The Boatyard Distillery earns B Corp certification

The Boatyard Distillery earns B Corp certification

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.

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16 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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