UN climate conference's Coke sponsorship leaves bad taste with green groups

The soft drink giant’s sponsorship of the conference, known as COP27, sparked an online backlash and highlighted concerns about corporate lobbying and influence.

LONDON, UK — This year’s United Nations climate summit is brought to you by Coke.

Soft drink giant Coca-Cola Co.’s sponsorship of the flagship U.N. climate conference, known as COP27, sparked an online backlash and highlighted broader concerns about corporate lobbying and influence.

The COP27 negotiations aimed at limiting global temperature increases are set to kick off next month in the Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh. The Egyptian organizers cited Coca-Cola’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and key

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