Diageo is investing in peatland restoration to secure its supply chain and meet sustainability goals, but how will this impact its Scotch production? Diageo, a global leader in premium drinks with a portfolio of more than 200 brands sold across 180 countries, is moving into peatland restoration. The organisation has announced an investment of up to £5m (US$6.5m) over five years to help restore up to 3,000 hectares of degraded peatland throughout Scotland, a move that could support the long-term security of its supply chain. In partnership with Caledonian Climate, the investment aims to identify and co-fund projects that will restore depleted peatlands, increase carbon storage, enhance biodiversity and improve water management.
Peat, which is a soil type with high levels of dead organic matter accumulated over millennia, is a vital component in the production of several Scotch whiskies, providing a characteristic smoky flavour. While only small amounts of peat are used in whisky production, the peatlands themselves are critical for the wider ecosystem. According to the WWF: “The peatlands in the UK together store more carbon than all of our forests put together, but… around 80% of the UK’s peatlands are degraded in some way, leaking climate change emissions out into our atmosphere.” Their restoration is important, for both climate targets and the long-term sustainability of Scotch whisky, which relies on a stable environment.
“The peatlands in the UK together store more carbon than all of our forests put together, but… around 80% of the UK’s peatlands are degraded in some way, leaking climate change emissions out into our atmosphere.”
Summary: Diageo’s peatland restoration initiative aims to secure supply chains, boost carbon storage, and safeguard Scotch whisky production by repairing degraded peatlands across Scotland, backed by collaboration with Caledonian Climate.
Author’s note: The initiative emphasizes climate and biodiversity benefits while linking peatland health to the stability of premium whisky sourcing.
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