Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus, JA Cyprus renew tie to empower young people. Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus and Junior Achievement Cyprus (JA Cyprus) are renewing their partnership, continuing their joint efforts to empower young people, help them develop entrepreneurial and employability skills and unlock their potential through practical learning experiences. The partnership forms part of Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus' #YouthEmpowered social programme and supports the JA Company Programme, one of Cyprus' leading youth entrepreneurship programmes. Through the programme, students aged 16-18 can turn a business idea into a real student company and gain experience across every stage of its operation, from team formation and business planning to product or service development, marketing and sales. Throughout the academic year, student teams are supported by teachers and mentors from the business community and develop skills such as teamwork, communication, leadership, problem-solving and decision-making. The programme culminates in the Company of the Year competition, where the leading student companies present their ideas to a judging panel and the winning team represents Cyprus at the JA Europe European competition. This year's results highlighted the growing participation of young people in entrepreneurship across Cyprus. Approximately 550 students took part in the Company Programme 2026, creating dozens of student companies from schools across the country. HerShield, from St. Mary's School Limassol, was named 'Company of the Year 2026' in Cyprus and represented the country at GEN-E 2026 in Riga, Latvia, securing third place in the 'JA Europe Company of the Year 2026 - Business Track' category. "Young people have enormous potential and programmes such as the JA Company Programme help them develop the skills, confidence and practical experience they need for their future. We were delighted and proud to follow the outstanding performance of the Cypriot teams through JA Cyprus this year, culminating in our country receiving international recognition at GEN-E 2026. HerShield's achievement and third-place finish in the 'JA Europe Company of the Year 2026 - Business Track' category is a powerful example of the talent, ambition and innovative thinking demonstrated by young people in Cyprus," said Andreas Giortsios, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Manager at Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus. "As proud supporters of the JA Company Programme through our #YouthEmpowered social programme, we continue to invest in youth entrepreneurship and stand alongside the next generation, providing young people with the skills, experiences and opportunities they need to succeed in further education and employment, for the benefit of our society." For her part, Antigoni Komodiki, CEO of JA Cyprus, expressed anticipation at the new possibilities represented by the refreshed collaboration. "The renewal of our partnership with Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus opens new horizons in entrepreneurship education for young people and reaffirms a shared vision: to equip the next generation with the tools to dream big and turn those dreams into reality with confidence," she noted. "Through the Company Programme, students do not simply learn about entrepreneurship, they experience it, creating their own business from scratch and developing life skills such as teamwork, creativity and problem-solving. Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus' continued support enables us to reach even more young people across Cyprus, giving them the opportunity to explore their potential and shape their future." The partnership builds on the joint work of the two organisations, which, during the previous academic year, included the Company Programme Kick-Off Workshop, where more than 400 students had the opportunity to hear practical advice from Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus executives from different areas of the company, who shared their experiences with the students and answered their questions. A strong track record: #YouthEmpowered in Cyprus and beyond. Since the launch of #YouthEmpowered in 2017, Coca-Cola HBC Cyprus has supported more than 5,800 young people with career guidance and their transition into the world of work. This local impact forms part of the wider success of #YouthEmpowered across Coca-Cola HBC's markets in Europe and Africa, where the programme has supported almost 1.3 million young people. Building on this progress, Coca-Cola HBC has renewed its commitment through Mission Refresh, with the ambition of supporting more than three million young people by 2035. Share:

Irina Batyunina tapped new Head of Still Drinks at Coca-Cola HBC. Irina Batyunina has been appointed Head of Still Drinks at Coca-Cola HBC, where she will lead the Powerade, Fuze Tea and Juices portfolio of brands. In her new role, Batyunina will oversee strategy and growth for the company's still drinks category, focusing on building stronger brands, accelerating category development and delivering sustainable growth through consumer relevance, innovation and disciplined execution. "I'm pleased to take on the role of CCH Head of Still Drinks, leading the Powerade, Fuze Tea and Juices portfolio of brands," she said. "As consumer needs evolve and market conditions become more complex, the opportunity is not only to navigate change, but to shape it. Its ambition is clear: build stronger brands, accelerate category development, and create sustainable growth through consumer relevance, innovation, and disciplined execution. I'm looking forward to partnering with its great teams across the markets as MarketingWorld continue unlocking the full potential of the category." Batyunina brings extensive experience within the Coca-Cola system. She most recently served as Portfolio Development Manager at Coca-Cola HBC and previously held the position of Country Strategy Manager. Earlier in her career at The Coca-Cola Company, she played key leadership roles in major sporting events, including serving as Marketing Activations Manager for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and Marketing Assets Manager for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympic Games. Her broader career also includes senior marketing and advertising roles at CJSC Multon and Grey Worldwide, giving her deep expertise in brand building, activation and consumer engagement across the beverage industry.

Metlen stock rises on green energy deal with Coca-Cola. Published Sep 03, 2026, 07:33 AM (C) Reuters. Investing.com - Metlen Energy & Metals (ATH:METLEN) shares have risen 2.5% on Thursday following the announcement of a strategic ten-year Power Purchase Agreement with Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon for green energy supply in Greece. Get premium news and AI stock picks by upgrading to InvestingPro Under the agreement, Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon will purchase 100% of the electricity generated from a photovoltaic plant with approximately 12 MW capacity located in Mikro Perivolaki, Velestino, in the Prefecture of Magnesia. The project is estimated to produce approximately 16.5 GWh of electricity annually. The deal supports Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon's renewable energy sourcing as part of parent company Coca-Cola HBC's commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon currently sources 100% of electricity for its production facilities from renewable energy sources. Metlen operates a renewable energy portfolio of approximately 0.5 GW capacity in Greece. Globally, the company has completed or is executing projects with a total capacity of 11.4 GW across five continents. The company's Renewable Energy Aggregator manages a portfolio with total installed capacity exceeding 3.2 GW across Greece, Italy, and Romania. Corporate PPAs represent a key component of Metlen's strategy to provide energy solutions to industrial and commercial consumers. -22.0 (-0.48%) Real-time Data · 11:07:35 · GBP Is CCH a bargain right now? The fastest way to find out is with our Fair Value calculator. We use a mix of 17 proven industry valuation models for maximum accuracy. Get the bottom line for CCH plus thousands of other stocks and find your next hidden gem with massive upside.