Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the people who have been affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

TheCoca-Colasystem has pledged 600 million Japanese yen (US $7.3 million) in cash and product donations to the relief effort. That contribution includes more than 7 million bottles of needed beverages, such as water, tea and sports drinks.Coca-ColaJapan and its 12 bottling partners will provide the beverages to national and local government authorities and other community groups for distribution. The system has also activated free dispensing of products from selected vending machines.

As challenges with power outages continue in many parts of the country,Coca-ColaJapan is supporting the government's request to conserve energy by converting television and radio advertising to public service announcements to encourage energy conservation.

TheCoca-Colasystem in Japan continues to focus on the safety and well-being of our employees, and we continue to assess the conditions of our facilities in the hardest hit regions.

Coca-ColaJapan has sent its deepest condolences to those people impacted by the devastating earthquake and tsunami.