Cott (COT)

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C (45)

Commentary

Cott is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 45.3 for overall impact (32nd percentile compared to all companies), Cott ranks 17th out of 28 industry peers, behind Primo Water, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Reed's and 13 others, and ahead of Osotspa, Nongfu Spring, BlueTriton Brands and 8 others. On top material causes for Cott's industry (Beverages), Cott performs well in Decent, Safe Work Opportunities (80.3 score) and performs poorly in Terrestrial Biodiversity (31.9 score), Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (12.9), Clean Water Access (17.8) and 3 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Fast food
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Gambling
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Human rights controversies
Interest-based products
Interest-bearing debt
Interest-bearing securities
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Music
Norges Bank exclusion list
No SBTI commitment
Nuclear
Oil and gas
Oppressive governments
Pork
Pornography
Predatory lending
Prison involvement
Privacy breaches
Pro-life
Single-use plastic
Stem cell research
Sugar
Tobacco
Weapons
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Screens
Advertising
Alcohol
Cannabis
Carbon emissions intensity
Coal
Contraceptives
Deforestation - financing
Deforestation - supply chain
Discrimination controversies
Environmental controversies
Factory farming
Fast food
Fossil fuel
Fur
Gambling
Genetic engineering
Health-related controversies
Human rights controversies
Interest-based products
Interest-bearing debt
Interest-bearing securities
Misleading communication
Music
Norges Bank exclusion list
No SBTI commitment
Nuclear
Oil and gas
Oppressive governments
Pork
Pornography
Predatory lending
Prison involvement
Privacy breaches
Pro-life
Single-use plastic
Stem cell research
Sugar
Tobacco
Weapons
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Company
Founded
1923
Employees
761
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Beverages
Sub-industry
Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages
SASB industry
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Headquarters
Ontario, Canada
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COT
More info
http://www.cott.com
Mission
Be the preeminent international route based direct to consumer water and coffee solutions service provider with superior shareholder returns through above market organic growth, expanding margins, growing free cash flow and further overlapping and complementary acquisitions with a key focus on increasing customer penetration and route density.
Description
Cott Corporation is an American beverage and foodservice company based in the USA. Cott's platform across North America and Europe is supported by sales and distribution facilities and fleets, as well as wholesalers and distributors. These serve a diverse range of customers, including residences, businesses, restaurant chains, hotels and motels, small and large retailers, and healthcare facilities. In bottled water, Cott offers brands including Sparkletts, Hinckley Springs, Kentwood Springs, Canadian Springs, Labrador, and Eden Springs.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Cott, based on its industry sub-industry Soft Drinks & Non-alcoholic Beverages. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.
Accountable institutions
Build accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
Child and maternal health
End preventable deaths of mothers and children, support reproductive health everywhere
Clean water access
Ensure availability of clean, safe water for all
Decent, safe work opportunities
Promote full and productive employment for all, in safe work environments
Equal pay and opportunity
Achieve equal pay and opportunity for women everywhere
Fair labor practices
Ensure fair and humane labor practices everywhere
Healthy oceans
Support healthy oceans and marine biodiversity, including through reduced pollution
Humane treatment of animals
Ensure humane treatment of animals everywhere
Improved mental health
Support awareness and access to mental health support for all
LGBTQ equality
Ensure equal rights for all lesbian, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people
No poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Quality primary education
Provide inclusive and quality education for all children
Racial justice and civil rights
Eliminate racism and ensure justice for all
Reduced green house gas emissions
Continually reduce green house gas emissions and other pollutants
Reduced inequality
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Reduced waste
Reduce waste and support re-usable materials
Sustainable use of natural resources
Ensure sustainable use of natural resources
Sustainable use of water
Promote sustainable management of water everywhere
Terrestrial biodiversity
Protect biodiversity and wildlife habitats on land, preserve forests and combat land degradation
Zero hunger
End hunger and achieve food security for all
Peace and justice
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all
Health and well-being
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages
Water and sanitation
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
Inclusive economies
Create inclusive economies with no poverty, decent work for all, and affordable living conditions
Gender equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
Life on earth
Protect biodiversity and ensure sustainable use of ecosystems
Quality education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
Climate action
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Sustainable resource use
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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