Our ambition, to be the preeminent, “final-mile” brand-led drinks distribution platform in the UK and Irish drinks markets, is supported by our sustainability agenda.
C&C is the No.1 independent drinks distributor to the UK and Ireland hospitality sectors, occupying a fundamental role in the infrastructure of the UK and Irish drinks market as key route-to-market partner for local and international beverage brand owners.
Manufacture
Embrace sustainable sourcing
We are committed to sourcing our raw materials from local sustainable sources. All apples crushed at the Clonmel site for the production of Bulmers and Magners cider are sourced from the island of Ireland. As well as having 165 acres of our own orchards in Co. Tipperary, there are over 50 partner growers on the island with whom we work closely.
Optimising Production and Manufacturing
The Group has employed various practices to conserve the use of energy, reduce carbon emissions, improve waste reduction and recycling and minimise the impact on natural resources. By 2025, 100% of the power across our sites will be provided by renewable sources.
Improve sustainable packaging
The Group has made excellent progress on its ambitious target to be out of single-use plastics by 2022, reducing the environmental impact and ecological footprint of our products. We are the only brewer who is a member of the UK Plastics Pact, which has additional targets on plastic packaging, waste and recyclates.
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The Group recognises that sustainability needs to be embraced by partners at every stage of the supply chain to promote the success of its sustainability strategy.
Market
Data
Our unrivalled scale and reach into the on-trade markets of the UK and Ireland ensures that we have superior access to data and the best insight into macro and regional trends.
Communities
The Group is committed to the communities in which we operate and undertakes a range of initiatives that benefit our local communities; in particular supporting charitable activities.
Responsible drinking of alcohol
We are committed to the promotion of responsible drinking and moderate consumption of our products, to ensure they are enjoyed safely by drinkers.
Stakeholder engagement
We aim to maintain open and positive dialogue with all our stakeholders. Our stakeholders are an important part of our operations and are referenced throughout this report.
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The Group recognises that sustainability needs to be embraced by partners at every stage of the supply chain to promote the success of its sustainability strategy.
Distribute
With the on-trade either locked down or under restrictions throughout FY2021, trading in our distribution businesses have been significantly impacted. However, the inherent strengths of our final mile distribution were reflected in the distribution deals we have secured and our ability to react to the easing of restrictions, notably in July, August and September 2020.
One stop shop
With over 13,000 SKUs, C&C’s distribution platform provides a comprehensive “one stop shop” for licensed premises owners.
Final Mile distribution
We have accelerated the optimisation of the English and Scottish delivery networks which is scheduled to be completed in June 2021. This will consolidate volumes from three separate networks into two, bringing all of our final mile English distribution in-house, driving on-going efficiencies and in turn enhance future margins.
Enhanced logistics
Electric vehicles are being trialled for deliveries in urban areas. An electric-powered van has been utilised for small-volume deliveries of Five Lamps craft beer in Dublin and a trial of electric vans at the Matthew Clark Park Royal depot. In Scotland, we are investigating alternative fuel types for vehicles; electric for Wellpark-Cambuslang trips and hydrogen for longer distance inter-depot trips.
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The Group recognises that sustainability needs to be embraced by partners at every stage of the supply chain to promote the success of its sustainability strategy.