The judging has concluded and the finalists for the 2022 Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards have been announced.
Matthew Clark are once again sponsors of the awards and this year, as part of C&C Group, have sponsored two major categories: On-Trade Operator of the Year and On-Trade Supplier of the Year.
The Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards are the barometer for sustainability and responsible business practice for the drinks industry and represent the annual celebration of businesses and individuals making a difference to ESG in the on-trade drinks sector and its supply chain. The awards are open to drinks businesses, suppliers and stakeholders of all sizes operating in the hospitality and out of home arena: brand, manufacturer, supply chain, distributor or operator.
The shortlisted companies for the award categories in alphabetical order are as follows:
Sustainable Use of Water Award
Château Coupe-Roses
Journey's End Vineyards
Ncnean Distillery
Small Beer Brew Co
Sustainable Use of Raw Material
Mijenta Tequila
Symphonia Spirits
Whyte and Mackay
William Grant & Sons
Innovations in Packaging Award
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Frugalpac Ltd
Nestlé Professional
Sustainable Spirit Co.
Waste Prevention and Management Award
BrewDog
KILO ZIRO
Marstons
Sustainable Spirit Co.
Environmentally Efficient Logistics Award
Asahi UK
KILO ZIRO
Energy Efficiency Award
Asahi UK
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I
Clayton Hotel Birmingham
Stakeholder Engagement Award
Az Agr Poderi dal Nespoli srl
Fever-Tree
Nestlé Professional
Otter Brewery
Social Impact Award
Journey's End Vineyards
NEMI Teas
Peak & Wild Coffee
Pernod Ricard
The C&C Group On-Trade Operator of the Year Award
Apricity
By The River Brew Co
Galloway Bar
Revolution Bars Group
The C&C Group On-Trade Supplier of the Year Award
Accolade Wines
Avallen Spirits
Ferrari Trento
Las Bodegas Ltd
Quintessential Brands UK
Congratulations to all those who have made the shortlist in each category. The winners will be announced at the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards Dinner on Wednesday 21st September in London.