Bacardi Limited is the largest privately held spirits company in the world. The Company produces and markets a variety of super premium and premium spirits that are distributed and sold globally. We are committed to managing our operations responsibly to benefit our people, consumers, customers, suppliers, local communities and to protect the environment.
We reflect our Corporate Responsibility commitments in policies on the following priorities:
- Governance - High standards of corporate governance are essential for the long term success of the Company and the satisfaction of its stakeholders.
- Marketplace - A socially responsible approach to brand building is a business imperative for our portfolio of super premium and premium products.
- Workplace - We have a heritage of people building strong brands; how our people are treated and valued directly relates to our success.
- Environment - We are committed to protecting the environment and conserving natural resources.
- Philanthropy & Community Involvement - We are proud of our long and rich heritage of philanthropy and local community support that is aligned with Company values and history.
- Responsible Sourcing - Working in close co-operation with our suppliers, strengthens our business and improves the quality of life of the people we touch.
Delivering Corporate Responsibility
Collective accountability for corporate responsibility is held by the members of the Bacardi Executive Committee (BEC) supported by members of the Corporate Responsibility Steering Committee and coordinated by the General Counsel. The Steering Committee is comprised of members from various global functions and operating companies, who develop and deliver management plans for each corporate priority.Bacardi will:
- Integrate corporate responsibility into the Company's governance arrangements at all levels of management.
- Set goals and seek continuous improvement that meet or exceed the requirements of applicable legislation and regulations.
- Gather meaningful management information to understand corporate responsibility performance and progressively publish such information.
- Regularly monitor and respond to stakeholder views on corporate responsibility.
We will review adherence to this Corporate Responsibility Policy and issue guidance on how these priorities should be interpreted from time to time.
