Sustainability and responsible business are at the heart of the UK’s drinks industry and the 2022 Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards, in association with C&C Group PLC, are the annual celebration of the businesses who are genuinely implementing change and building a better world.
Leaders from across the drinks industry were at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in London’s Portland Place last night as businesses came together to recognise the work they’ve put in to maximise their positive impact on the world.
With the pressure of inflation and the cost of living crisis on everyone’s mind, consumers are re-evaluating the way they spend their money and are more aware than ever of the impact the brands they use have on the world around them. The UK drinks industry has risen to this challenge, and last night guests heard of the innovative ways in which businesses of all sizes are leading the way in sustainable ways of operating.
The winners of the 2022 Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards included Asahi UK, Revolution Bars Group, Budweiser Brewing Group and Avallen Spirits.
Charles Miers, Co-CEO & Founder Footprint Media Group, says: “We would like to extend a big congratulations to all our winners and finalists for their fantastic achievements and the trail-blazing work they are doing to embed sustainability and responsible business practices right across the drinks industry. They are carving out a path for others to follow and showcasing the very best of this most vibrant and innovative of sectors.”
The annual awards are the barometer for sustainability and responsible business practice for the drinks industry. The awards are open to drinks businesses, suppliers and stakeholders of all sizes operating in the hospitality and out of home arena.
The 2022 Winners and Highly Commended in their chosen categories are as follows:
The Special Achievement Award 2022
sponsored by Matthew Clark
Andy Kershaw, Marstons PLC
The Energy Efficiency Award 2022
sponsored by Britvic Soft Drinks
Winner: Budweiser Brewing Group UK & I
Highly Commended: Asahi UK
The Sustainable Use of Water Award 2022
Sponsored by UK Hospitality
Winner: Small Beer Brew Co
Highly Commended: Journey’s End Vineyards
The Sustainable Use of Raw Materials Award 2022
Sponsored by Adnams
Winner: Whyte and Mackay
Highly Commended: William Grant & Sons Discarded Spirits Co
The Environmentally Efficient Logistics Award 2022
Sponsored by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Winner: Asahi UK
Highly Commended: KILO ZIRO
The Innovations in Packaging Award 2022
Sponsored by Pernod Ricard
Winner: Sustainable Spirit Co
Highly Commended: Frugalpac
The Waste Prevention & Management Award 2022
Sponsored by Nestlé Professional
Winner: BrewDog
Highly Commended: Sustainable Spirit Co
The Social Impact Award 2022
Sponsored by Novati
Winner: Journey’s End Vineyards
Highly Commended: Peak & Wild Coffee
The Stakeholder Engagement Award 2022
Sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group
Winner: Nestlé Professional
Highly Commended: Fever-Tree
The C&C Group On-Trade Operator of the Year Award 2022
Winner: Revolution Bars Group
Highly Commended: Apricity
The C&C Group On-Trade Supplier of the Year Award 2022
Winner: Avallen Spirits
Highly Commended: Accolade Wines
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