Brands and operators of the drinks and hospitality industries gathered in the famous Long Room at Lord’s Cricket Ground this evening for the return of the Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards dinner, after the hiatus of the pandemic forced the 2020 event to go digital. And what a night it was as the awards were handed out to the finest exponents of sustainable business practice in the drinks industry to rapturous applause.
The 2021 Winners and Runners up in their chosen categories are as follows.
The Special Achievement Award 2021 sponsored by Matthew Clark
Ellie Stirk of Sipsmith
Economic Sustainability Award sponsored by Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Winner: Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland
Highly Commended: Brewdog
Energy Efficiency Award sponsored by BBPA
Winner: Molson Coors
Highly Commended: Symphonia Spirits
Innovation in Packaging Award sponsored by UKHospitality
Winner: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Highly Commended: Pernod Ricard
Social Impact Award sponsored by Pernod Ricard
Winner: Nemi Teas
Highly Commended: Belu Water
Stakeholder Engagement Award sponsored by SIBA
Winner: Warners Distillery
Highly Commended: Fever-Tree
Sustainable Supplier Award sponsored by Budweiser Brewing Group
Winner: Owlet of Loddington
Highly Commended: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Sustainable Use of Raw Materials Award sponsored by Waterscan
Winner: Good Living Brewery
Highly Commended: 58 Gin
Sustainable Use of Water Award sponsored by Britvic
Winner: Waterscan and Whitbread
Waste Prevention & Management Award sponsored by Novati
Winner: Warners Gin
Highly Commended: The Juice Round