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.
Company Ownership
Stock Spirits Group
POL
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.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Oct 2024)
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Stock Spirits Group
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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.
Source: CDP
(2021)
Sustainability claims
Follow the link to see sustainability claims by this company including Sustainability Reports.
Source: company website
(2024)
CVC Capital Partners Ltd
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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
This company has investments in two gaming companies, Tipico and Gaming1.
Source: company website
(2022)
16.2% in Financial System Benchmark
The 2022 Financial System Benchmark ranks 400 financial institutions across three measurement areas: governance and strategy, respecting planetary boundaries (environment, climate and biodiversity) and adhering to societal conventions (human rights). This company ranked #133/400, with a total score of 16.2/100.
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.
Source: UNPRI
(2020)
CVC Foundation
In June 2011, the company established the CVC Foundation to take its philanthropy programme to the next level.
Source: company website
(2022)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2022)
Company Details
Type:
Subsidiary
Founded:
1884
Revenue:
275 million EUR
(2017)
Employees:
1,800
(2024)
Subsidiaries:
Borco-Marken-Import GmbH & Co. KG
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.
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Products / Brands
Borco / Spirits Platform (distributor)
Sierra
Tequila