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Bacardi rum cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent

Bacardi rum cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent
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Spirits major Bacardi has announced that its premium rum brand will cut its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in half from 2023.

The feat will be achieved as a Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system goes live next year at the brand’s distillery in Puerto Rico, replacing heavy fuel oil with propane gas, a much cleaner and more efficient energy solution.


“As a brand and as a company, we are committed to doing the right thing for the planet,” said Ned Duggan, senior vice president at Bacardi rum.

“Our rums are made in Puerto Rico, a beautiful island in the Caribbean where we are continuously investing in new innovations that will ensure we do just that. This year, we are celebrating our 160th anniversary and while we reflect on our incredible history we are also looking forward to a more sustainable future.”

The 50 per cent reduction in Bacardi rum’s GHG emissions represents a 14 per cent cut in the total emissions globally for family-owned Bacardi, whose portfolio of premium brands also includes Bombay Sapphire gin, Patrón tequila and Grey Goose vodka.

The company has committed to achieve 50 per cent cut in total emissions globally by 2025.

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