Drinks Initiatives

2018 > 2018

Fuel consumption was reduced by 5% through the installation of the economiser.

Equipment in place to reduce drastically greenhouse emissions in the bottling plant and GGE in the steam boiler.

Q de bouteilles

France

Pernod Ricard

2018 > 2018

+/- 1,500 bottles have been transformed into glasses.

Produce drink glasses from empty bottles consumed at internal events.

The new Macallan distillery

United Kingdom

Edrington

2018 > Ongoing

100% barley supply certified to highest standards.

The perfect mix between whisky making heritage and innovative architecture respecting surrounding environment.

The New Plastic Economy

European Union

Pernod Ricard

2018 > Ongoing

First results expected end of 2019.

Contribute with Government and other businesses to creating a circular economy for plastic.

Leaving a Legacy, Not a Footprint at Slane Distillery

Ireland

Brown-Forman

2017 > Ongoing

Planting native tree species on 6.65 hectares of estate property, creating a new native woodland alongside the barley fields.

A 10-year forestry management programme designed to improve biodiversity within the Estate woodlands.

Certified Vegan Brighton Gin

United Kingdom

WSTA

2016 > Ongoing

100% certified organic wheat-based spirit

At least 40% recycled glass in Brighton Gin bottles

Sustainable Viticulture in Cognac

France

BNIC

2016 > Ongoing

In November 2022: 2,955 out of 4,200 winegrowers signed up to join the first level of commitment. This number represents 70% of the winegrowers and 85% of the Cognac vineyard.

Cognac aims for 100% of the winegrowers to be certified by 2028, leaning on different types of existing labels.

From Whisky by-products to Biofuel

United Kingdom

SWA

2015 > 2015

100,000 tonnes of by-products valorized each year.

A Scottish company patented a revolutionary technology recycling draff and pot ale into a biobutanol fuel which is 89% less polluting than fossil fuel.

A full circular economy in Koskenkorva!

Finland

SAJK

2014 > Ongoing

Altia distillery in Finland has reduced its CO2 emissions by 58% since 2014.

Award of the The Green Company of the Year 2018 for the circular economy at the Koskenkorva distillery.

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

Absolut Recycled

Sweden

Pernod Ricard

2012 > Ongoing

Absolut Vodka bottles are made from 50% recycled glass.

Partnership approach towards sustainable packaging

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.

The Spey Catchment Initiative

United Kingdom

Diageo

2010 > 2015

10,000 trees were planted in 2015.

A successful public/private partnership to protect the health of the iconic Spey river.

SWA Pledge for environment

United Kingdom

SWA

2009 > 2020

Greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 22% between 2008 and 2016.

Ambitious strategy to promote a sustainable Scotch Whisky Industry.

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