Alcoholic beverages
                                    Sierra tequila is very popular in Europe, especially Germany, where it has over 75% market share. Sierra tequila is produced in Mexico (like all tequila) and bottled in Germany. Acquired by Stock Spirits Group in 2023.
                            Company Ownership
                    Borco-Marken-Import GmbH & Co. KG   
                
                GER
    
    
    
        Stock Spirits Group
        
        
    owns 100% of Borco-Marken-Import GmbH & Co. KG   
        
    POL
    
    
    Alcoholic beverages
                    Houses more than 70 brands, gets 90% of its sales from Poland, the Czech Republic, and Italy. Owned by CVC Capital Partners since 2021. Acquired Borco in 2023.
            
        CVC Capital Partners Ltd
        
        
    owns 100% of Stock Spirits Group
        
    UK
    
    Private equity firm
                    Founded in 1981 and today manages US$71 billion in funds throughout Europe, Asia and the US. 
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         CDP Climate Change Score of D
        CDP Climate Change Score of D
    
    
        In 2021, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change Score of D.
    
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                CVC Capital Partners Ltd
            
                            
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         0.5/20 in Social Benchmark
        0.5/20 in Social Benchmark
    
    
        The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company was assessed in 2022 and received a score of 0.5/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
    
            
    
         Involvement in gambling
        Involvement in gambling
    
    
        This company has investments in two gaming companies, Tipico and Gaming1.
    
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         7.3% in Financial System Benchmark
        7.3% in Financial System Benchmark
    
    
        The 2025 Financial System Benchmark ranks 400 financial institutions across five distinct measurement areas: Strategy, governance and stewardship, Financing climate and nature protection and restoration, Environmental footprints, Inclusive finance and Responsible business conduct. This company ranked #244/400, with a total score of 7.3 out of 100. The average score was 12.2 and the highest score was 43.
    
            
    
         15% in Gender Benchmark
        15% in Gender Benchmark
    
    
        In 2023 and 2024, the World Benchmarking Alliance assessed 2,000 companies on their efforts to drive gender equality and women's empowerment across their entire value chain. Companies are assessed on governance and strategy, representation, compensation and benefits, health and well-being, and violence and harassment. This company scored 15 out of 100. The average score was 15.3 and the highest score was 51.
    
            
    
         UN Principles for Responsible Investment signatory
        UN Principles for Responsible Investment signatory
    
    
        UNPRI is a set of six principles direct institutional investors may adopt to consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues when investing. UNPRI is a voluntary agreement.
    
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         CVC Foundation
        CVC Foundation
    
    
        In June 2011, the company established the CVC Foundation to take its philanthropy programme to the next level.
    
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Company Details
Type:
                Wholly-owned subsidiary
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Products / Brands
Borco / Spirits Platform (distributor)
                Sierra
                                Tequila
                
                                                        
            
             
                    