- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Bacardi Unveils Plan To Slash Energy Use, Water Use, Greenhouse Emissions https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/44364?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/44364?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/44364?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Bacardi Unveils Plan To Slash Energy Use, Water Use, Greenhouse Emissions&body=ESG News from Bacardi-Martini, Inc. https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/44364?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Energy](/CSR-News/energy-0) # Bacardi Unveils Plan To Slash Energy Use, Water Use, Greenhouse Emissions Feb 26, 2014 12:30 PM ET Campaign: [Planet](/news/campaign/planet) [Written By WorldCity Staff](http://www.worldcityweb.com/index.php) Showing that the push toward sustainability is no fad, **spirits giant Bacardi** has set new environmental goals that would cut its water use and greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2017. The plan affects all 27 manufacturing and bottling facilities, where the Bermuda-based company operates and its 75 offices, including the U.S. headquarters in South Florida. Since starting to track its environmental impact in 2006, Bacardi said it has trimmed energy use by more than 25 percent and cut water use by 54 percent. Projects include using wind power in Puerto Rico, re-purposing water used to clean barrels, plus mulching retired barrels for use on landscaping. Its new sustainability plan sets goals in three areas: **Responsible Sourcing:** The company aims to obtain all raw materials and packaging from sustainably sourced, renewable or recycled materials. For its premium rums, It seeks to obtain 40 percent of sugarcane-derived products from certified, sustainable sources by 2017 and 100 percent by 2022. **Global Packaging:** Bacardi commits to use eco-design for brand packaging and point-of-sale materials. It plans to cut the weight of its packaging by 10 percent by 2017 and by 15 percent by 2022. [Click here to continue reading on WorldCity](http://www.worldcityweb.com/news/south-florida-business-news/13019-bacardi-unveils-plan-to-slash-energy-use-water-use-greenhouse-emissions) [Click here to learn more about Bacardi Limited Good Spirited: Building a Sustainable Future](http://www.bacardilimited.com/good-spirited) **Media Contacts** Patricia M. Neal/Amy Federman, +1.441.294.1110, [![Bacardi logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/Bacardi_gold_HiRes.jpg)](/profiles/bacardi-limited) ### More from Bacardi-Martini, Inc. ###### [A Historic Honor: Jacqui Seargeant Inducted Into the Keepers of the Quaich](/news/historic-honor-jacqui-seargeant-inducted-keepers-quaich) Mar 31, 2026 1:00 PM ET ###### [Bacardi USA Named “Best Large Spirits Supplier” for Sixth Consecutive Year at 2026 Vibe Conference](/news/bacardi-usa-named-best-large-spirits-supplier-sixth-consecutive-year-2026-vibe-conference) Mar 18, 2026 9:35 AM ET ###### [Q&A With Nicole Zukowski, Bacardi Chief Supply Chain Officer This International Women’s Day](/news/qa-nicole-zukowski-bacardi-chief-supply-chain-officer-international-womens-day) Mar 5, 2026 8:05 AM ET ###### [Bacardi Celebrates World Bartender Day With Shake Your Future Expansion](/news/bacardi-celebrates-world-bartender-day-shake-your-future-expansion) Feb 24, 2026 8:30 AM ET ###### [Women in Science Helping Shape the Future of Spirits at Bacardi](/news/women-science-helping-shape-future-spirits-bacardi) Feb 12, 2026 2:05 PM ET ###### [Bacardi Returns for 4th Annual ‘250 Holiday Meals’ Initiative Amid Growing Community Needs](/news/bacardi-returns-4th-annual-250-holiday-meals-initiative-amid-growing-community-needs) Dec 17, 2025 9:45 AM ET ###### [MARTINI® Wins 2025 Corporate Heritage Award for ‘Storytelling Through Products and Brand,’ Highlighting Its Commitment to Heritage and Sustainability](/news/martinir-wins-2025-corporate-heritage-award-storytelling-through-products-and-brand) Nov 24, 2025 10:00 AM ET ###### [Connections, Local Flavors, and Luxurious Experiences Top the 2026 Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report](/news/connections-local-flavors-and-luxurious-experiences-top-2026-bacardi-cocktail-trends-report) Nov 19, 2025 11:30 AM ET