Drinks Initiatives

2018 > 2018

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

Produce drink glasses from empty bottles consumed at internal events.

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.

Sustainability at The Glenmorangie Company

United Kingdom

Moët-Hennessy

2017 > Ongoing

Total gross emissions (tonnes of CO2e) of 7,531.2 in 2023 vs 12,099.89 in 2021. Intensity ratios (tonnes of CO2e per 1,000 l of alcohol produced) of 0.78 in 2023 vs 1.76 in 2021.

Glenmorangie take a visionary and sustainable approach to their environmental responsibilities and have been working on sustainability initiatives for many years.

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.

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.

A full circular economy in Koskenkorva!

Finland

SAJK

2014 > Ongoing

The distillery has reduced its CO2 emissions by 58% since 2014.

The award-winning Koskenkorva Distillery is based entirely on the circular economy, utilising all side streams and combusting barley husks its own biopower plant.

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

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.

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.

Sustainable Campari

European Union

Campari

2011 > Ongoing

In 2023, GHG emissions were reduced by 47% (scope 1&2) and by 19% (scope 3) compared to 2019; the renewable electricity target was met (at 93%) and water usage was reduced by 54% compared to 2019.

In 2011, the Sustainable Campari project was launched with three focus areas: Energy, Water and Waste. In 2020, these were formalised in a roadmap to drive performance with reduction and efficiency targets set for 2025 and 2030.

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