The world’s main spirits producer, Diageo, has co-founded a 10-year initiative to drive range, fairness and inclusion throughout the business. L-r: Erin Harris, Pronghorn co-founder; Dia Simms, Pronghorn co-founder; and Debra Crew, president, Diageo North America (photograph credit score: Lukasz Suski) The Johnnie Walker proprietor partnered with business specialists Dia Simms and Erin Harris to
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Membership organisation Women of the Vine & Spirits has unveiled an online series of talks that sees male executives discuss their commitments to equality. Women of the Vine & Spirits aims to highlight the importance of male allies through the series The new leadership programme, called Breaking Barriers, will feature workshops with male executives from
Bartender Deano Moncrieffe runs Hacha, London’s acclaimed agave spirits bar, home to the famed Mirror Margarita. But rather than resting on his laurels, he is determined to increase the industry’s diversity. Deano Moncrieffe at his London-based agave spirits bar Hacha From bar backing in Paris to being a global Tequila ambassador for Diageo, Deano Moncrieffe
Maker’s Mark owner Beam Suntory is investing more than US$1 billion in green and social issues as part of its long-term Proof Positive initiative. Beam Suntory’s portfolio includes Maker’s Mark Bourbon Beam Suntory has set sustainable goals to go beyond net zero carbon emissions, cut water use by 50% and achieve 100% watershed replenishment. The