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Jose Cuervo

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MEX
Rating
Criticism, some praise

Alcoholic beverages

One of Mexico's oldest companies, founded in 1758 and still majority owned by the founding family. Controls 30% of the global tequila market, with other major spirits brands in its portfolio too.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
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Business Ethics 12/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 12/100 in the Beverages category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 21 Oct 2022). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global (2022)

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Company Details

Type Public company
Revenue 1.5 billion USD (2019)
Employees 6,836 (2019)
Subsidiaries Proximo Spirits Inc 

Spirits importer

Founded in 2007 by the Beckmann family of Mexico, who also own and operate Jose Cuervo. Acquired Australian drinks distributor Island2Island in July 2017.


  - Proximo Australia Pty Ltd 

Beverages distributor

Founded as island2island Beverage Co. in 2007 to distribute Angostura. Acquired by Jose Cuervo-owned Proximo Spirits in 2017 and changed its name to Proximo Australia in 2018.


Tequila Cuervo La Rojena, S.A. de C.V 

Tequila producer

The world's larger Tequila maker, with one third of the world market share in 2016. The company has remained in the Beckmann family for over 250 years, and today is run by the 10th generation of the Cuervo family.

Contact Details

Address Santa Fe, Mexico
Email ir@cuervo.com.mx
Website www.ircuervo.com

Products / Brands

Proximo Australia
1800 Tequila
Bushmills Whisky (other)
Jose Cuervo Tequila
The Kraken Rum
The Kraken Premix Spirits


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