INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT FY22

Our history

Our history

  • 01

    1975 - Creation of Pernod Ricard from the merger of Pernod, founded in 1805, and Ricard, created in 1932 by Paul Ricard.

  • 02

    1988 - Acquisition of the leading Irish whiskey producer Irish Distillers, owner of Jameson.

  • 03

    1993 - Creation of a joint venture between Pernod Ricard and Cuban rum company Cuba Ron to market and sell Havana Club.

    1998 - Opening of the Pernod Ricard Corporate Foundation to support artistic creation and make art accessible to all.

  • 04

    2001 - Acquisition of Seagram and their whisky brands (Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Royal Salute) and cognac (Martell).

    2003 - Signing of the United Nations Global Compact, a voluntary initiative based on CEO commitments to implement universal sustainability principles and to take steps to support UN goals.

  • 05

    2005 - Acquisition of Allied Domecq, doubling the Group’s size to become the world’s #2 wine and spirits company, with brands including G.H. Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, Ballantine’s whisky, Kahlúa and Malibu liqueurs, and Beefeater gin.

    Membership in the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking.(1)

    2007 - Display of a warning for pregnant women on all bottles marketed by the Group is extended to every country in the European Union.

  • 06

    2008 - Acquisition of Vin & Sprit, owner of Absolut Vodka.

    2010 - Adhesion to the United Nations CEO Water Mandate.

    2011 - Upgrade of the Group’s credit rating to investment grade.

  • 07

    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 and 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.

    2019 - Launch of a new 2030 Sustainability & Responsibility roadmap, “Good Times from a Good Place.”

  • 10

    Acquisition of the super-premium gin Malfy and a majority stake in super-premium bourbons Rabbit Hole Whiskey, Castle Brands (Jefferson’s) and Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. (TX).

    2020 - Announcement of our commitment to ban all single-use plastic at point of sale by 2021.

    Introduction of a “no minors” symbol on all bottles marketed by the Group.

  • 11

    Inauguration of The Island, the Group’s flagship in Paris, which brings together all its Parisian based affiliates and 1,000 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 at The Island, the Group’s new headquarters located in Paris.

    Acquisition of a majority stake in La Hechicera ultra-premium rum.

    Unveiling of 叠川THE CHUAN Malt Whisky Distillery in Emeishan, China.

    Acquisition of a minority stake in Sovereign Brands and its portfolio of super-premium wines and spirits.

    Acquisition of leading online spirits retailer The Whisky Exchange.

  • 13

    2022 - Acquisition of a majority stake in Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cru Classé Côtes-de-Provence rosé wines.

    Launch of the digital label on a selection of brands in Europe.

  1. Formerly the International Center for Alcohol Policies.
  2. https://www.unglobalcompact.org