Nature is our most precious ingredient

The water in our production, the crops in our ingredients, the wood in our barrels. We protect and nurture the natural resources at the heart of what we do. So we can keep doing it for generations.

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Water: caring for every drop

Our spirits start with a reliable source of pristine, high-quality water. We work to protect and replenish these supplies and deliver the experience consumers expect.

COMMITTED to cut water consumption by 13 million gallons per year, globally over 3–5 years
reduced water usage by 10%, double our stated goal of 5%
cut the average volume of recirculated lake water by over 35 million gallons per month

Climate: lightening our footprint

We’re working to cut greenhouse gas emissions and get to net zero carbon emissions throughout our business.

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cut Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from direct operations by 3% versus 2021
reduced our greenhouse gas Intensity Rate by over 2.5% versus 2019
powered all of our direct operations with 100% renewable electricity
Wheat crop

Forest & field: putting nature first

We partner with farmers to restore and improve land, water and climate after the harvest. This helps nurture natural products like grains, plants and fruits.

 

COMMITTED TO PLANT more trees than harvested to make barrels by 2030
PROMISED TO Work only with growers usING regenerative, sustainable practices by 2040

Packaging: reducing our materials

Consumers love our premium, iconic packaging. So we’re protecting that experience while cutting the materials we use.

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eliminated 55 tonnes of linear low‑density Polyethylene plastic
reduced CO2 emissions by 123 tons
increased recycled corrugate from 31.6% in our baseline year to 39.6%

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Community Positive

We take pride in making Suntory Global Spirits an inclusive, diverse and equitable culture. Throughout our business, operations and communities, we embrace our firm belief that what makes us different, makes us better.

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Consumer Positive

We love the experiences our products bring. So we help customers savor our unique spirits with the care, respect and patience with which they’re crafted.

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