2022 Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards shortlist announced

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.