The Shortlist is announced for the 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards

The judging has concluded and we are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2025 Drinks Sustainability Awards, revealing the sustainability initiatives of the on-trade drinks sector’s leading responsible businesses. 

The Drinks Sustainability Awards, brought to you by Footprint and C&C Group, 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 ESG 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 Winners will be announced at the Drinks Sustainability Awards Dinner on Thursday 18th September, which will be held at OXO2 on London’s South Bank at Oxo Tower, Wharf Barge House Street, Level Two, London SE1 9PH Click here to secure your table.

The companies shortlisted by category for Drinks Sustainability Awards 2025, in alphabetical order, are as follows. Categories marked with an asterisk indicate a larger shortlist where a number of scores are tied.

The Sustainable Use of Water Award
Brita
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
EcoPure Waters
Nc’Nean Distillery

The Sustainable Use of Raw Materials Award
Everleaf
Hogs Back Brewery
Nc’Nean Distillery

The Waste Management & Prevention Award
Grupo Avinea
Bow Bar at Hilton London Metropole
EcoPure Waters
Marstons PLC
Pubinno

The Innovations in Packaging Award
Bruichladdich Distillery
Canned Wine Group
Faerch
Marstons PLC
Möet Hennessy at Chateau Galoupet
Nc’Nean Distillery
Sustainable Wine Solutions

The Social Impact Award
Heineken UK
Hive Mind & Mead Co
Mezcal Reina
Nemi Teas

The Stakeholder Engagement Award
Avani Solutions
Greene King
Nestlé Professional
Pernod Ricard UK

The C&C Group On Trade Operator of the Year Award
All Bar One – Mitchells & Butlers
Bow Bar at Hilton London Metropole

The C&C Group On Trade Supplier of the Year Award
Avani Solutions
Downton Distillery
EcoPure Waters
Pubinno

The Special Achievement Award
Hugh Anderson, Downton Distillery
Nick Hargrave, Eco Pure Waters

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