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Leaving a Legacy, Not a Footprint at Slane Distillery
Ireland
Brown-Forman
2015 > Ongoing
The anaerobic digester significantly reduces GHG emissions. 65% of energy is from renewable energy sources. Water consumption per litre of whiskey produced was reduced by 32%.
Slane distillery was built with sustainability in mind. Since then the distillery is committed improving its environmental impact and improving local biodiversity.
The new Macallan distillery
United Kingdom
Edrington
2014 > 2018
There are 14,000 m² of meadow across the five crests of the distillery and it is seeded with a mix of indigenous grasses and wildflowers designed for the site.
The perfect mix between whisky making heritage and innovative architecture respecting surrounding environment.
Bombay Sapphire Sustainability
United Kingdom
Bacardi
2014 > Ongoing
The distillery runs on 100% renewable electricity, 38% carbon savings through renewable and low carbon energy, an EPC rating of ‘A’ – CO2 Index of 14 and building related Carbon Emissions less than 4kgCO2/m2.
Sustainability is vitally important to Bombay Sapphire at Laverstoke Mill. The company follows the Bacardi “Good Spirited” global sustainability initiative which strives to improve sustainability within three main areas: responsible sourcing, global packaging and operational efficiencies.
Cotswold Distillery against greenhouse gases
United Kingdom
WSTA
2014 > Ongoing
100% of barley used is sourced locally
Feeding farm animals with by-products from distillation is a good way to reduce waste
Dornoch Environment Enhancement Project (DEEP project)
United Kingdom
Moët-Hennessy
2014 > Ongoing
90,000 oysters had been introduced by May 2024.
DEEP aims to establish a self-sustaining reef of four million oysters in the Dornoch Firth by 2030, which would improve water quality and biodiversity in the area.
Good Spirited: Footprint
European Union
Bacardi
2014 > Ongoing
FY23 99.23% of waste from factories was diverted from landfill. 63% reduction of single-use plastic in POSM and secondary packaging vs. 2020. Water use efficiency index was 0.7% better than FY22, an overall improvement of 9.7% from FY15.
Bacardi recognises the environmental impact of producing their products and have implemented procedures to continually improve efficiency, wishing to be the most environmentally responsible global drinks company.
From Falls Farm to the Gin bottles
United Kingdom
WSTA
2012 > Ongoing
Winner of the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Award 2019.
Actions to reduce environment footprint and promote biodiversity.
Nurturing Terroir
Ireland
Pernod Ricard
2012 > Ongoing
More than 200 farmers joined the Sustainable Green Spring Barley scheme. Until 2022, nearly 100,000 trees and 10,000 square metres of wildflowers have been planted.
Irish Distillers Limited (IDL), a subsidiary of Pernod Ricard, is deeply committed to biodiversity and regenerative agriculture.
From Oak to Cognac
France
Rémy Cointreau
2010 > Ongoing
Rémy Cointreau has participated in the replanting of more than 115,000 oak seedlings.
Long-term commitment to preserve essential supplies for growing Cognac.
Our Future: Living a Spirit of Commitment
European Union
Brown-Forman
2010 > Ongoing
As of the fiscal year ended 30 April 2024, 79% of electricity used renewable, 98% of primary packaging was recyclable and the 2025 target to engage with 100% of direct farmers was achieved.
As a responsible corporate citizen, Brown-Forman is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainability and their mission has long included reducing the impacts of their operations and products on the environment.
Building a sustainable business in a changing world
United Kingdom
Edrington
2009 > Ongoing
In the financial year 2023/2024 Edrington achieved a 59% reduction in emissions and a 53% reduction in location-based intensity. The targets for both were a 50% reduction by 2023.
Edrington has worked for more than a century and a half to build a responsible and sustainable business that makes a positive contribution to society. Edrington is committed to actions that will improve the sustainability of its industry and the natural environment it relies on.
Protecting the Black Grouse
United Kingdom
Edrington
2008 > Ongoing
The partnership has helped improve grouse habitats across 85,000 acres of nature reserve land and supported the planting of 185,000 native trees. This has helped to increase in the population of black grouse across reserves by 30%.
The Famous Grouse donates £50,000 per year to the RSPB for black grouse conservation projects across the UK.
‘GREEN’ Grain Project collaborative supply-chain research
United Kingdom
SWA
2005 > 2010
A new wheat variety that could reduce greenhouse gas emission by 33%.
The project studied the genetics, physiology and agronomy of a new wheat with high energy grain suited for both distilling and livestock feeding with low nitrogen fertilizer requirements.
Brands with values
European Union
Diageo
2001 > 7
In 2019, water efficiency was improved by 43.8% against 2007 baseline and 36% reduction in waste water polluting power was recorded.
Minimising the environmental impact across the operations and working to extend environmental standards throughout the supply chain.
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