Sustainable Packaging
The importance of packaging in the Scotch Whisky industry can't be underestimated. Watch our Scotch Story from Yvonne at Chivas Brothers, for more on how companies like hers are working to make their packaging more sustainable.
The COP26 Whisky
To mark the 26th annual Conference of the Parties, the COP26 limited edition Scotch Whisky was blended and bottled in the host city of Glasgow, comprised of whiskies produced at 26 distilleries across Scotland’s five Whisky regions. The bottle is made from 97% recycled glass, with a fully recyclable stopper created from natural cork, recycled wood and recycled cork particles. The label paper contains 55% post-consumer recycled fibres, including leftover barley from the production process, and the carton is made from 100% recycled fibres.
Learn more about the COP26 Scotch Whisky, including the companies which produced its innovative sustainable packaging, here
Sustainable Packaging news & commentary
Trade Associations write letter to Secretary of State Steve Reed over EPR Concerns
National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) and the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) meet to discuss sustainability in the supply chain
NFUS met the SWA in a roundtable discussion involving members of the Combinable Crop Committee and representatives from the SWA’s Net Zero Working Group.
Whisky industry launches Water Stewardship Framework
The Scotch Whisky industry has launched its Water Stewardship Framework as part of wider sustainability commitments.
MPs and MSPs visit Scotch Whisky sites as part of Countdown to COP Open Day
Marking 100 days to go until COP26, MPs and MSPs around the country visited Scotch Whisky sites to learn more about the industry's sustainability ambitions.
100 Days Until COP26: Scotch Whisky Sites Showcase Sustainable Scotch
Scotch Whisky sites have opened their doors to showcase the industry's sustainability efforts, 100 days ahead of COP26.
Scotch Whisky Commits to Reach Net-Zero by 2040 with Launch of New Sustainability Strategy
The Scotch Whisky industry has unveiled its new Sustainability Strategy to tackle climate change and reduce the sector's environmental impact.
SWA is co-signatory on British Glass letter
The Scotch Whisky Association has signed up to the open British Glass letter to underline sustainability concerns around the proposed Deposit Return Scheme.
Sustainable Packaging pages
2024 UK General Election
Learn more about the Scotch Whisky Association's manifesto for the 2024 general election, and how candidates can pledge to #SupportScotch in three key areas.