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The Boatyard Distillery earns B-Corp Certification

The distillery is the first to become certified in the island of Ireland.

Posted on 16th February 2023

 

Irish spirits maker, The Boatyard Distillery, is proud to announce it has earned B-Corporation certification making it the first distillery on the island of Ireland to receive the recognition.


It excelled in meeting each B-Corp standard, receiving a score of 92 points (80 points is the minimum required for a pass). This is a new step towards the brand’s ethical, sustainable, and environmentally conscious mission.


Commenting on the announcement, Boatyard’s CEO Joe McGirr said, “Achieving B-Corp status is a real testament to our team relentlessly looking at ways we can have a positive impact on our environment. The process took over a year of intense examination into our business so we’re really excited and proud to be the first distillery on the island of Ireland to become part of this global movement”.

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