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Coopers

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AUS
Rating
Some praise, no criticism

Brewer

Australia's 3rd largest brewery, after Lion and CUB. Australia's largest family owned brewery. Established in 1862. Run by the 5th generation of Coopers.

Coopers Brewery Ltd   AUS     website   email   facebook   

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Coopers Brewery Ltd
Environment 4/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) in its 2022 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO (2022)
Business Ethics Political donations
According to the democracyforsale.net website, this company donated $38,500 to Australia's major political parties between 2012 and 2018, as disclosed to the Australian Electoral Commision (AEC).
Source: Democracy For Sale (2018)
Social DrinkWise contributor
This company makes voluntary contributions to DrinkWise Australia, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2005 by the alcohol industry, whose stated goal is to help bring about a healthier and safer drinking culture in Australia.
Source: DrinkWise (2020)
Social Alcohol - direct involvement
Directly involved in the manufacture, distribution or sale of alcohol as a core business.
Source: company website (2020)

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company
Revenue 255 million AUD (2019)
Employees 230 (2019)
Aus Manufacturing Yes
Subsidiaries Premium Beverages Pty Ltd 

Liquor distributor

Joint venture set up in 2003 with Coopers holding an 80% stake, which became 100% in 2013.

Contact Details

Address 461 South Rd, Regency Park, SA, 5010, Australia
Phone 08 8440 1800
Email coopers@coopers.com.au
Website www.coopers.com.au

Products / Brands

Coopers
Carlsberg Beer
Coopers Beer
Coopers Birell Non-Alcoholic
Sapporo Beer


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