Campari Australia
Alcoholic beverages
Campari's Australian operation was set up in 2009 following Campari's acquisition of Wild Turkey.

Overall

Owned ITA
Rating C
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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 Jun 2024)
Campari Australia Pty Ltd
Praise
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)
Information
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.
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)
Davide Campari Milano SpA
Criticism
30/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 30/100 in the Beverages category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 18 Nov 2022). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Information
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.
Sustainability claims
This company has extensive sustainability claims on its website including responsible marketing, responsible sourcing and community involvement.
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Company Details

Type:
Wholly-owned subsidiary
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:
www.campariau.com

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
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