Arena International, Just Drinks’ sister events business, is holding its newest conference tomorrow (22 January), with a forum focusing on sustainability in the beverage industry.
Executives from Pernod Ricard, Heineken, Suntory and Tropicana are among those set to speak at Eco Drinks 2025 at The Minster Building in London’s financial district.
The conference will bring together delegates to discuss issues ranging from the push to net zero and improving recyclability to waste reduction and water conservation.
Sandrine Ricard, the director for sustainability and responsibility communications at Pernod Ricard and the spirits giant's whisky arm Chivas Brothers, is set to give a keynote address during the morning session. She will outline how Chivas Brothers is using heat-recovery technologies to reduce emissions in the distillation process.
Later at the event, Tropicana Brands Group’s Jonas Van Eykeren is to take part in a panel covering topics including recyclability, waste and water.
In the afternoon, Charlie Kingsley, corporate sustainability manager at Suntory Beverage and Food’s business in Great Britain and Ireland, will resilience in the company's supply chains.
Two panel sessions are also scheduled for the afternoon – one weighing up collaboration across the supply chain and the other discussing issues including regulation and working with industry bodies.
And a pair of Diageo executives are set to close the conference with a session on how the drinks giant’s Breakthrough innovation team is working in the area of sustainability.
Booking: Limited spaces remain – please find more information on the Arena website.
Date: 22 January
Contact: If you have questions about tickets, group discounts, sponsorship or marketing, contact Ben Gemmell: ben.gemmell@arena-international.com
