We’re a global leader in premium drinks, the most exciting consumer products space.
Building a company that can prosper over the long term
We are building and nurturing some of the world’s most iconic brands, rooted in culture and local communities, which is why we're focussed on creating an inclusive, sustainable and responsible business.
Our ongoing ESG action plan, Spirit of Progress addresses the most significant environmental and social opportunities and risks Diageo faces.
Hand in hand with our ambition for Diageo to be one of the best-performing consumer products companies is our ambition to remain highly trusted and respected across everything we do. Our activities cover our responsibilities in our direct operations, value chain and communities.
Our Spirit of Progress plan sets ambitious targets that support this commitment. The priorities are the following: Promote positive drinking, Champion inclusion and diversity, Pioneer grain-to-glass sustainability and Doing business the right way.
ESG Reports and Resources
A link to our ESG Reporting Index 2025 is provided below. Within our ESG Reporting Index 2025, you will find our GRI & SASB Index 2025. Please also see our TCFD Report 2025.
ESG Reporting Index 2025
GRI & SASB Index 2025
TCFD Report 2025
Non-Financial Reporting Boundaries and Methodologies 2025
ESG governance
To ensure our success in achieving the targets set out in our Spirit of Progress action plan, we depend on both internal and external regulatory frameworks
Corporate governance
The principal corporate governance rules applying to Diageo (as a UK company listed on the London Stock Exchange) are contained in the UK Corporate Governance Code 2018.
Diageo Spirit of Progress Investor Webcast
The ESG Webcast provides a deeper dive into its 10-year action plan, Spirit of Progress
Spirit of Progress
Our Spirit of Progress strategy
Our ongoing ESG action plan, Spirit of Progress addresses the most significant environmental and social opportunities and risks Diageo faces. The priorities are the following: Promote positive drinking, Champion inclusion and diversity, Pioneer grain-to-glass sustainability and Doing business the right way.
Doing business the right way from grain to glass
Doing the right thing, in the right way, is the foundation of our business and our Spirit of Progress 10-year ESG action.
Our Spirit of Progress targets
Our targets underpin our ongoing ESG action plan to create a more inclusive and sustainable world and are aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Our core pillars
Promote Positive drinking
Our ambition is to change the way people drink for the better. This is why we promote moderate drinking and invest in education programmes to discourage the harmful use of alcohol.
Champion Inclusion and diversity
Championing inclusion and diversity is at the heart of what we do, and is crucial to our purpose of ‘celebrating life, every day, everywhere’
Pioneer grain-to-glass sustainability
Our ambition is to build a resilient supply chain that helps our communities to adapt to climate change, protects our licence to operate and benefits the bottom line of our business. We are accelerating our focus on water and carbon, to address our most significant risks and greatest opportunities.
If you would like to get in touch with our Investor Relations team to learn more about our ESG commitments, please email [email protected]