Sustainability

As an independent business we are determined to minimise our impact on the world. 

Sustainability is at the heart of all our thinking.

We are the FIRST UK spirits distributor to be B Corp certified, not just for our business, but for every brand in our portfolio.

B Corp is a certification meaning that a business is meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance and is committed to having a positive impact on our people and the planet.

Businesses must earn a minimum of 80 points out of a possible 200 to quality. We are delighted to have achieved 89.2 points under the heading of governance, environment, workers, community and customers – a score we will work towards improving year on year.

We are a low carbon company with year-on- year goals with 2022 seeing a 23% reduction in operational carbon emissions. We have a reduce waste mission across the business with maximum 10% to landfill and zero to landfill target by 2050. 

Find out more how our brands are committed to having a positive impact on people and the planet:

Hayman’s

  • The Distillery is run on 100% green energy.
  • All the used botanicals undergo a process which turns them into renewable energy & a rich biofertilizer for our farmers. Every tonne recycled in this way prevents 0.5-1Tonne of CO2 entering the atmosphere.
  • Recyclable and compostable packaging.
  • We offer a recyclable eco-refill box for our on-trade customers to reduce waste and glass usage.
  • Partnerships with the charities we work with – The Back Up Trust who support people with spinal cord injuries, and The Drinks Trust who support our industry.
  • Educating the hospitality and retail industry through our regular Training Academy workshops at our Distillery.
  • Supporting the trade with the sustainable initiatives and goals through WSTA and Family Business United.

 

Respirited 

  • Made using surplus grain spirit within it’s own eco-system.
  • 100% recycled glass bottles.
  • 100% Recyclable and compostable packaging.
  • Awarded Most Innovative Spirit 2022*. 
  • Every drink supports cleaning our rivers and waterways.

 

Bush Rum

  • Every part of the Bush Rum packaging is sustainable:
  • The label is made from discarded sugar cane
  • The cork is made from waste cork,
  • The rum is distilled in a distillery where over 30% of the energy used is from waste,
  • 1% for the Planet Members – we donate 1% of our sales to protect the ocean,

Whilst we are proud of our approach to having a positive impact on the our people and planet – we will never be complacent and will continue to seek way to improve and be better in all that we do.