The 2020 Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards were presented on Thursday in front of a live virtual audience to rapturous applause.
The Footprint Drinks Sustainability Awards is the barometer for sustainability and responsible business practice for the drinks industry and represents the annual celebration of businesses and individuals making a difference to sustainability in the on-trade drinks sector and its supply chain.
These 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 2020 Winners and Runners up in their chosen categories are as follows:
The Special Achievement Award 2020
sponsored by Matthew Clark
Paula Lindenberg of AB InBev
Economic Sustainability Award
sponsored by Matthew Clark
Winner: Barn Farm Drinks
Runner up: Collectiv Food
Sustainable Use of Raw Materials Award
sponsored by Waterscan
Winner: Foxhole Spirits for Hyke Gin
Runner up: Warners Distillery
Energy Efficiency Award
sponsored by BBPA
Winner: Midas Mead
Runner up: Meiko UK
Innovation in Packaging Award
sponsored by Pernod Ricard
Winner: The Pinter
Runner up: Frugalpac
Waste Prevention & Management Award
sponsored by Britvic
Winner: Warners Gin
Runner up: Glassbusters
Environmentally Efficient Logistics Award
sponsored by SIBA
Winner: Collectiv Food
Runner up: Fowler Welch
Sustainable Supplier Award
sponsored by Coca-Cola European Partners
Winner: Pernod Ricard
Runner up: Union Hand Roasted Coffee for Camino Coffee
Stakeholder Engagement Award
sponsored by Nescafé Azera
Winner: Warners Distillery for Saving Britain’s Hedgerows campaign
Runner up: Vineyard Team
Social Impact Award
sponsored by the British Soft Drinks Association
Winner: Belu Water
Runner up: Flawsome!
Covid Contribution Award
sponsored by UKHospitality
Winner: Toast Ale
Runner up: Adnam’s
