Lion has published its 2023 Sustainability Report on 22 July 2024– highlighting significant progress made against its Force for Good Strategy.
Key highlights:
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 64% from a 2019 baseline and exceeding its 2030 Science Based Target of 55%, 7 years ahead of schedule
- With 100% renewable Power Purchase Agreements in Queensland and New South Wales, Scope 2 emissions have reduced by more than 99.9%
- The proportion of recycled content in packaging has increased to 71.8% (from 64% in 2022), and our overall water consumption decreased to 3.32 litres of water per litre of beer produced (compared to 3.62 litres in 2022)
- Released the first Human Rights Policy, and reaffirmed Lion’s commitment to Reconciliation in Australia by launching its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and increased its spend with Indigenous partners
- Remained committed to responsible consumption of alcohol, and Lion’s New Zealand Alcohol&Me education program celebrated its 10-year anniversary
- Over the past six years, Lion maintained a <1% difference in pay competitiveness for ‘like for like’ roles
- Lion maintained its commitment to the circular economy, and played an active role in the establishment of the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme
- Overachieved the corporate volunteering target
Lion Group CEO, Sam Fischer, said: “Lion remains deeply committed to having a meaningful impact on the world – and I am proud to release our 2023 Sustainability Report which shows great progress against our Force for Good Strategy.
“As a leading adult drinks company, we continue to strive for excellence, drive positive change and live our purpose of Making The Moment Mean More.
“We acknowledge our role is to do the right thing for the long term for our people, the communities where we operate, our customers and our consumers.
“This report shows strong progress against all pillars of our strategy – whether it’s carbon emission reduction, driving the circular economy, or embedding diversity & inclusion.”
Click this link to access Lion’s full 2023 Sustainability Report.
About Lion
Lion is a leading beverage company headquartered in Sydney, Australia. With origins dating back more than 180 years, Lion is known for its commitment to quality, craftsmanship, community and sustainability, and recently became Australasia’s first large-scale carbon neutral brewer. Lion is a pioneer in brewing and continues to innovate across a range of adult beverages. Its core beer portfolio includes many locally loved brands in Australia and New Zealand such as Hahn, XXXX, Tooheys, Little Creatures, James Squire, Stone & Wood, James Boag’s, Emerson’s, Speights and Panhead, and a growing craft beer presence in the US, having brought New Belgium and Bell’s Brewery into the fold. Lion also has an enviable portfolio of NZ wine brands, a premium fine wine business in North America, a craft spirits distribution arm in Australia in Vanguard Luxury Brands, and recently fully brought world-class distillery Four Pillars Gin into the fold. Lion employs more than 4,000 people across its markets.
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