Stock Spirits Group
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.

Overall

Owned UK
Rating F
About the Ratings

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 Jan 2025)
Stock Spirits Group
Criticism
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)
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Sustainability claims
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CVC Capital Partners Ltd
Criticism
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.
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
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.
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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.
CVC Foundation
In June 2011, the company established the CVC Foundation to take its philanthropy programme to the next level.
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
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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.

Contact Details

Address:
Warsaw, Poland
Website:
www.stockspirits.com

Products / Brands

Borco / Spirits Platform (distributor)
Sierra Tequila