Pernod Ricard, on the 10th anniversary of Responsib'ALL Day, announces that its facilities have surpassed production of 3.5 million liters of pure alcohol to produce over 100 million 50cl units of hand sanitizer
In-house produced hand sanitizer approaches 1 million liters
This June 4 th would have marked the 10th anniversary of Responsib'ALL Day, a worldwide event in which all Pernod Ricard employees devote an entire day to participate in socially responsible initiatives to benefit their communities. Due to the pandemic and the impossibility to act physically on the ground, Pernod Ricard continues its ongoing efforts to support its communities around the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic and is proud to announce today that it has crossed the threshold of 3.5 million liters of pure alcohol provided to compensate the international shortage. Additionally, the Group has produced in its facilities and donated close to 1 million liters of hand sanitizer.
Responsib'ALL Day is one element of the Group's broader Sustainability & Responsibility initiatives. The Group launched its ambitious 2030 roadmap 'Good Times from a Good Place' last year, and progress toward numerous strong commitments has already been made1 .
Although physical distancing has impeded today's planned Responsib'ALL Day, the event's spirit remains alive throughout the Group's affiliates thanks to numerous initiatives activated to assist local communities during the current pandemic.
In addition to providing pure alcohol for hand sanitizer production and making hand sanitizer at the Group's production facilities, some other initiatives include:
- Donating medical equipment including ventilators, intensive care beds and 475,000 masks
- Supporting the hospitality sector and its workers by allocating over '3 million to programs providing free meals and financial support
- Giving an additional $820,000 to support medical workers, among others
- Assisting suppliers by honoring commitments such as booked event rooms and planned future events
Finally, to mark this special day for the Group, dozens of employees have produced a video to explain what a responsible company means to them.
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Pernod Ricard is the No.2 worldwide producer of wines and spirits with consolidated sales amounting to €10,701 million in fiscal year FY22. The Group, which owns 17 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive portfolios in the industry with over 240 premium brands distributed across more than 160 markets. Pernod Ricard’s portfolio includes Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur or Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. The Group’s mission is to unlock the magic of human connections by bringing “Good Times from a Good Place”, in line with its Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap. Pernod Ricard’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19,480 employees to be on-the-ground ambassadors of its purposeful and inclusive culture of conviviality, bringing people together in meaningful, sustainable and responsible ways to create value over the long term. Executing its strategic plan, Transform & Accelerate, Pernod Ricard now relies on its “Conviviality Platform”, a new growth model based on data and artificial intelligence to meet the ever-changing demand of consumers. Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code:FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices.