Our feature stories showcase what's happening across our business and brands.

Champion inclusion and diversity

Preserve water for life

By Sir Ivan Menezes, Chief Executive of Diageo, Tim Wainwright, Chief Executive of WaterAid UK and Prof Helen Pankhurst CBE, Senior Advisor at CARE International.

Why investing in water is at the heart of empowering women.

Our brands

Captain Morgan

Captain Morgan’s biggest ever global responsible drinking campaign calls on people around the world to ‘Enjoy Slow’ and celebrates drinking in moderation

Bree Runway slows down iconic track, ‘Rhythm of the Night’, for global Captain Morgan responsible drinking campaign

Kenya

We’re investing in water to empower women, so they have sustainable access to water, which builds community resilience.

Building gender equality and community resilience in Kenya

Society 2030

Diageo and Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford roll out sustainability leadership programme for Diageo’s senior leaders.

Diageo and Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford partner on bespoke Sustainability Leadership Programme

Watch our International Women’s Day 2023 Launch Panel

International Women’s Day: What does equity mean to us

I work in an environment where my perspective and contributions matter

Great Britain

Promote positive drinking

Diageo, maker of Gordon’s, Guinness and Johnnie Walker, launches new influencer-led campaign on the dangers of underage drinking, following research commissioned by Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP). 

Diageo launches influencer-led campaign to support parents to tackle underage drinking

Diageo ranks number two globally in Equileap’s 2023 Gender Equality Global Report

Diageo named top company for female representation at Board level in FTSE Women Leaders Review

Today, we announce the launch of Fertility Support Guidelines in the UK to assist all employees undergoing fertility treatment, irrespective of gender, sexuality, relationship status or type of fertility journey.

Diageo launches further fertility support for its UK employees

North America

Advancing diversity and equal representation in the spirits industry across North America

Diageo’s Global Chief Marketing Officer, Cristina Diezhandino, has been named WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2022, after making the annual award’s shortlist for a second time in a row. 

Cristina Diezhandino named WFA Global Marketer of the Year 2022

Let's live magnificently: Tanqueray shakes things up with new global brand campaign

Diageo partners with Encirc on hydrogen powered furnace to change the face of UK glass manufacturing industry

Baileys

Baileys partners with the Eurovision Song Contest, bringing the ultimate treat to the world’s biggest live music event

International Day of Women and Girls in Science – Experiences from our colleagues

Diageo is included in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which tracks the performance of public companies that commit to disclosing their efforts to support gender equality.

Diageo recognised in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index for sixth consecutive year

Financial results

Investors

Find out more about our 2023 Interim Results

Announcing our 2023 Interim Results

Diageo to acquire Don Papa Rum, a super-premium, dark rum from the Philippines

Last year, Smashed, the multi-award-winning alcohol education programme for young people developed by Collingwood Learning and proudly sponsored by Diageo, celebrated a successful awards season.

SMASHED programme celebrated this awards season

Our business

Today, we publish our first gender pay gap report for the Republic of Ireland and sixth gender pay gap report for Great Britain.

Diageo publishes Gender Pay Gap Reports for Great Britain, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland

Events

Diageo honours top performing partners at Annual Supplier Awards

Pioneer grain to glass sustainability

Protecting biodiversity

Responsible sourcing

As 2022 comes to a close, Diageo North America is reflecting on the market’s accomplishments and continued commitments to help create a more sustainable world. Find out more

Diageo North America’s journey to help shape a more sustainable future

Doing business the right way

At Diageo, we believe that everybody should be able to thrive in an environment that values their contribution and celebrates what makes them unique.

Label bottles, not people: celebrating International Day of People with Disabilities 2022

On International Day of People with Disabilities, hear from Wale Adetula, Global Marketing Manager at Guinness, about how and why the brand is focusing on the importance of accessibility in football for its latest campaign and why lead actor Miracle truly lived up to his name. 

Meet the team behind Guinness’ latest advert in Africa

U.S.

Diageo North America Honors US Military Troops on Veterans Day Through Annual Military Service Appreciation Day Event. Find out more here.

Diageo North America Honors US Military Troops on Veterans Day Through Annual Military Service Appreciation Day Event

Diageo senior leaders recognised as LGBTQIA+ Role Models

This COP27, we’re taking a stand on water. We believe that everyone around the world should have access to clean water. 

Invest in water, empower women

Diageo honours supplier and agency partners at 2nd Annual Supplier Awards

Guinness

Aine Kavanagh, Head of Culture and Entertainment at Guinness, talks about Guinness' role in Niall Horan’s Homecoming

Guinness presents Niall Horan’s Homecoming

Employee experiences of working through menopause with support from Diageo

During the virtual ceremony, Diageo recognized 15 supplier and agency partners across ten categories for their contribution in driving value for the company and growing our brands. Learn more here.

Diageo North America celebrates top performing partners at 12th Annual Supplier Awards

Every year, our employees host INC Week, an employee-led event which aims to get colleagues together to have meaningful discussions on diversity, and how we can enable Diageo to become a more inclusive workplace both locally and globally.

Diageo’s INC Week creates sense of belonging for employees around the world

As part of our commitment to creating an advertising and media environment where, from script to screen, everyone sees themselves represented, we are proud to have supported the Creative Equals Returner scheme for the fourth year running across the UK. 

Diageo continues sponsorship of global Creative Equals programme as scheme expands

As Diageo teams around the world celebrate our annual inclusivity ‘INC Week’, we’re proud to announce the launch of our disability inclusion guidelines for employees.

Diageo launches disability inclusion guidelines and disclosure for employees

Diageo unveils 2022 Special Releases Whisky Collection

Diageo introduces Pregnancy Loss Guidelines and enhanced bereavement support for employees

We’re pleased to announce that Ivan Menezes, CEO, Louise Prashad, Chief HR Officer and Karen Blackett OBE, Non-Executive Director, have been recognised in the Heroes Women Role Model Lists 2022. Learn more here.

Diageo leaders celebrated for dedication to women in business

According to the World Health Organization and UNICEF, around 1 in 4 people lack safe drinking water and nearly half the world’s population lack safely managed sanitation. 

World Water Week: Recognising the unseen value of water

Diageo Sustainable Solutions: how global partnerships are driving new approaches to sustainability, from grain to glass

The 2022 Annual General Meeting of Diageo plc will be held at 2.30 pm on Thursday, 6 October 2022 at etc.venues St Paul’s, 200 Aldersgate, London EC1A 4DH.

2022 Annual General Meeting

Annual report case study - increasing supplier diversity

Annual Report case studies

Johnnie Walker

Following the celebration of the brand’s 200th year in 2020, this year we’ve taken the first bold steps into a new chapter of Johnnie Walker’s remarkable journey. Learn more here.

Annual report case study - Johnnie Walker: A global giant with a local voice

Crown Royal

Investing smartly means investing in the future success of our business. This supports the delivery of consistent performance and enables sustainable, quality growth. Learn more here.

Annual report case study - Investing for the long term

When it comes to quality growth, Guinness is showing the way.  Learn more here.

Annual report case study - Guinness: building for the long term

Diageo's integrated logistics platform, the Luminate Control Tower (LCT), has transformed how we manage operations. Learn more here.

Annual report case study - Supporting supply chain visibility in volatile times

As modern-day custodians of some of the world’s most loved brands, we are committed to using our marketing content and spend to challenge stereotypes and celebrate diversity. Learn more here.

Annual report case study - Baileys puts inclusivity at the heart of a global campaign

Europe and Turkey

This year we launched our first water replenishment project in the Alaşehir region of Turkey. Find out more here.

Annual report case study - Preserving water for life: how a new drip irrigation system in Turkey is conserving water and improving livelihoods

Tanqueray

As part of our 'Society 2030: Spirit of Progress' goal to reach one billion people with dedicated responsible drinking messaging by 2030, our ‘ICE’ framework – Insight, Creative excellence, Effectiveness – is helping us get the right message in front of the right people at the right time. 

Annual report case study - Creating brand-led campaigns to promote moderation with holidaymakers

Find out more about our 2022 Preliminary Results

Announcing our 2022 Preliminary Results

Jillian Fisher, our Beer and Baileys Sustainability Lead, has today been recognised in Management Today’s annual 35 Women Under 35 list, which celebrates the UK’s most impressive women in business.

Jillian Fisher recognised in Management Today’s 35 Under 35 list for 2022

As Pride month comes to a close, we wanted to share some of the events that have happened globally to celebrate.

Diageo celebrates Pride around the world

Reflections on Cannes Lions 2022 from our Chief Marketing Officer

Diageo acquires Vivanda, owner of flavour matching technology behind ‘What’s Your Whisky’

Hear Dr Louise Newson’s message to Diageo employees.

Diageo launches balance+ menopause app to all employees worldwide

Africa

Following World Environment Day, we’re celebrating 100 years of Tusker beer and our investment in a more sustainable future with renewable energy sources to ensure they can continue to brew for years to come.

Cheers to 100 years of Tusker and a more sustainable future

Supported by Diageo North America, the Higher Education Thought Leadership Consortium aims to advance talent development and help bring equity in infrastructure and financial resources to HBCUs. Learn more here.

Private and public sector join consortium to help HBCUs develop sustainable growth and cultivate a pipeline of future-ready talent

Diageo brands took home nearly one hundred medals for exceptional quality liquids at the 22nd annual San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Find out more here.

Diageo brands win big at 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition

Led by the Rainbow Network, one of our incredible Employee Resource Groups, our global Pride activities kicked off today with our largest Progress Pride flag raising event ever!

Celebrating Pride Month 2022 at Diageo

As people across the United Kingdom prepare to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this weekend, Diageo sends congratulations to Her Majesty on a remarkable, enduring 70-year reign.

Celebrating Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) has awarded the International Water Stewardship Standard certification to our Cameronbridge distillery. 

Diageo’s largest distillery has received world-first recognition for Water Stewardship

Diageo are heading to Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2022! Find out more here.

Diageo at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2022

Asia Pacific

Australia

Reconciliation Australia welcomes Diageo Australia to the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) program with the formal endorsement of its inaugural ‘Reflect’ RAP.

Diageo Australia launches first Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP)

Multicultural consortium launched with the support of Diageo North America aims to educate and increase awareness on the effects of alcohol and the impact of impaired driving.

Black, Latino, and Native American organizations form a consortium to address alcohol-related harm in the U.S.

Ivan Menezes, CEO, Louise Prashad, Chief HR Officer, and Tom Shropshire, General Counsel & Company Secretary, recognised in the Empower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists.

Diageo leaders named in global 2022 Empower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists

James Ashall, Diageo in Society Transformation Director, is named in the 10th annual Power List, published today by Timewise.

Diageo employee recognised in the flexible working Timewise Power List

Latin America and Caribbean

Mexico

Don Julio

Published in partnership with TIME.com, an inspiring list of 80 people of Mexican heritage, including two Diageo employees, has been curated to celebrate Mexicans who are shaping contemporary culture for one reason: Por Amor 'for the love'.

Don Julio Tequila celebrates 80th anniversary

At the heart of Diageo is the perfect blend of people & brands. 

New film: ‘The Blend’

Canada

We caught up with Kavitha, Revenue Growth Management Director in Toronto, Canada, to hear her story as she prepares to take on a new secondment.

"An appetite for the unknown": Kavitha Krishnamurthy reflects on her career path from tennis pro to Diageo

Developing solutions to a global climate challenge is not an easy journey, and it isn’t one that can be undertaken alone. Over the last couple of years Diageo has continued to work with our North American network of colleagues, partners, and communities to further our efforts to make our environmental work a force for good for the benefit of our planet and our people.

Building a more sustainable business and supply chain in North America

Following the successful launch of Guinness Cold Brew Coffee Beer in the U.S. last year, the innovative addition to the Guinness family is available in Great Britain from today.

Guinness begins global roll out of Cold Brew Coffee Beer

Ireland

At Diageo, we pride ourselves on doing right by the environment, and our brands encapsulate that spirit too. Baileys has partnered with Glanbia Ireland, who farm our cream, to pioneer the first-ever Sustainable Farming Academy in Ireland.

Baileys launches Ireland’s first Sustainable Farming Academy

Meet the inspiring women behind much-loved brands, Guinness, The Singleton and Baileys, who are championing change in front of and behind the camera.

Hear how Diageo is Breaking the Bias across its advertising

New facility will be the first original carbon neutral distillery for Diageo in the country

Diageo announces new carbon neutral Crown Royal Distillery in Canada

This International Women’s Day we have brought together trailblazers from across our business to share how they have broken the bias.

Meet the Diageo women who have broken the bias

Hosted by Diageo’s newly appointed Chief HR Officer, Louise Prashad, the panel shared their stories, challenges, and personal reflections to mark International Women’s Day 2022 and discussed what more we can all be doing to #BreakTheBias.

Watch our International Women’s Day 2022 LinkedIn Live recording

Today our thoughts are with women all over the world, who are facing fear, uncertainty and a daily struggle just to survive. 

Hear from our Chief HR Officer on International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day, Kate Curran, Guinness Flavour Essence Manager, shares why she chose to #BreakTheBias and become the first woman from a family of five generations to work for Guinness.

I know the secret recipe in Guinness

We’ve been listed within the top ten companies globally for gender equality.

Diageo recognised in Equileap’s 2022 Gender Equality Global Report

Ireland selected as location for three-year barley pilot which aims to drive positive outcomes for the planet and farmer livelihoods

Guinness embarks on regenerative agriculture pilot as good things are taking root

Diageo has been recognised as a FTSE 100 leader for female representation of women at executive, leadership and board level.

Diageo named in the FTSE Women Leaders Review

The stunning 2022 limited edition design, created by Chinese artist Shan Jiang, celebrates the year of the Tiger.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Talisker

On the 14th December 2021, 36 teams from around the world left the shores of La Gomera, Canary Islands to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to Nelson’s Dockyard, Antigua. 

Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge: Winners cross line and Diageo’s Charlotte Harris breaks World Record

Two gold medals and one silver medal were awarded to Don Julio Tequila after a blind tasting in the Mezcal & Tequila category competition as part of the prestigious contest of the internationally recognized trade publication, The Spirits Business.

Don Julio Tequila wins three medals at the Global Spirits Masters

‘Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard’ is set to open in London’s Covent Garden in Autumn 2023, located on a historic brewing site. The development will create 150 jobs and be a destination for all to enjoy.

Diageo announces £73m Guinness microbrewery & culture hub to be built in London

Find out more about our 2022 Interim Results

Announcing our 2022 Interim Results

Diageo is included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) which recognises companies committed to transparency in gender reporting and advancing women’s equality.

Diageo recognised in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Global Brand Director, Jennifer English, looks at the trends which are set to take the world of treats by storm and why less but better, kindness, and mother nature will be inspiring how we treat ourselves this year.

Baileys predicts the mouth-watering treat trends for 2022

Today Guinness announced plans to introduce the first zero emission vehicles into its iconic Quality fleet, to make sure consumers can enjoy beautiful, great tasting pints of Guinness. 

Never Settle: Guinness announces plans to introduce zero emission transport

With the second round of Diageo Sustainable Solutions open for applications, we caught up with John Cant, Diageo Sustainable Solutions Lead, to hear more about how the programme and what he’s looking for in this round of applications.

Our second round of Diageo Sustainable Solutions is open for applications

In a year where the world has been focused on climate change with COP26, it’s proven incredibly important to distinguish between businesses that are serious about their climate and sustainability pledges, and those that are greenwashing.

External recognition for Diageo’s sustainability credentials

Three of our distilleries in Scotland - Brora, Royal Lochnagar and Oban - have achieved carbon neutrality.

Carbon Neutral Certification

Grainne Wafer, Guinness’ Global Brand Director, looks at the brand’s long and special relationship with Christmas.

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