proposal for The Coca-Cola Co.'s annual meeting scheduled for May 1, 2024, urging a 'Yes' vote on Item #8. This proposal requests that Coca-Cola's Board of Directors issue a report detailing the risks and costs to the company and its employees due to declining quality of accessible medical care, particularly in light of restrictive public healthcare policies. The supporting statement emphasizes the need for strategies beyond litigation and legal compliance, including considerations around reproductive rights and access to maternal healthcare. The rationale for the proposal highlights the impact of legislative and judicial developments that have limited healthcare access in states where Coca-Cola operates, particularly Georgia, where the company is headquartered. The proposal argues that insufficient healthcare access has negative consequences for employee wellbeing, productivity, and the company's overall success. It also points out the potential for healthcare deserts in states with heightened restrictions on reproductive healthcare, which could affect Coca-Cola's ability to attract and retain talent. The proposal concludes by seeking investor assurance that Coca-Cola is actively monitoring and adapting to these legislative changes to mitigate risks to its workforce.