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BRIEFING FOR THE FIRST MINISTER

COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE - INVESTMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

31 July 2019

Key message I welcome Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) £23 million

investment into its East Kilbride operations during 2019.

[N.B. The £23 million investment is all from CCEP – there are no

SE grants involved in this announcement.]

CCEP’s investment programme demonstrates its ongoing

commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation in

Scotland, creating 18 jobs and upskilling its workforce.

With the East Kilbride site celebrating 55 years in manufacture,

this is further evidence of the importance of our manufacturing

industry to Scotland’s future success.

What A visit to CCEP’s East Kilbride site to welcome the announcement,

meet with the company and view the new production lines in

action.

Why The announcement of new jobs and investment for the East

Kilbride operation (one of CCEP’s smallest sites) is positive news

as CCEP’s East Kilbride site is heavily benchmarked against the

other six (soon to be five) sites within the UK.

Who Leendert Den Hollander – General Manager, CCEP GB

Steve Adams – VP Supply Chain, CCEP GB

Julian Hunt – VP Public Affairs & Communications, CCEP GB

John McCafferty – Site Operations Director, CCEP East Kilbride

Jim Fox – Head of Public Affairs, CCEP GB

Selena Taylor – Head of Communications, CCEP GB

Where Coca-Cola European Partners, 52 Milton Rd, East Kilbride, Glasgow

G74 5DJ

When Wednesday 31 July 10:00 – 11:00

Likely themes Manufacturing, reducing sugar, deposit return scheme, investment

in youth

Media FM Comms to advise

Supporting

official

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Attached

documents

Annex A: Agenda and Summary page

Annex B: Biographies

Annex C: Company Profile

Annex D: Scottish Enterprise Engagement

Annex E: Deposit Return Scheme

Annex F: Manufacturing/NMIS

Annex G: Soft Drinks Levy and Diet Policy

Annex H: Food & Drink

Annex I: Apprenticeships

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ANNEX A

Agenda and Summary

Agenda - will be provided separately by Visits and Events in the Ops Note.

Summary Background

Leendert den Hollander, Vice President & General Manager, CCEP, wrote to invite you to attend

the investment celebration. This announcement is for a £23 million investment into CCEP’s East

Kilbride operations during 2019, creating two new production lines dedicated to making Capri-Sun

(£21 million investment) and featuring a bespoke state-of-the-art robotic multi-pack filler. It will

also create 18 jobs and upskill the workforce. With other investments including a £2.3 million

water treatment plant, saving 9 million litres per year.

[N.B. The £23 million investment is all from CCEP – there are no SE grants involved in this

announcement.]

Expectations/ desired outcomes

This visit is an opportunity to encourage further CCEP liaison with the enterprise agencies.

The company is SE Account Managed, and with recent changes to CCEP’s senior personnel, this

will be a useful reintroduction to the support available. [REDACTED}

Previous Ministerial Engagement

6 July 2015

You last met with CCEP’s local management to mark the latest on site innovation (£6m investment

in new robotic equipment) and welcome its commitment to the Business Pledge, and support for

the Healthy Choices Initiative. The company was keen to use the opportunity to raise the profile of

the Scottish site within the group given the competition for investment from the six other UK sites.

You met with Leendert den Hollander, Jim Fox, Steve Adams and Jim Duddy (former site

director) and a plaque to commemorate your visit was unveiled.

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ANNEX B

BIOGRAPHIES

Leendert den Hollander, Vice President and General Manager, CCEP GB

Leendert has held his current post he has since 2014. He was President of the

Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) until January 2019 and is President of the

British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA). Leendert was also elected a member of

the newly-established Food & Drinks Sector Council by the UK Govt’s

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Dept, chairing work on packaging.

Steve Adams, Vice President, Supply Chain, CCEP GB

Steve has worked for CCEP for over 19 years. He started his career as a young

engineering apprentice and is now CCEP’s sponsor for the GB apprenticeship

programme. Steve has previously worked for ABF and Diageo and has held a

number of different roles in CCEP including site Director (Edmonton in London

and Sidcup in Kent).

Julian Hunt, Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications, CCEP GB

Julian joined CCEP in 2011 as Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications &

Sustainability for GB. Prior to working for CCEP, Julian was Director of Comms at

the Food and Drink Federation and Editor of The Grocer magazine. In June 2013

he joined the Board of OPRL Ltd, the organisation which runs the packaging

recycling information scheme in Great Britain.

John McCafferty, Site Operations Director, CCEP East Kilbride

John has worked for CCEP for 38 years starting on the factory floor as an

engineer and progressing through different levels of management to reach his

current position. Most of that service has been spent working in East Kilbride

along with some development roles at Sidcup and Edmonton. John is

passionate about further developing the East Kilbride site and people to ensure

a high performing supply chain operation.

Jim Fox, Head of Public Affairs, CCEP GB

Jim represents CCEP in GB Government and Public Affairs at Westminster,

Holyrood and Cardiff. Jim is also an Executive Member of the Food & Drink

Federation, Scotland.

Selena Taylor, Head of Communications GB, CCEP

Selena joined CCEP nearly 10 years ago and leads the GB Communications

team. With over 15 years’ experience in agency, specialising in FMCG (fast-

moving consumer goods) she has delivered communications campaigns for

P&G, Unilever, Diageo, Bacardi, Danone, Manor Bakeries and Warburtons.

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ANNEX C

COMPANY PROFILE

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), formerly known as Coca Cola Enterprises (CCE) is

marketer, bottler and distributor of Coca Cola products. It is the primary bottler for

Western Europe and most of North America.

CCEP is the world's largest independent Coca‑Cola bottler, based on revenue. It is an

independent, publicly traded company and a separate entity from The Coca‑Cola Company,

the world's largest soft drink company.

In the UK, CCEP employs c. 3,600 people - including 170 in East Kilbride and produces 16

million cases.

Other UK sites are: Wakefield (419 staff, produces 100 million cases); Sidcup (303 staff,

produces 42 million cases); Edmonton (229 staff, produces 44 million cases); Milton Keynes

which is due to close later this year (220 staff : 48 million cases); Morpeth (39 staff, produces 2

million cases); and the remaining staff are located in CCE’s other UK offices.

Today’s announcement is part of CCEP’s plans to invest £150 million across GB this year,

reaching a total of £650 million of investment in its operations since 2010.

CCEP – EAST KILBRIDE

The East Kilbride (EK) bottling plant was established in 1964 and has 170 employees.

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The facility has 4 manufacturing lines, increasing to 6 manufacturing lines (recent investment).

The state-of-the-art robotic multi-pack fillers are fitted with the latest energy-saving

technology reducing energy use and water consumption. In addition, the lines are equipped to

package Capri-Sun multi-packs using a newly developed lightweight corrugated cardboard,

reducing overall packaging and waste.

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Including todays £23 million investment, the EK site has seen a total of £42 million investment

since 2010.

The Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse in EK was the first of its kind in

CCEP, and can hold 14,000 pallets.

The EK site is very flexible in its approach to handling and manufacturing a variety of brands,

differing bottle sizes and mixed pallets. This adaptability puts the site in a good position to trial

new products, recipes and innovative packaging.

The East Kilbride site is certified in ISO 50001 in Energy Management and is investing in

technologies that help reduce carbon emissions. In 2011 EK became a "Zero Landfill"

Operations site, meaning that no waste from the site’s process will end up in landfill, and CCE P

aim to recycle or reuse their waste as much as possible.

The EK site also has a dedicated education centre which has attracted over 35,000 visitors

(including many school groups) since it opened in 2002.

Brands & packaging produced in EK: Coca‑Cola; Coke Zero; Diet Coke; Dr Pepper; Sprite; Sprite

Zero; Fanta; Fanta Zero; Appletiser; Lilt; Lilt Zero; Cresta; and Schweppes fruit juice. Glass & PET

packaging. Approx. 8% of Coca-Cola’s UK volume is made in EK and 85% of EK’s production

stays in Scotland and the north of England. Appletiser and small bottles of fruit juice are only

made in EK and are distributed across the UK.

The Scottish market equates to 9% of CCEP’s 28% share of the UK soft drinks market.

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ANNEX D

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE ENGAGEMENT

SE has a very good relationship with CCEP, support/engagement delivered includes:

2011-13: SE provided a training grant of £26,000 to enable staff to respond to customer

demands, cost reduction pressures and improve data management systems.

2012-13: SE worked with SDS to support the company with 8 candidates receiving SVQ

Level 2 Business Improvement Techniques.

2015-2016: SE and CCE engaged in a strategy/business planning event the outputs of which

will inform a 5 year business and succession plan for the EK site.

2016: SE carried out a workplace innovation review to address succession planning on site.

2017: SE and SDI met with Jim Fox (HQ) to discuss Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

2018: Nick Brown, Head of sustainability (CCEP) and SE attended a working group with Zero

Waste Scotland (ZWS) to discuss DRS. [REDACTED}

2018-2019: SE full account team attended a future site strategy session. Today’s investment

was discussed, and SE presented where support may be available. CCEP did not take forward SE

grant support offering.

CCEP – Internal Competition

The original CCE Group merged with two other bottlers in 2016, forming Coca Cola European

Partners (CCEP).

CCEP are HQ’d from London, with Damian Gammall, CEO and Sol Durella, Chairman. The board

of Directors sent an early clear message around their focus to create a more efficient

business with sustainability at the heart. Local supply chain was a clear focus for Damian

Gammall, CEO.

Post restructuring, smaller sites within Europe have been absorbed by larger sites. Within the

UK, the Milton Keynes site has announced closure, with its production lines being absorbed

elsewhere within the UK. [REDACTED}

Supporting work experience and placements

On an on-going basis, CCEP supports fourth-year school work experience placements, mainly in

the office environment. Where possible, the company also supports requests for further education

work placements – again, this tends to be more appropriate within the office environment. CCEP

also runs its own graduate training programme and has links with all the main Scottish colleges

and universities. At present, they do not have any graduates[REDACTED}

Next steps

SE continues to have an active relationship with CCEP both at site and HQ level and is continually

working with local/UK management to support and develop its operations in Scotland.

Contact: [REDACTED}, Business Briefing Unit, [REDACTED}

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ANNEX E

DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME

Scheme design

The scheme will capture PET plastic and glass bottles, and metal cans.

The deposit will be 20p across all containers.

It will operate on a return to retail model to ensure everyone can access return points.

It will be run by a not for profit private company owned by drinks producers.

Inclusion of glass

The economic modelling indicates there is clear benefit to including glass,from reducing the

impact of litter experienced by the public.

The inclusion of glass will also benefit society through boosting CO2e emission reductions by 1.3

megatonnes over 25 years.

The enhanced infrastructure required to support the inclusion of glass in the scheme means that

it would be difficult, if not impossible, to phase in at a later point in the development of DRS.

Deposit level

The soft drinks industry, including CCEP, has argued that the scheme administrator should

control the deposit level and that there should be a range of deposits depending on container

type and size. In particular, there are concerns it will incentivise people to buy fewer, larger PET

bottles rather than multipacks of cans.

The deposit will be a flat rate rather than varying by container type. This ensures that the system

is simple, ensures the highest return rate for all types of containers, and does not create the

impression that some containers have more value than others. A key point is that the deposit

will be reclaimed in full rather than money being lost.

Cross-border issues

DEFRA has just consulted on proposals to establish a deposit return scheme which could also

extend to Wales and Northern Ireland (currently expected in 2023).

We have been clear about our willingness to engage with the other UK administrations to

deliver complementary schemes should their ambitions match our own.

Our climate change commitments mean it is simply not an option for us to wait in the hope that

others will follow the example we are now setting.

Contact: [REDACTED}Circular Economy, [REDACTED}

ISSUE: Deposit Return Scheme

In its letter, CCEP has indicated it supports Scotland’s deposit return scheme and it is being

proactive in supporting implementation.

CCEP has raised a number of concerns, in line with those raised by others in the soft drinks

industry:

o Rapid timeline for introduction

o Having a DRS in Scotland before/separate to one in the rest of the UK,

introducing supply chain complexities

o The inclusion of glass adding cost and complexity to the system.

o Having a flat rate deposit amount instead of varying by container size or type.

The British Soft Drinks Association, of which Coca Cola is a member, sits on the

Implementation Advisory Group that is providing industry and retail expertise on practical

aspects of the scheme.

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ANNEX F

NATIONAL MANUFACTURING INSTITUTE SCOTLAND (NMIS)

Top lines

NMIS will be an industry-led international centre of manufacturing expertise where research,

industry and the public sector work together to transform skills, productivity and innovation to

attract investment and make Scotland a global leader in advanced manufacturing.

Companies do not have to wait for physical facilities to start engaging with and benefitting from

NMIS. The LMC is open for enquiries now and was formally opened by the FM on 26 June 2019.

NMIS is part of the Government’s wider vision for advanced manufacturing in Scotland. It will

act as an anchor for the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS).

NMIS will make Scotland a global leader in advanced manufacturing by:

Helping existing and future workers develop and enhance the skills they and employers need to

compete globally in manufacturing.

Accelerating innovation by enabling manufacturing companies to trial and test new processes,

applications and technologies.

Providing access to modern equipment to support prototyping, testing, and scale-up to

industrial production, thereby helping de-risk investment, especially for SMEs.

NMIS is part of our wider vision for advanced manufacturing in Scotland. It will act as an

anchor for the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS).

Manufacturing is crucial to Scotland’s long term economic future and the Advanced

Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) will be an internationally-recognised centre

for innovation, research and advanced manufacturing.

The district - the only one of its kind in Scotland - is being developed by Scottish Enterprise and

Renfrewshire Council, supported by Scottish Government, to attract advanced manufacturing

investment.

The Lightweight Manufacturing Centre is the first stage of NMIS

Officially opened by the First Minister on 26 June 2019

The Lightweight Manufacturing Centre focuses on the manufacture of lightweight components

for a range of industries in which lighter weight materials offer significant benefits. Lightweight

materials increase efficiency and performance and help reduce carbon emissions.

The LMC will deliver cutting-edge research and development projects in partnership with

companies across Scotland and the wider manufacturing sector.

Contact: [REDACTED}Manufacturing and Industries, [REDACTED}

BACKGROUND:

Manufacturing accounts for over 185,000 jobs, 54% of our international exports and 55% of

business expenditure on R&D.

In December 2017, we announced the location (Renfrewshire) and academic partner (University of

Strathclyde) for NMIS.

Funding of £65m for NMIS was also announced - £48m from the Scottish Government and £8m

from Strathclyde University, along with £8.9m already announced for the Lightweight

Manufacturing Centre (LMC) in June 2017 as a first step towards NMIS.

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ANNEX G

SOFT DRINKS LEVY & DIET POLICY

Top Lines:

Overconsumption of products such as sugar sweetened beverages is directly contributing to our

high levels of overweight and obesity in Scotland.

It’s therefore welcome to see that manufacturers are reducing the amount of sugar in their drinks as

a result of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy.

However much more needs to be done – the levy isn’t a silver bullet.

We’re consuming too much of the wrong things, and sugary soft drinks are empty calories.

Obesity and overweight are key risk factors for a range of health conditions including Type 2

diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer.

A fifth of our sugar intake in Scotland comes from sugary drinks, which is particularly shocking

given that these are empty calories. These drinks have no nutritional value.

26 per cent of children in Scotland are at risk of becoming overweight or obese. [Scottish Health

Survey 2017].

Latest figures show that around a quarter of P1 children in Scotland show obvious signs of tooth

decay.1

1 http://www.foodstandards.gov.scot/downloads/Situation_report_ -_the_Scottish_diet_-_it_needs_to_change_-_2018_update.pdf

Contact: [REDACTED}Health Improvement, [REDACTED}

UK Government policy: Soft Drinks Industry Levy

The Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL - commonly referred to as the ‘Sugar Tax’) came into effect across

the UK on 6 April 2018.

The rates companies need to pay are as follows:

o 24p per litre of drink if it contains 8 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres

o 18p per litre of drink if it contains between 5 – 8 grams of sugar per 100 millilitres

Since it was announced in March 2016, 50% of manufacturers have reduced the sugar content of

drinks. Others have reduced portion size of their full sugar drinks.

Soft drinks manufacturers who don’t reformulate will pay the levy, and the UK Government expects to

raise £240 million each year. Net liabilities declared for April to Sept 2018 amount to £153.8 million.

90% of this came from the higher rate.[HMRC]

In relation to the SDIL, Public Health England report found there has been a decrease of 11% of sugar

(per 100ml) from soft drinks captured by the SDIL.

The calorie content of SDIL drinks likely to be consumed on a single occasion also fell by 6%.

Diet and Healthy Weight Delivery Plan

We have set an ambition to halve childhood obesity by 2030, and to significantly reduce diet -related

health inequalities.

We are currently considering all responses to our consultation on restricting the promotion of foods

with little or no nutritional benefit, such as multi-buy promotions, placement at checkouts, and

promoting the price, size or volume of a product.

We have committed to a consultation later this year to explore restricting the sale of energy drink

sales to under 16s. CCE just launched Coca-Cola Energy in March.

We will explore opportunities to restrict advertising near locations commonly used by children.

We are investing an additional £42 million over 5 years to support weight management

interventions for people with, or at risk of, type 2 diabetes.

Coca Cola

The vast majority of Coca Cola’s 20 drinks brands are not subject to levy. Coca Cola report that UK

sales of low/zero sugar have overtaken Classic Coke sales earlier this year [The Grocer].

Coca Cola will point to the introduction of new portion sizes and No Added/ zero Sugar variants for

Capri-Sun. Original Capri-Sun has been reformulated with stevia to 50% less sugar at 4.9g/100ml

meaning it just avoids the soft drinks levy.

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ANNEX H

FOOD & DRINK POLICY BACKGROUND

Top Lines

We fully support the Ambition 2030 Food and drink Industry strategy’s aim to double food &

drink turnover value to £30bn by 2030.

That is why we have pledged £7.5m funding to Scotland Food & Drink over 2017-2020 to help

with delivery of the £10m plan, with a range of work taking place on the Scottish Brand; Market

development; People & skills; Supply Chain; and Innovation.

Key Facts

Food and drink is one of the largest sectors in Scotland, with a record turnover of £14.8 billion

in 2017

Retail sales of Scottish food and drink brands, across the UK, were almost £2 billion in 2018.

In Scotland, around £11.3 billion was spent on groceries in 2018 – 5% of this was made up of

Scottish food and drink brands.

The value of Scottish overseas food and drink exports reached a record high, in 2018, of £6.3

billion. This was driven by strong growth in Scotch whisky exports (£4.7 billion), although

somewhat offset by a fall in seafood exports.

Food exports from Scotland are worth £1.6 billion, down 3% (£45 million) from 2017 and up

124% (£885 million) from 2007.

The EU continues to be the single largest regional trading partner for Scottish food and drink

exports, highlighting the importance of having a trade agreement with the EU post-Brexit.

Scotland Food & Drink/Ambition 2030

£2m per annum to Scotland Food and Drink (SF&D) for 3 years (2017-2020)

Overall package to support Ambition 2030 announced by First Minister equated to £10m

investment on top of existing commitments: This included £7.5m from the public sector and

£2.5m industry contribution. Public sector contribution:

o £6m to Scotland Food and Drink

o £1m for Market Driven Supply Chain Project

o £500k of project spend

New industry led strategy launched March 2017 with ambition to double food & drink turnover

value to £30bn by 2030. Focuses on the following themes: Brand; Market development; People

& skills; Supply Chain; and Innovation.

Money supporting work in the following areas:

o Industry Development, work by SF&D, Seafood Scotland & SAOS (Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society Ltd

o New UK Market Development Strategy

o Regional & islands food development, including a new regional food fund

o Range of sectoral action plans.

Contact: [REDACTED}Food and Drink, [REDACTED}

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ANNEX I

APPRENTICESHIPS

TOP LINES

In Scotland, the continuation of the well-established and successful Modern Apprenticeship

system along with the expansion of Foundation and Graduate Apprenticeships affords stability

and continuity.

We are delivering more Apprenticeships in Scotland than ever before with a record number of

starts in 2018/19.

Official statistics published on 11 June 2019 show there were 28,191 starts in 2018/19, including

921 Graduate Apprenticeships. This is an increase on 2017/18 levels (27,145) and also exceeds

our annual target to provide 28,000 starts.

So to date, over the course of this administration, the Scottish Government has funded training

for over a quarter of a million Modern Apprentices (278,515 from April 2007 – March 2019).

And work is already underway to increase this further with our target to provide 29,000 new

starts in 2019/2020, which will include over 1,300 Graduate Apprenticeships.

Our Graduate Apprenticeships are a direct response to industry need, bringing the skills system,

leading universities and employers closer together, creating the skills and capabilities required

to power the Scottish labour market of the future.

Despite the relatively recent introduction of Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) in 2016, in a short

period of time we have rapidly grown the number of opportunities from a standing start, to

deliver more than 3.5 times the number of starts between 2016 and 2017 (346 starts in Cohort 1

(2016-2018) and 1,245 starts for Cohort 2 (2017-2019).

We are expanding the number of FAs, to equip more young people at school with industry-

recognised qualifications, skills and the practical experience that industry demands, both now

and in the future.

In England the latest stats published on 11 July 2019 showed that there were 311,200

apprenticeship starts reported so far for the first three quarters of the 2018/19 academic year.

This represents a decrease of 29.3 per cent from the 440,300 reported for the first three

quarters of 2016/17 prior to the introduction of the apprenticeship levy.

Background on Apprenticeships at Coca-Cola

Skills Development Scotland, who administer Apprenticeships on behalf of the Scottish

Government, report that Coca Cola favour the English Apprenticeship system, but do employ a

smaller number of Scottish Apprentices:

Graduate Apprenticeships (GAs) - Skills Development Scotland met with Coca Cola w/c 1

July 2019, to discuss applications for the 2020 GA intake, with interest in the Business

Management and Engineering: Design & Manufacturing frameworks.

Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) - 2019 is the company’s first involvement with FAs, with

commitment to [REDACTED}: [REDACTED} on the engineering framework and

[REDACTED} on the food and drink framework. They did not sign up to any FAs last year.

Modern Apprenticeships (MAs) - There are currently [REDACTED} in training on the

Engineering framework at the East Kilbride plant, with starts in 2017, 2018 and 2019. There

were no starts in 2015-16 and there were [REDACTED} in 2014-15.

Contact: [REDACTED}Fair Work & Skills, [REDACTED}

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Please find attached the briefing for this engagement: Many thanks,

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The First Minister will be visiting Coca-Cola European Partner’s East Kilbride Facility, on

Wednesday 31 July 10:00 – 11:00. The visit will coincide with Coca-Cola’s £21 million investment in their East Kilbride operation throughout 2019. The investment is expected to create 18 jobs and additional investment to upskill their workforce.

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Apologies for the delay in getting this to you. I’ve now had a conversation with our contacts at Coca Cola and advise as follows: Issue

The British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) (led by Leendert Den Hollander) is represented on the Scottish Government DRS Implementation Advisory Group and has engaged constructively in discussions regarding the establishment of a scheme administrator to take responsibility for the

day to day operation of the scheme. BSDA has signalled the need for industry to accelerate its preparations for the scheme’s introduction and would welcome any steps the Scottish Government can take to increase the priority being attached to DRS by drinks producers and the retail sector. Mr Den Hollander is likely to request a separate meeting to discuss this issue in more detail. Coca

Cola representatives have stressed their commitment to continued positive engagement on DRS. Background

On 8 May The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform announced the design of Scotland’s deposit return scheme and stated the Government’s ambition to implement that scheme in the current parliamentary term.

Building on examples of successful international schemes, it is intended that the scheme be

owned and operated by industry. This involves drinks producers and retailers working to establish a scheme administrator who would take responsibility for the day to day operation of the scheme.

The secondary legislation to establish the scheme will not mandate a single scheme

administrator. Instead, it will place responsibility for operating the scheme directly with producers and retailers and leave it to them to establish a scheme administrator should they wish. There are strong operational incentives for them to take such a step.

This approach will be set out through the secondary legislation to establish DRS. That

legislation will be the subject of a super-affirmative parliamentary procedure, with a 90 day pre-laying period due to commence before the end of summer recess.

Lines to Take

We welcome BSDA’s ongoing support for a well-designed DRS and are grateful for their continued engagement in discussions regarding the establishment of an industry-led scheme administrator.

We recognise the critical role of the scheme administrator and are keen to support industry in progressing their discussions as a matter of priority.

It remains our intention to pre-lay the regulations which will establish the scheme in the coming weeks.

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I hope this is helpful. Of course, happy to discuss further as required. [REDACTED}Circular Economy Unit

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From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 30 July 2019 08:49 To: [REDACTED} First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} [REDACTED}

Cc: [REDACTED} Pickstone J (Jonathan) [REDACTED} Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; FM Policy Team Mailbox <fmpolicyteam@gov.scot>; Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work <CabSecFEFW@gov.scot>; Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills

<MinisterBFWS@gov.scot>; Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation <MinisterTII@gov.scot>; DG Economy <DGEconomy@gov.scot>; McAllan M (Mary) <[REDACTED} Quinlan K (Kevin) <[REDACTED} Rollison R (Richard) <[REDACTED} [REDACTED} MacBean C (Colin) [REDACTED}Maxwell S (Stewart) (Special Adviser) [REDACTED}

Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019 [REDACTED}

Thank you for this, we have also been informed Leendert Den Hollander, Vice President & General Manager at Coca-Cola European Partners is going to raise an issue with FM in his capacity as president of the soft drink association. He is extremely concerned that manufacturers

are not adequately organised and undertaking preparations for DRS. He is going to propose to FM that there is a need for some form of mandate (possibly through legislation) to make the UK manufacturing industry do what is required. He feels that if there was a mandate an operating company could then be set up to oversee this.

Could we please have advice on this by 3pm today? This may be a reserved issue but we would be grateful for clarification either way.

Kindest regards

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Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work <CabSecFEFW@gov.scot>; Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills <MinisterBFWS@gov.scot>; Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation <MinisterTII@gov.scot>; DG Economy <DGEconomy@gov.scot>; McAllan M (Mary) [REDACTED} Quinlan K (Kevin) <[REDACTED} Rollison R (Richard) [REDACTED}; MacBean C (Colin)

[REDACTED} [REDACTED}Maxwell S (Stewart) (Special Adviser) [REDACTED} Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019

Hi [REDACTED} Yes I can confirm this is the case.

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To: [REDACTED} firstminister@gov.scot Cc: [REDACTED}CabSecFEFW@gov.scot; MinisterBFWS@gov.scot; MinisterTII@gov.scot; DGEconomy@gov.scot; [REDACTED}

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Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019 CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise

the sender and know the content is safe.

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Can I just check if the line below covers Capri-Sun?

All of CCEP’s plastic is recyclable.

Thanks

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 26 July 2019 15:06 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot> Cc: [REDACTED} Pickstone J (Jonathan) [REDACTED} Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; FM Policy Team Mailbox <fmpolicyteam@gov.scot>; Visits

and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work <CabSecFEFW@gov.scot>; Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills <MinisterBFWS@gov.scot>; Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation <MinisterTII@gov.scot>; DG Economy <DGEconomy@gov.scot>; McAllan M (Mary) <[REDACTED} Quinlan K (Kevin)

<[REDACTED} Rollison R (Richard) <[REDACTED} [REDACTED}; MacBean C (Colin) [REDACTED} Nicolson S (Stuart) Special Adviser[REDACTED} Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019

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I have consulted with SG policy colleagues and SE, and we have the following in response to your

questions raised: 1. CCEP Energy and Water Consumption

The new Capri Sun production lines have dynamic sleep mode which stops conveyors as soon as a gap appears in production and sensors on the line help avoid any non-productive energy wastage (conveyoring is typically 25% of a production line electricity usage).

CCEP is unable to quantify these savings at present as it is currently trialling new

flavours/packs and quantifying savings can only be achieved when a normal production pattern is in place.

All Capri Sun operators and Team Leaders were trained specifically in Energy/Water usage as part of their 3 month induction programme before production started.

The investment project this year on optimising its water plant has saved 800,000 litres of water in 12 weeks and it is estimated that this will save upwards of 3.4 million litres per annum.

CCEP also expects to gain further efficiencies from the new Capri Sun production line of

around 10,000 litres per day.

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2. CCEP Packaging, Waste and Plastics

As a major user of packaging materials, of all types, CCEP has pioneered the concept of sustainable packaging – including light weighting, recyclability, the use of recycled and renewable materials and smart new ways to reduce packaging waste.

CCEP currently uses around 170,000 tonnes of packaging materials each year, with plastic for its PET bottles accounting for around 26% of that total by weight, aluminium cans for

22% and glass bottles for 33%.

Packaging optimisation remains a core part of CCEP’s strategy and since 2010 it has reduced the weight of packaging per litre of product sold by 6%.

All of CCEP’s plastic is recyclable.

CCEP leads the industry in the use of recycled materials which accounts for 39% of all the packaging materials it uses.

The company uses 25% recyclate to make all of its new bottles and will increase that to 50% by 2020.

CCEP has its own sustainability action plan, This is Forward, which sets out its ambition to work with others to ensure that all its packaging is recovered so that more is recycled and none of it ends up as litter or as waste in the oceans.

CCEP works with Global NGOs, including Ocean Conservancy, Ellen MacArthur

Foundation and Greenpeace to reduce the problems of plastics in our Oceans.

CCEP reviewed its position and moved to support DRS in early 2017, and since then has worked closely with ZWS to achieve that change, also working with Keep Scotland Beautiful on litter reduction.

Overall CCEP have reduced their greenhouse gas emissions by 50% across the group, since 2010

3. SG Plastics Narrative/Analysis

Scottish Government and CCEP are both a signatory to the UK Plastics Pact which by 2025 is working towards:

100% of plastic packaging to be recyclable or compostable

70% of plastic packaging effectively recycled or composted

Taking action to eliminate unnecessary single use packaging items

30% average recycled content across all plastic packaging

Therefore their ambitions around plastics seem to be in line with wider ambitions and trends of supporting DRS and utilising more recycled plastic and less virgin material. Therefore from a Waste and Circular Economy perspective we don’t forsee any major risks around the plastics

narrative.

4. Sugar Tax

TOP LINE

Overconsumption of sugar sweetened drinks contributes to obesity in Scotland so I welcome Coca Cola’s investment in reformulating products like Capri-Sun, to halve its sugar content.

Background Coca Cola reaction to soft drinks industry levy:

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5. Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) TOP LINE

We agree with Coca-Cola that a well-designed deposit return scheme can increase recycling and reduce littering in a way that works for everyone. Through our DRS Implementation Advisory group, we continue to work closely with industry in preparation for the scheme’s launch.

If pressed We remain open to working with the other UK Administrations on deposit return and note the recent consultation on the introduction of a scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Of course, any collaboration must be on the basis that their ambition matches that being shown in

Scotland.

Background

The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform visited CCEP’s East Kilbride bottling plant on 24 January this year to discuss the Government’s plans for a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Commenting on that visit, CCEP publicly recognised that a well-designed DRS can increase recycling and reduce the littering of beverage packaging in a way that works for everyone.

The company has committed to working constructively with the Scottish Government and

Zero Waste Scotland to deliver a scheme which meets the needs of Scottish businesses and consumers.

As a member of the soft drinks industry, CCEP is represented on the Scottish

Government’s DRS Implementation Advisory Group by the British Soft Drinks Association. Whilst supportive in principle of the introduction of deposit return, the BSDA has called for any scheme to operate on a UK-wide basis and has raised concerns around the additional cost and complexity associated with the inclusion of glass in the scheme.

Nick Brown, Head of Sustainability at Coca-Cola European Partners Great Britain, 24 January

2019: “At Coca-Cola European Partners we want to make sure all our packaging is recovered so more can be recycled and none ends up as litter. Deposit return schemes are a major change for shoppers, retailers and producers but we know that a well-designed deposit scheme can increase recycling and reduce the littering of beverage packaging in a way that works for everyone. Industry

has a lot of experience of running successful deposit return schemes around the world and we look forward to working with the Scottish Government and Zero Waste Scotland to make sure we design a scheme that works for Scottish businesses and Scottish shoppers, and makes the biggest possible impact on littering and recycling.”

I’ll give you a ring and happy to discuss. Thanks,

[REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit

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_____________________________________________ From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 25 July 2019 18:15 To: [REDACTED} First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot>

Cc: [REDACTED} Pickstone J (Jonathan) <[REDACTED} Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; FM Policy Team Mailbox <fmpolicyteam@gov.scot>; Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} [REDACTED} Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work <CabSecFEFW@gov.scot>; Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills

<MinisterBFWS@gov.scot>; Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation <MinisterTII@gov.scot>; DG Economy <DGEconomy@gov.scot>; McAllan M (Mary) <[REDACTED} Quinlan K (Kevin) <[REDACTED} Rollison R (Richard[REDACTED} [REDACTED} MacBean C (Colin) [REDACTED}

[REDACTED} Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019

[REDACTED} Many thanks for this.

We have a few queries which would be good if you could get back to us urgently please. On this paragraph;

The state-of-the-art robotic multi-pack fillers are fitted with the latest energy-saving

technology reducing energy use and water consumption. In addition, the lines are equipped

to package Capri-Sun multi-packs using a newly developed lightweight corrugated

cardboard, reducing overall packaging and waste. -Can we get more information on this please;

how much will it save re energy and water consumption? what’s the impact of the reduction in packaging and waste? Are the drinks in plastic packaging, and are they recyclable etc? If no, what are their plans to move

to this if any and what are our lines on it? Has there been any analyse done on the risks re SG’s narrative on plastics and so on?

Sugar tax and DRS are both mentioned in the brief but there is no reference to Coca Cola’s reaction to either. Can we have advice on this please and relevant lines provided;

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It would be good to have this information by 1500 Friday 26 July please. Grateful if someone could confirm that they are dealing with this.

Kind regards

[REDACTED}

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 24 July 2019 15:51 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot>

Cc: [REDACTED} Pickstone J (Jonathan) [REDACTED} Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; FM Policy Team Mailbox <fmpolicyteam@gov.scot>; Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work <CabSecFEFW@gov.scot>; Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills

<MinisterBFWS@gov.scot>; Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation <MinisterTII@gov.scot>; DG Economy <DGEconomy@gov.scot>; McAllan M (Mary) <[REDACTED} Quinlan K (Kevin) <[REDACTED} Rollison R (Richard) <[REDACTED} [REDACTED} MacBean C (Colin) <[REDACTED} [REDACTED}Maxwell S (Stewart) (Special Adviser) [REDACTED}

Subject: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019 First Minister

COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019

Please find attached the briefing for this engagement: << File: FM visit to Coca-Cola - updated draft.doc >>

Many thanks, [REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit

[REDACTED} From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 21 June 2019 11:06

To: [REDACTED} Cc: [REDACTED} Pickstone J (Jonathan) <[REDACTED} Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; FM Policy Team Mailbox <fmpolicyteam@gov.scot>; Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; [REDACTED}Maxwell S (Stewart) (Special Adviser)

[REDACTED} Subject: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - COP Wednesday 24 July

[REDACTED}

The First Minister will be visiting Coca-Cola European Partner’s East Kilbride Facility, on Wednesday 31 July 10:00 – 11:00. The visit will coincide with Coca-Cola’s £21 million investment

in their East Kilbride operation throughout 2019. The investment is expected to create 18 jobs and additional investment to upskill their workforce. I would be grateful if a briefing document could please be prepared, in line with the First Minister’s preferences, and sent to us by COP Wednesday 24 July. Grateful also if you could also ensure

that the briefing is copied to everyone shown on the cc list above. Please note that the First Minister’s preferences have been updated – the attached provides a clear step by step guide as to the requirements of the briefing. [REDACTED} will be the lead PS

for FMPO. However, I will be happy to discuss or clarify any issues in the meantime. Thanks,

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ANNEX B

BIOGRAPHIES

Leendert den Hollander, Vice President and General Manager, CCEP GB

Leendert has held his current post he has since 2014. He was President of the

Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD) until January 2019 and is President of the

British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA). Leendert was also elected a member of

the newly-established Food & Drinks Sector Council by the UK Govt’s

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Dept, chairing work on packaging.

Steve Adams, Vice President, Supply Chain, CCEP GB

Steve has worked for CCEP for over 19 years. He started his career as a young

engineering apprentice and is now CCEP’s sponsor for the GB apprenticeship

programme. Steve has previously worked for ABF and Diageo and has held a

number of different roles in CCEP including site Director (Edmonton in London

and Sidcup in Kent).

Julian Hunt, Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications, CCEP GB

Julian joined CCEP in 2011 as Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications &

Sustainability for GB. Prior to working for CCEP, Julian was Director of Comms at

the Food and Drink Federation and Editor of The Grocer magazine. In June 2013

he joined the Board of OPRL Ltd, the organisation which runs the packaging

recycling information scheme in Great Britain.

John McCafferty, Site Operations Director, CCEP East Kilbride

John has worked for CCEP for 38 years starting on the factory floor as an

engineer and progressing through different levels of management to reach his

current position. Most of that service has been spent working in East Kilbride

along with some development roles at Sidcup and Edmonton. John is

passionate about further developing the East Kilbride site and people to ensure

a high performing supply chain operation.

Jim Fox, Head of Public Affairs, CCEP GB

Jim represents CCEP in GB Government and Public Affairs at Westminster,

Holyrood and Cardiff. Jim is also an Executive Member of the Food & Drink

Federation, Scotland.

Selena Taylor, Head of Communications GB, CCEP

Selena joined CCEP nearly 10 years ago and leads the GB Communications

team. With over 15 years’ experience in agency, specialising in FMCG (fast-

moving consumer goods) she has delivered communications campaigns for

P&G, Unilever, Diageo, Bacardi, Danone, Manor Bakeries and Warburtons.

Nicholas Nixon, Director, Supply Chain Operations, CCEP

Nick has recently re-joined CCEP after spending 2½ years in the Middle East

working for another bottler as Executive Director of Supply Chain. Prior to this

Nick worked in CCEP for 6 years initially leading its site in Toulouse, followed

by Milton Keynes and then Edmonton. Prior to CCEP, Nick worked for Unilever

straight from University.

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_____________________________________________ [REDACTED} Sent: 26 July 2019 15:33 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot> Cc: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019 [REDACTED}

As discussed updated annex of bios to include the addition of Nicholas Nixon, Director, Supply

Chain Operations, CCEP: Thanks, [REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit [REDACTED}

_____________________________________________ From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 26 July 2019 15:21 To: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019

Just the annex will be fine, thanks

[REDACTED} ___________________________________________ From: [REDACTED} Sent: 26 July 2019 15:15 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot> Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019 [REDACTED}

I’ve had a further bio sent in by CCEP – do you want me to update the full brief with it or just the

annex? Grateful for advice.

Thanks, [REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit [REDACTED}

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 29 July 2019 22:52 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Cc: Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; Spads Admin <Spads_Admin@gov.scot>; Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Events - First Minister - Ops note - Visit to Coca Cola - East Kilbride - 31st July 2019

Dear All

Please find attached ops note for First Minister’s visit to Coca Cola in East Kilbride on Wednesday 31st July 2019. Thanks

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First Minister

Event: Visit to Coca Cola

Date: Wednesday 31 July 2019

Time: 10:00 – 11:00

Venue Contact: [REDACTED} [REDACTED}

Venue: Coca Cola 52 Milton Road, College Milton East Kilbride G74 5DJ

SG Contacts: [REDACTED} [REDACTED}

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Version: Draft

Dress Code: Business Attire - PPE will be provided for the tour (Safety Boots/Hair net & bump-cap, White coat, Safety jacket).

All jewellery to be removed with the exception of a wedding band.

Media Opp: FM Comms to advise

Description:

First Minister has been invited to visit the Coca Cola plant in East Kilbride. First Minister will get a tour of the plant and unveil a plaque to officially open the new production lines dedicated to making Capri-Sun.

Drop Off/ Pick Up: Front of Coca Cola Building

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Programme:

10:00 First Minister arrives and is met by Leendert den Hollander, Vice-President & General Manager, John McCafferty, Site Operations Director and Jim Fox, Head of Public Affairs.

10:05 First Minister is escorted to the Boardroom and introduced to the wider team:- Steve Adams, Vice President, Supply Chain Julian Hunt, Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications Nicholas (Nick) Nixon, Director, Supply Chain Operations Julia Staschil, Marketing Director Capri Sun [REDACTED} [REDACTED} [REDACTED} 10:10 Leendert den Hollander will give a short presentation and site brief, this will include a Safety induction before First Minister and party put on PPE for the tour of the plant. 10:20 VIP tour starts – walking tour with headsets, during the tour First Minister will meet with apprentices and staff working in the plant. 10:30 First Minister is escorted to the Capri Sun Line and met by [REDACTED} who will present 2 slides on the Capri Sun production. 10:35 John McCafferty will invite the First Minister to unveil a commemorative plaque (placed on the wall with curtains and pull chords). (No speech). Photo opp. 10:40 Tour Continues. Photo opp. 10:45 Tour Concludes, John McCafferty escorts the First Minister and party back to the Boardroom. 10:50 First Minister and party remove their PPE. First Minister is escorted to the stairwell to undertake media bids.

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11:00 First Minister departs.

EVENT ENDS

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 30 July 2019 11:41 To: [REDACTED}Maxwell S (Stewart) (Special Adviser) [REDACTED} Cc: Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} [REDACTED} Subject: RE: SPAD VIEWS: FM QUOTE IN CCEP NEWS RELEASE EAST KILBRIDE

Hi SpAds,

Sorry to chase, just wondering if you have had a chance to consider the quote below for consideration in the CCEP news release to be issued tomorrow?

Many thanks, [REDACTED}

From: [REDACTED} Sent: 26 July 2019 15:24 To: [REDACTED}Maxwell S (Stewart) (Special Adviser) [REDACTED} Cc: Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Subject: SPAD VIEWS: FM QUOTE IN CCEP NEWS RELEASE EAST KILBRIDE

Hi SpAds,

The First Minister is visiting the Coca Cola European Partnerships factory in East Kilbride on Wednesday to see their new production line/facilities. Comms and officials have drafted the quote below for inclusion.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, said:

“I welcome Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) commitment to supporting

manufacturing in Scotland by investing £23 million in its East Kilbride operations. This

crucial investment demonstrates CCEP’s ongoing commitment to manufacturing excellence

and innovation in Scotland, creating 18 new jobs whilst upskilling the existing workforce.

“With the East Kilbride site celebrating 55 years, this is further evidence of the importance

of our manufacturing industry to Scotland’s future success.”

Grateful for SpAd views by COP today if possible. Full comms handling to follow next week. Many thanks, [REDACTED}

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Made in East Kilbride

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) invests £23 million into its East Kilbride operation in

2019

Investment at the site marks a landmark year in its 55 year operational history

First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, joins CCEP’s Vice-President and General

Manager, Leendert den Hollander, to celebrate opening of two new lines

DRAFT 31st July 2019: Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is investing £23 million into its East Kilbride

operations, a demonstration of its ongoing commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation in Scotland.

The investment is for two new production lines at East Kilbride dedicated to making Capri-Sun, one of the largest kids’

juice drinks brands in GB, worth £68million2.

The new lines are state-of-the-art robotic multi-pack fillers made bespoke for the site and use the latest energy-saving

technology to reduce energy use and water consumption. This includes automatic control of conveyors, energy sub-

metering to aid monitoring and water efficient pouch-cooling technology. In addition, the lines are equipped to package

Capri-Sun multi-packs using a newly developed lightweight corrugated cardboard that enables the use of thinner card

with equal strength to the previous card used.

In addition to the 170-strong workforce at the site, the new lines will create 18 roles and additional training to upskill

the workforce. The company is also continuing to invest in its Scottish Apprenticeship programme each year and

currently has four apprentices with a further two starting in August 2019. It will also continue to work with Skills

Development Scotland (SDS), piloting four foundation apprenticeships in association with Glasgow Kelvin College.

CCEP’s East Kilbride site has reached a total of £42 million of investment in its operations since 2010. In addition to

the new £21m Capri-Sun lines this year, other investments have included a £2.3 million water treatment plant – saving

9 million litres per year. The site was also the first of its kind to house an Automated Storage and Retrieval System

(ASRS) holding up to 14,000 pallets. This system is now operational at three other sites across CCEP’s network in

GB.

In 2012, the site received the certification ISO50001 in Energy Management. This has seen the site adopt processes

and procedures that reflect positive steps to reducing carbon emissions. It includes the move in 2011 to become a

"Zero Landfill" operations site, aiming to recycle or reuse as much generated waste as possible.

John McCafferty, Operations Director at Coca-Cola European Partners East Kilbride, said: “As a truly local

business, we are proud to manufacture some of the nation’s favourite drinks – right here from our factory in East

Kilbride. This recent investment demonstrates Coca-Cola European Partners’ long-term commitment to the East

Kilbride area and to manufacturing in Scotland as a whole.

“Investing in our people is of the upmost importance to us – helping to continually improve the quality, efficiency and

sustainability of our operations, as well as ensuring we can continue to support the growth of a team of highly skilled

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and dedicated people. We’ve enjoyed working with the local East Kilbride community for 55 years now. Investments

such as this really help to elevate our business capabilities and support the manufacturing and distribution network in

Scotland more broadly.”

Leendert den Hollander, Vice-President and General Manager, Coca-Cola European Partners GB, sa id: “At

Coca-Cola European Partners, we are passionate about making positive contributions to the communities in which we

operate. East Kilbride is a great example of the legacy that our local sites can provide our communities while

remaining focused on delivering manufacturing excellence throughout our operations in Great Britain.”

First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, said: “I am delighted with Coca-Cola European Partners commitment

to continue to invest and support Scottish manufacturing and its place within the history of the local community here in

East Kilbride……………………”

The investment programme underlines CCEP’s commitment to manufacturing excellence in Great Britain, with a range

of innovations in machinery and sustainable production and supports CCEP’s sustainability action plan, This is

Forward.

ENDS

Notes to Editors For more information please contact: Coca-Cola European Partners GB Press Office 01895 844 828 | CCEP@3monkeyszeno.com About Coca-Cola European Partners, East Kilbride: East Kilbride site first opened in 1964. Best known for being the only manufacturing site in GB to produce Appletiser products in glass bottles, the East Kilbride site produces 18.5 million cases of soft drink each year, using s ix fac tory lines. In addition, the team of 170 employees across manufacturing and distribution help to produce other well -known brands including Dr Pepper, Sprite, and Fanta. About Coca-Cola European Partners: Coca-Cola European Partners is the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler. CCEP is the sole licensed bottler for products of The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) in Andorra, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.

In Great Britain (GB) we employ some 3,600 people across England, Scotland and Wales at manufacturing sites, offices and depots. We are committed to minimising the environmental impact of its products and operat ions, with a particular focus on sustainable packaging, water stewardship, and energy and climate protection.

We make sell and deliver the following products in GB for TCCC: Coca-Cola Classic, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Fanta, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Schweppes, Fuze Tea, HONEST, Abbey Well, glacéau smartwater, Powerade, Oasis and Appletiser. In GB we also make, sell or deliver Monster, Relentless and Capri-Sun.

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From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 30 July 2019 13:36 To: [REDACTED} First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot> Cc: Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; Spads Admin <Spads_Admin@gov.scot>; Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Subject: RE: FOR CLEARANCE: Immediate - Comms handling - Visit to Coca Cola - 31 July, 2019 [REDACTED}

The First Minister is content with the handling plan and the line provided. Thanks [REDACTED}

From: [REDACTED} Sent: 30 July 2019 12:00 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Cc: Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; Spads Admin <Spads_Admin@gov.scot>; Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Subject: FOR CLEARANCE: Immediate - Comms handling - Visit to Coca Cola - 31 July, 2019 [REDACTED}

VISIT TO COCA COLA – EAST KILBRIDE - COMMS HANDLING

Good to speak to you earlier. As discussed.

I will provide SG comms support for the First Minister at tomorrow’s event in East Kilbride. Coca

Cola will issue a news release, announcing the new production line, to coincide with the event. The company has requested a supportive quote from FM, draft below that has been agreed with policy and spad.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: “I welcome Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) commitment to supporting manufacturing in Scotland by investing £23 million in its East Kilbride operations. This crucial investment

demonstrates CCEP’s ongoing commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation in Scotland, creating 18 new jobs whilst upskilling the existing workforce. “With the East Kilbride site celebrating 55 years, this is further evidence of the importance of our

manufacturing industry to Scotland’s future success.” One freelance photographer commissioned by Coca Cola:

[REDACTED} He will wire images to national picture desks. Broadcasters:

BBC, STV and Sky TV will be invited to attend to gather footage of the FM touring the factory floor, viewing the new production line and meeting staff (including apprentices). Global Radio and Bauer Radio will also be invited.

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Images and footage of the First Minister will be tweeted via @ScotGovFM and retweeted @ScotGovEconomy. Coca Cola will also support SG social media activity. Once FM has removed PPE, interviews with broadcast media will take place prior to Ms Sturgeon’s departure.

Is the First Minister content with the quote drafted in her name and the comms handling detailed above? [REDACTED}Communications First Minister, International and Brexit

Scottish Government [REDACTED}

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 31 July 2019 07:17 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Cc: Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; Spads Admin <Spads_Admin@gov.scot>; Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Subject: Visit to Coca Cola - 31 July, 2019 [REDACTED}

VISIT TO COCA COLA – EAST KILBRIDE

Media confirmed for this morning:

BBC Scotland, STV and Bauer Radio. SKY TV declined. See you later. [REDACTED}

Communications First Minister, International and Brexit Scottish Government [REDACTED}

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From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 20 June 2019 11:00 To: [REDACTED} Cc: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Invitation to CCEP East Kilbride, Scotland

I’ve already responded to Jim Fox at CCEP confirming the 31 July date. We are due to speak

further today to outline specific arrangements for the visit itself – following that I’ll commission briefing via a separate email to all relevant officials. Thanks

[REDACTED}

From: [REDACTED} Sent: 20 June 2019 10:57 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot> Cc: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Invitation to CCEP East Kilbride, Scotland [REDACTED}

Will you be replying to the email directly and proposing 31 July date? [REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit

[REDACTED}

From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 20 June 2019 10:56 To: [REDACTED} Cc: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Invitation to CCEP East Kilbride, Scotland Appreciate the swift response, [REDACTED}. Will look to commission the briefing before the week

is out – hopefully today.

Thanks

[REDACTED} From: [REDACTED} Sent: 20 June 2019 10:53 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot> Cc: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Invitation to CCEP East Kilbride, Scotland [REDACTED}

Please allocate this to me and we will undertake the briefing in BBU with input from SG policy colleagues.

Many thanks, [REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit

[REDACTED}

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From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 20 June 2019 10:14 To: [REDACTED} Subject: FW: Invitation to CCEP East Kilbride, Scotland

As discussed.

[REDACTED}

From: Leendert den Hollander [REDACTED} Sent: 12 June 2019 16:59 To: First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot> Cc: Jim Fox [REDACTED} Subject: Invitation to CCEP East Kilbride, Scotland Dear First Minister, We are very proud of our manufacturing operations in Scotland and recall with pleasure your last visit to our East Kilbride factory. Since then we have taken very positive actions in line with your own Delivering for today, investing for tomorrow: 2018-2019 Programme for Government. On Health, we have removed more than 20% of the sugar from our brands since 2015 and today, two thirds of our sales are in low or no sugar products. We have also supported your Governments’ proposal to introduce a Deposit Return System and we are proactive among our industry in leading the way on that. We are now ready to announce our own contribution to the Scottish economy, investing £21 million into East Kilbride operations during 2019; a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation in Scotland. The investment is for new production lines at East Kilbride dedicated to making Capri-Sun. The new lines feature a state-of-the-art robotic multi-pack filler made bespoke for the site. The investment will create 18 jobs and additional investment to upskill the workforce. We invite you to visit our East Kilbride operation to celebrate this news, meet our team and see the new production lines in action. If that is agreeable to you, our timings are flexible but we would like that to be as soon as practical. I look forward to your response. Yours sincerely

[REDACTED} Leendert den Hollander Vice President & General Manager Coca-Cola European Partners GB Ltd

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 19 July 2019 12:51 To: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - contributions by COP Thursday 18 July

Sorry! From: [REDACTED} Sent: 19 July 2019 12:51 To: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - contributions by COP Thursday 18 July Thanks [REDACTED} but has the attachment fallen off?

[REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 19 July 2019 12:49 To: [REDACTED} Cc: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - contributions by COP Thursday 18 July [REDACTED} I’ve trimmed it back to key issues for CCEP, hopefully that suits.

Copied to [REDACTED} for awareness of the visit.

[REDACTED}

From: [REDACTED} Sent: 19 July 2019 11:41 To: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - contributions by COP Thursday 18 July Thanks [REDACTED} – is there any chance this could be reduced to a one pager to focus as

much on CCEP concerns/involvement?

As the original letter from CCEP stated “We have also supported your Governments’ proposal to introduce a Deposit Return System and we are proactive among our industry in leading the way on that.”

Grateful for further consideration. Thanks, [REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit

[REDACTED}

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 19 July 2019 11:14 To: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - contributions by COP Thursday 18 July [REDACTED}

Apologies for not getting this to you yesterday. Regards, [REDACTED}

From: [REDACTED} Sent: 19 July 2019 10:06 To: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - contributions by COP Thursday 18 July [REDACTED}

Just looking to see if I will get your one pager contributions for this briefing today now?

Grateful for advice. Many thanks, [REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit [REDACTED}

From: [REDACTED} Sent: 24 June 2019 13:22 To: [REDACTED} [REDACTED} Subject: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - contributions by COP Thursday 18 July

All As per below, we have a forthcoming engagement for FM and Coca-Cola European Partners GB Ltd that we are leading on and require one pager (maximum) briefs/including top lines from your

areas. We haven’t as yet discussed the visit arrangements with the company so there may be other areas requiring briefing but from the outline we have I am looking to these areas and if there are specific questions that need follow-up I will come back to policy colleagues individually. [REDACTED} can you please provide a one pager on Coca-Cola and the deposit return scheme

as they mention that in their letter. [REDACTED} can you provide a one pager on manufacturing and NMIS, as again manufacturing

is a focus of the company announcement.

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[REDACTED} the company also mentions its efforts to reduce sugar content, can you advise if

you are the correct area to advise on this and again with just a one pager max. [REDACTED} given the company is in the Food and Drink sector useful to get your top lines and

key points on the sector in a one pager. Happy to discuss and grateful for contributions by close Thursday 18 July.

Many thanks, [REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit

[REDACTED}

From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 21 June 2019 11:06 To: [REDACTED} Cc: [REDACTED} Pickstone J (Jonathan[REDACTED} Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; FM Policy Team Mailbox <fmpolicyteam@gov.scot>; Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Subject: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - COP Wednesday 24 July Hi [REDACTED}

The First Minister will be visiting Coca-Cola European Partner’s East Kilbride Facility, on Wednesday 31 July 10:00 – 11:00. The visit will coincide with Coca-Cola’s £21 million investment in their East Kilbride operation throughout 2019. The investment is expected to create 18 jobs and

additional investment to upskill their workforce. I would be grateful if a briefing document could please be prepared, in line with the First Minister’s preferences, and sent to us by COP Wednesday 24 July. Grateful also if you could also ensure

that the briefing is copied to everyone shown on the cc list above. Please note that the First Minister’s preferences have been updated – the attached provides a clear step by step guide as to the requirements of the briefing. [REDACTED} will be the lead PS

for FMPO. However, I will be happy to discuss or clarify any issues in the meantime. Thanks,

[REDACTED}

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Scheme design

The scheme will capture PET plastic and glass bottles, and metal cans.

The deposit will be 20p across all containers.

It will operate on a return to retail model to ensure everyone can access return points.

It will be run by a not for profit private company owned by drinks producers. Inclusion of glass

The economic modelling indicates there is clear benefit to including glass,from reducing the impact of litter experienced by the public.

The inclusion of glass will also benefit society through boosting CO2e emission reductions by 1.3 megatonnes over 25 years.

The enhanced infrastructure required to support the inclusion of glass in the scheme means that it would be difficult, if not impossible, to phase in at a later point in the development of DRS.

Deposit level

The soft drinks industry, including CCEP, has argued that the scheme administrator should control the deposit level and that there should be a range of deposits depending on container

type and size. In particular, there are concerns it will incentivise people to buy fewer, larger PET bottles rather than multipacks of cans.

The deposit will be a flat rate rather than varying by container type. This ensures that the system is simple, ensures the highest return rate for all types of containers, and does not

create the impression that some containers have more value than others. A key point is that the deposit will be reclaimed in full rather than money being lost.

Cross-border issues

DEFRA has just consulted on proposals to establish a deposit return scheme which could also extend to Wales and Northern Ireland (currently expected in 2023).

We have been clear about our willingness to engage with the other UK administrations to

deliver complementary schemes should their ambitions match our own.

Our climate change commitments mean it is simply not an option for us to wait in the hope that others will follow the example we are now setting.

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Top Lines

We are committed to tackling Scotland’s throw-away culture.

On 8 May we announced proposals for an ambitious Deposit Return Scheme; including a broad range of materials and a target return rate of 90%.

We are not only the first nation in the UK to commit to introducing a scheme, we are now the

first to come forward with a scheme design.

We want Scotland to move towards a circular economy where more of the re-processing of recyclable material is carried out in Scotland.

The proposed scheme is ambitious in scope, covering PET plastic, glass and metal cans.

Approximately half of this material is currently recycled. High performing DRS systems capture in excess of 90% of materials.

The scheme will cover containers above 50ml and up to 3 litres in size.

We are excluding HDPE plastic (mostly used for fresh milk) due to concerns about hygiene and odour. Legal advice indicates that we cannot exempt product categories, so it would not be practical to exempt dairy as a product type.

Neither cartons nor coffee cups commonly feature in international schemes.

The scheme will not capture reusable containers that are part of a return for refill system (as operated by some dairies) as it will target single use containers.

Inclusion of glass

The economic modelling indicates there is clear benefit to including glass

Much of this benefit is derived from reducing the impact of litter experienced by the public.

The inclusion of glass will also benefit society through boosting CO2e emission reductions by

1.3 megatonnes over 25 years.

Best available evidence suggests the current recycling rate for glass sits at 64%. This is despite the establishment of the Household Recycling Charter.

International evidence suggests it is possible to achieve a glass recycling rate in excess of

85% through DRS:

The enhanced infrastructure required to support the inclusion of glass in the scheme means that it would be difficult, if not impossible, to phase in at a later point in the development of DRS.

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International evidence indicates that a higher deposit level is likely to incentivise public participation and so better scheme performance.

The public consultation reinforced this point, with the majority of respondents supporting a

deposit of 15p or more.

We are therefore proposing a deposit of 20p per container.

This deposit includes a degree of inflation–proofing, is easy to communicate and should

incentivise the change in behaviour that we are seeking.

The deposit will be a flat rate rather than varying by container type. This ensures that the system is simple, ensures the highest return rate for all types of containers, and does not create the impression that some containers have more value than others.

We are aware that the establishment of a Scotland-only or Scotland-first DRS introduces additional considerations for business.

DEFRA has just consulted on proposals to establish a deposit return scheme which could also

extend to Wales and Northern Ireland (currently expected in 2023).

The consultation closed on 13 May.

We have been clear about our willingness to engage with the other UK administrations to deliver complementary schemes should their ambitions match our own.

Our climate change commitments mean it is simply not an option for us to wait in the hope that others will follow the example we are now setting.

We are aware of criticism from stakeholders and are engaging closely with key industry

groups through the Implementation Advisory Group

The Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Grocers’ Federation and Federation of Small Businesses have raised concerns about the cost of reverse vending machines and impact on small retailers.

The British Beer and Pub Association have claimed that the DRS is inconsistent with alcohol Minimum Unit Pricing.

A number of dairies and their customers have raised concerns about the inclusion of glass but the exclusion of HDPE plastic milk bottles. Grahams Dairy has welcomed the exclusion of

HDPE but has asked if dairy in PET can be exempted.

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 26 July 2019 13:35 To: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019 Hi [REDACTED} Sorry, I’ve been out at meetings all day. Here are our lines as discussed:

TOP LINE Overconsumption of sugar sweetened drinks contributes to obesity in Scotland so I welcome Coca Cola’s

investment in reformulating products like Capri-Sun, to halve its sugar content. [REDACTED} Is this ok? Kind regards [REDACTED}Diet and Healthy Weight Team | Population Health Scottish Government [REDACTED} From: [REDACTED} Sent: 26 July 2019 11:37 To: [REDACTED} Subject: FW: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019 Importance: High [REDACTED}

Would you be able to advise on the point in red? If not, can you advise who I could speak with on that. Apologies for the tight turnaround but grateful for advice by 2pm today please.

Many thanks, [REDACTED}

[REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit

[REDACTED}

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_____________________________________________ From: [REDACTED} On Behalf Of First Minister Sent: 25 July 2019 18:15 To: [REDACTED} First Minister <firstminister@gov.scot>

Cc: [REDACTED} Pickstone J (Jonathan) <[REDACTED} Communications First Minister <CommunicationsFirstMinister@gov.scot>; FM Policy Team Mailbox <fmpolicyteam@gov.scot>; Visits and Events <VisitsandEvents@gov.scot>; [REDACTED} Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work <CabSecFEFW@gov.scot>; Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills <MinisterBFWS@gov.scot>; Minister for Trade, Investment and Innovation <MinisterTII@gov.scot>; DG Economy <DGEconomy@gov.scot>; McAllan M

(Mary) <[REDACTED} Quinlan K (Kevin) <[REDACTED} Rollison R (Richard) [REDACTED} MacBean C (Colin) <[REDACTED} [REDACTED} [REDACTED} Subject: RE: COCA-COLA EUROPEAN PARTNERS GB LTD, EAST KILBRIDE – INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT – 31 JULY 2019

[REDACTED}

Many thanks for this. We have a few queries which would be good if you could get back to us urgently please.

On this paragraph;

The state-of-the-art robotic multi-pack fillers are fitted with the latest energy-saving technology

reducing energy use and water consumption. In addition, the lines are equipped to package Capri-Sun

multi-packs using a newly developed lightweight corrugated cardboard, reducing overall packaging

and waste.

-Can we get more information on this please; how much will it save re energy and water consumption? what’s the impact of the reduction in packaging and waste? Are the drinks in plastic packaging, and are they recyclable etc? If no, what are their plans to move to this if any and what

are our l ines on it?

Has there been any analyse done on the risks re SG’s narrative on plastics and so on? Sugar tax and DRS are both mentioned in the brief but there is no reference to Coca Cola’s reaction to either. Can we have

advice on this please and relevant l ines provided;

[REDACTED} It would be good to have this information by 1500 Friday 26 July please.

Grateful if someone could confirm that they are dealing with this. Kind regards

[REDACTED}

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 01 July 2019 14:31 To: [REDACTED} Cc: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - contributions by COP Thursday 18 July

Hi [REDACTED} Please find attached a one-pager as requested. Have added in a specific line on Capri-Sun as this is the focus of the investment. We see the soft drinks levy as a driver for all the reformulation in the sector [REDACTED} Have mentioned energy drinks here but only in passing. I don’t think that will arise but if it looks like it might then [REDACTED} in our team can answer any questions. We are committed to a consultation in the autumn to restrict sales to under 16s. CCE just launched their own energy drink in March. Anything else, give me a shout. [REDACTED}Diet and Healthy Weight Team | Population Health Scottish Government [REDACTED} From: [REDACTED} Sent: 24 June 2019 13:40 To: [REDACTED} Cc: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Briefing Request - First Minister visit to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) - contributions by COP Thursday 18 July Hi [REDACTED} I am the correct official for the third item. Will provide lines in due course. Copying [REDACTED} as she may advise on DRS instead of [REDACTED} [REDACTED}Diet and Healthy Weight Team | Population Health Scottish Government [REDACTED}

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Top Lines: Overconsumption of products such as sugar sweetened beverages is directly contributing to

our high levels of overweight and obesity in Scotland.

It’s therefore welcome to see that manufacturers are reducing the amount of sugar in their drinks as a result of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy.

However much more needs to be done – the levy isn’t a silver bullet.

We’re consuming too much of the wrong things, and sugary soft drinks are empty calories.

Obesity and overweight are key risk factors for a range of health conditions including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer.

A fifth of our sugar intake in Scotland comes from sugary drinks, which is particularly shocking given that these are empty calories. These drinks have no nutritional value.

26 per cent of children in Scotland are at risk of becoming overweight or obese. [Scottish Health Survey 2017].

Latest figures show that around a quarter of P1 children in Scotland show obvious signs of tooth decay.1

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 19 August 2019 18:14 To: [REDACTED}

Subject: RE: Coca Cola visit feedback

Thanks both. No specific questions. We appreciate that our area of policy is always on the more sensitive side of things when it comes to industry engagement so I just wanted to be sure,

especially since we have in the past, and will no doubt continue to, engage with Coca Cola. [REDACTED}Diet and Healthy Weight Team | Population Health

Scottish Government [REDACTED}

From: [REDACTED} Sent: 19 August 2019 14:43

To: [REDACTED} Subject: RE: Coca Cola visit feedback

Thanks [REDACTED} and apologies as I should have let you know how the meeting went.

All went according to plan and nothing unexpected. The site deemed the meeting as a success. [REDACTED} you can let me know if you have any specific questions.

[REDACTED}Scottish Enterprise | www.scottish-enterprise.com

Scottish Development International | www.sdi.co.uk

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Follow Scottish Development International on LinkedIn

From: [REDACTED} Sent: 19 August 2019 13:53 To: [REDACTED} Cc: [REDACTED}

Subject: RE: Coca Cola visit feedback

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.

[REDACTED}

Apologies, this was overlooked in my inbox on my return last Wednesday.

I’ve copied in [REDACTED} who also attended the visit) to see if any feedback useful for you to be

aware of… [REDACTED} – can you advise on this one please.

Many thanks, [REDACTED}Business Briefing Unit [REDACTED}

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From: [REDACTED} Sent: 01 August 2019 14:17 To: [REDACTED}

Subject: Coca Cola visit feedback

Hi [REDACTED}

Saw the FM visit on the news yesterday – any feedback or did it all go as planned? Kind regards [REDACTED}Diet and Healthy Weight Team | Population Health

Scottish Government [REDACTED}