Integrated Annual Report FY24

Chapter 2: Business with a soul

Local D&I initiatives

Across Pernod Ricard our local teams have deployed impactful initiatives that are making a difference for our employees and our communities.

Pernod Ricard India has been working on enhancing representation of women across the workforce. In our Sales team, we have built one-to-one connections and ensured a safe and conducive work environment for women in the field.

Pernod Ricard UK launched a reverse-mentoring programme enabling people in leadership positions to learn from and understand issues from the perspective of team members from under-represented groups.

Irish Distillers partnered with Together Academy and Ability@Work, which supports employment opportunities for young people with intellectual disabilities, hiring two new brand ambassadors at our Midleton Distillery and Bow Street experiences.

Pernod Ricard France reinforced its support for people in vulnerable situations by joining the steering committee of FACE(1), the foundation for inclusion, alongside six other companies.

Pernod Ricard Winemakers launched the first Reconciliation Action Plan in Australia that outlines our commitment to building connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, deepening our cultural understanding and establishing partnership opportunities.

Pernod Ricard Spain honoured internal female talents for International Women’s Day and won the prestigious Sabre Award for Best Photography. They were also a finalist in the ‘Best Communication Campaign’ category, as the campaign was promoted externally and went viral.

Our D&I progress

This diagram shows the progress of female representation at Pernod Ricard in FY24.
  • Board of Directors - Women: 53%. Men: 47%.
  • Executive Committee - Women: 38%. Men: 62%.
  • Top 500 - Women: 38%. Men: 62%.
  • Middle Management - Women: 48%. Men: 52%.
  • All Employees. Women: 40%. Men: 60%.
  • 75% women in the global mentoring program
  • 50% women in the Leadership programs
  • Nearly 45% of management positions are held by women

Titles and awards:

  • Equileap, make a difference and return
  • 6th French company in terms of gender equality in 2024
  • Forbes ranking of the best employers in the world in 2023

Scores given by employees:

  • 78 “I feel like I can be myself at work.”
  • 76 “My manager promotes work-life balance.”