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Bacardi

OVERALL

Owned
BMU
Rating
Praises, some criticism

Alcoholic beverages

The world's largest privately held spirits company, and one of the largest spirits companies in the world. Founded in 1862, and family-owned for seven generations. Manufactures its brands at 20 facilities and sells in more than 170 countries.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Bacardi Ltd
Environment Carbon Trust Standard bearer
This company is a Carbon Trust Standard Bearer, signifying they have certified reductions in the environmental impact of their operations and supply chain
Source: Carbon Trust (2021)
Social Undermining Cuba
For continuing to use its Cuban origins in it's marketing despite being active in anti-Cuba lobby groups in the US.
Source: RATB (2014)
Environment Water pollution in Puerto Rico
In 2012 this company paid a US$550,000 fine and donated land worth $1 million to settle a case with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Bacardi violated the Clean Water Act their rum manufacturing facility in Catano, Puerto Rico, after failing to meet pollutant limits for cadmium, lead, copper, oil and grease, selenium, zinc and two types of organic compounds.
Source: EPA (2012)
Social Fined over safety violations
In 2013 Bacardi Bottling Corporation paid a $110,000 fine and agreed to undertake remedial actions after being cited for two willful and nine serious safety violations, one of which led to a young US worker being crushed to death by a palletizer.
Source: news article (2013)
Environment Climate action commitments
As listed on the We Mean Business website, this company has committed to the following climate action initiatives: adopt a science-based emissions reduction target.
Source: We Mean Business (2021)
Social IARD member
This company is a member of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to reducing harmful drinking and promoting understanding of responsible drinking. IARD is affiliated with the United Nations.
Source: IARD (2021)
Business Ethics Corporate responsibility claims
This company has corporate responsibility claims on its website, including reductions in water and energy use, worker safety, responsible sourcing and community involvement.
Source: company website (2020)
Business Ethics Bonsucro member
This company is a member of Bonsucro - Better Sugar Cane Initiative, a global non-profit, multi-stakeholder organisation fostering the sustainability of the sugarcane sector through its leading metric-based certification scheme and its support for continuous improvement for members.
Source: Bonsucro (2019)
Business Ethics Sedex member
This company is a member of the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange (Sedex), a not-for-profit, membership organisation that leads work with buyers and suppliers to deliver improvements in responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains. Tens of thousands of companies use Sedex to manage their performance around labour rights, health & safety, the environment and business ethics.
Source: Sedex (2018)
Business Ethics OpenSecrets.org profile
OpenSecrets.org tracks the influence of money on U.S. politics, and how that money affects policy and citizens' lives. Follow link to see this company's record of political donations, lobbying, outside spending and more.
Source: Open Secrets (2020)

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company
Revenue 4.6 billion USD (2014)
Employees 6,000 (2013)
Subsidiaries Bacardi-Martini Australia Pty Ltd 

Alcohol sales and marketing

This company was established in April 2016 when Bacardi transitioned out of its 13 year joint venture with Lion, becoming a standalone subsidiary of Bacardi.

Contact Details

Address Hamilton, Bermuda
Website www.bacardilimited.com

Products / Brands

Bacardi-Martini Australia
42 Below Vodka
Bacardi Premix Spirits
Bacardi Rum
Benedictine Liqueur
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Dewars Scotch Whisky
Eristoff Vodka
Grey Goose Vodka
Martini Vermouth
Noilly Prat Vermouth
Patron Tequila
South Gin
St Germain Liqueur


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