Alcoholic beverages
Campari's Australian operation was set up in 2009 following Campari's acquisition of Wild Turkey.
Company Ownership
Campari Australia Pty Ltd
AUS
Davide Campari Milano SpA
owns 100% of Campari Australia Pty Ltd
ITA
Alcoholic beverages
Acquired Courvoisier from Beam Suntory in 2024, Grand Marnier in 2016, rum makers Lascelles deMercado in 2012, Wild Turkey from Pernod Ricard in 2009, and SKYY in 2002. 51 per cent owned by the Garavoglia Italian family with remainder in the hands of minority shareholders.
Company Assessment
(Last updated May 2025)
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Campari Australia Pty Ltd
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4/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) in its 2024 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO
(2024)
DrinkWise contributor
This company makes voluntary contributions to DrinkWise Australia, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2005 by the alcohol industry, whose stated goal is to help bring about a healthier and safer drinking culture in Australia.
Source: DrinkWise
(2024)
ABAC signatory
This company has signed the ABAC Responsible Alcohol Marketing Code, which is designed to regulate alcohol advertising and marketing within Australia.
Source: ABAC
(2021)
Organic certification withdrawn
This company had products that were certified organic under the Australian Certified Organic label, but its certification was withdrawn in June 2022.
Source: ACO
(2024)
Davide Campari Milano SpA
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12.2/100 for water stewardship
The Ceres Valuing Water Finance Initiative Benchmark 2023 evaluates the water stewardship efforts of 72 companies from four water-intensive industries: food, beverage, apparel, and high-tech. Companies were assessed on a 0-100 point basis across six categories of water management: water quantity, water quality, ecosystem protection, access to water and sanitation, board oversight, and public policy engagement. This company was rated " Starting the Journey" with a score of 12.2/100.
Source: Ceres
(2023)
Disposal of effluent
Gruppo Campari's immediate priority in its 11m Euro expenditure on the recently acquired Lascelles will be to upgrade the facilities for the disposal of the controversial effluent called dunder. Appleton Estates current disposal of dunder has come under the scrutiny of the National Environmental & Planning Agency (West Indies). It is alleged that it was polluting the Black River, affecting fish and shrimp production.
Source: The Gleaner
(2013)
Sustainability claims
This company has extensive sustainability claims on its website including responsible marketing, responsible sourcing and community involvement.
Source: company website
(2016)
Medium ESG Risk
Sustainalytics, a top ESG research firm, evaluates environmental, social, and governance risks for over 16,000 companies. Its ESG Risk Rating reflects how much risk a company faces in its industry and how well it manages those risks. The final score includes both unmanaged and unmanageable risks, and companies are rated on a scale from negligible (0-10) to severe (40+). This company received an ESG Risk Rating of 20.3, placing it in the "medium risk" category (retrieved April 2025).
Source: Sustainalytics
(2025)
Company Details
Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
Founded:
2009
Revenue:
157 million AUD
(2019)
Contact Details
Address:
Level 10, Tower B, 207 Pacific Highway, St Leonards, NSW, 2065, Australia
Phone:
02 9478 2727
Website:
Products / Brands
Campari Australia
American Honey
Liqueur
Aperol
Aperitif
Appleton Estate
Rum
Bulldog
Gin
Campari
Aperitif
Campari
Liqueur
Cinzano
Vermouth
Coruba
Rum
Courvoisier
Cognac
Espolon
Tequila
Frangelico
Liqueur
Glen Grant
Bourbon
Russell's Reserve
Bourbon
SKYY
Vodka
SKYY
Premix Spirits
Wild Turkey
Bourbon
Wild Turkey
Premix Spirits
Truly
Seltzer