07 __ 2011
Upgrade of the Group’s credit rating to investment grade.
Launch of Responsib’ALL Day, Pernod Ricard’s annual social engagement volunteer event involving the Group’s entire workforce.
__ 2012
Signing of the Wine & Spirits Producers’ five commitments to promote responsible drinking.
__ 2015
Appointment of Alexandre Ricard as Chairman & CEO.
08 __ 2016
Acquisition of the super-premium gin Monkey 47.
Signing of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Institut Océanographique Paul Ricard celebrates its 50th anniversary.
09 __ 2017
Acquisition of a majority stake in high-end bourbon producer Smooth Ambler, and in Del Maguey Single Village, the #1 mezcal in the United States.
__ 2018
Nomination of Pernod Ricard as a member company of Global Compact LEAD(2).
Adhesion to the New Plastics Economy led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
10 __ 2019
Launch of new 2030 Sustainability & Responsibility roadmap ‘Good Times from a Good Place.’
Acquisition of the super-premium gin Malfy, and a majority stake in super-premium bourbon Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Castle Brands (Jefferson’s) and Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. (TX).
Breaking ground for the first single malt distillery in continental China at Emeishan (Sichuan).
11 __ 2020
Announcement of our commitment to ban all single-use plastic at the point of sale, by 2021.
Introduction of a ‘no minors’ symbol on all bottles marketed by the Group.
Inauguration of The Island, the Group’s new flagship in Paris, which brings together all its Parisian offices and 900 employees.
Acquisition of a significant stake in the ultra-premium Japanese gin Ki No Bi, and in Italicus, an Italian super-premium, bergamot-infused aperitivo.
12 __ 2021
Opening of the new Pernod Ricard Corporate Foundation’s space in The Island, the Group’s headquarters located in Paris.
Acquisition of a majority stake in La Hechicera ultra-premium rum.
(1) International Center for Alcohol Policies