Stoli Group is celebrating World Ocean Day by announcing a collaboration with ReSea Project to fight ocean plastic pollution. Recognizing that the ocean is our most important ecosystem, Stoli is committed to turning the tide by actively removing plastic waste from oceans and rivers. Stoli’s sustainability efforts have also led to the first accreditation of a distillery with the “Green-Leaf-Compromiso Ambiental” by the Mexican Ministry of Environmental Protection.
“We, at Stoli, are keenly aware that immediate action must be taken to ensure we have a sustainable planet for future generations,” commented Damian McKinney, Global CEO of Stoli Group. “With the recent addition of our Global Sustainability Leader, ReSea Project and recognition of our fully green operations in Mexico, we are making critical progress. As is the Stoli nature, we have aggressive goals to establish the most powerful and sustainable ultra-premium spirits-portfolio. These actions move us closer to the goal line. We believe in building Sustainable Partnership Development Programs to empower the right people to do not only what is right, but what is necessary.”
Specifically, every time a consumer buys one bottle of Stoli at a participating retailer, the company funds the removal of 200g (the equivalent of 10 plastic bottles 500ml) from oceans and rivers through the support and collaboration with ReSea Project. The initiative has received support across the globe and is kicking off in a first phase partnering with Global Travel Retail. Furthermore, using a QR code consumers can access collection data and learn more about the cleanup process and witness the difference made together with ReSea Project.
The “Green-Leaf-Compromiso Ambiental” accreditation of Finos can be attributed to eco-conscious distilling practices. These include 100% of wastewater is treated; 80% of energy supply for operations is sourced from Solar energy; 100% agave remnants, cartons and bottles are recycled; and no toxic Waste (waste separation guarantees adequate disposal of toxic waste). Finos is the 1st distillery to receive the “Green Leaf” Compromiso Ambiental certificate from the Mexican Ministry of Environmental Protection.
To achieve environmental sustainability by 2025, Stoli is reducing carbon emissions across the entire value chain by switching to 100% Electric Vehicle fleets, producing all secondary packaging from renewable materials, ensuring Eco Design Standards are built into every innovation and design, and promoting sustainable agriculture from grain to bottle. At the same time, commitment to gender equality, diversity and inclusion will ensure Stoli maximizes social sustainability performance.
