SodaStream Announces Shut Down This Friday In Solidarity With The Global Climate Strike

All of the company's e-commerce platforms and head office operations will be closed and employees encouraged to participate in local actions

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Sep 18, 2019, 14:27 ET

KFAR SABA, Israel, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SodaStream International Ltd., the world's leading sparkling water brand, today announced the shutting down of its global e-commerce and head office operations on Friday September 20^thin support of the Global Climate Strike. Additionally, SodaStream CEO, Eyal Shohat, calls on all SodaStream employees around the world to join in local activities.

"The climate crisis is an emergency and can no longer be ignored. It is our responsibility as leaders to hear and raise the voice of the young generation today and act now," commented SodaStream CEO, Eyal Shohat. "Caring for the planet is at the core of our company, and we have to walk the talk."

SodaStream, well-known for its fight against single-use plastic waste, takes a step further for the environment by standing up for climate change. SodaStream will shut down its global e-commerce activities for 24 hours starting 8:00am this Friday. All of the SodaStream websites will deliver the message: "Global Climate Strike in Solidarity with the Young Generation for a Better Future."

SodaStream is inspired by and proud to stand with Greta Thunberg and the young generation for a better future.

The facts about climate change have been available for decades, but ignored. Greta Thunberg, a brave teenager from Sweden has made it her mission since 2018 not only to raise awareness of the impending issue, but to motivate people to act.

About SodaStream

SodaStream, part of PepsiCo, is the world's leader in at-home sparkling beverage preparation. SodaStream bubbles are better for the consumer - healthy, easy to make, light to carry - and better for the planet - replacing thousands of single use plastic bottles with one reusable SodaStream bottle. Products are available at more than 80,000 retail stores across 46 countries. To learn more about SodaStream visit www.SodaStream.ca and follow SodaStream Canada on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube.

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