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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 Australian Packaging Covenant signatory
Signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, a voluntary agreement to encourage waste minimisation.
Source: Australian Packaging Covenant (2020)
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 ABAC signatory
This company has signed the ABAC Responsible Alcohol Marketing Code, which is designed to regulate alcohol advertising and marketing within Australia.
Source: ABAC (2017)
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 in 2019
Employees 230 in 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
Fax 08 8440 1888
Email coopers@coopers.com.au
Website www.coopers.com.au

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