News and Blog

November 2022 has seen York Gin win two separate awards for our efforts to be a responsible and sustainable business.We won the Environmental Hero award at the York Mix Hero Awards held at the Principal Hotel.We also walked away with the Socially Responsible Business Award at the York Press Business Awards held at York Racecourse.The two wins cement our reputation as a sustainable business, doing our best to minimise our environmental impact.Here are some of the things we’ve done: All our bottl …

A new Gin Bottle Refill Scheme in the York Gin shop reduces carbon emissions and makes the company more sustainable. It reduces the number of bottles produced - which is great for the environment. The gin bottle refill scheme encourages customers to re-use bottles they’ve already used and cleaned.Customers can bring any 70cl spirits bottle to the refill station at York Gin, Pavement. To encourage take up of the scheme, customers get a £5 discount. So it's great for the planet and great …

York Gin has just been accredited with the Good Business Charter, showing our commitment to the highest standards in responsible and sustainable business practice.The Good Business Charter (GBC) offers accreditation for organisations prioritising their employees, the environment, customers and suppliers, while paying their taxes according to the spirit of the law. Set up in 2019, the charter has the support of both the CBI and the TUC. Other partners include the Living Wage Foundation and the Pr …

EARTH DAY - 22 April 2022We know we depend on governments and huge companies to make the radical changes that are needed to start healing our planet. But Earth Day is a good reminder that we can all do our bit.For example, at York Gin, a brand new water management system will save over 250,000 litres per year. York Gin Daniel explains the environmentally-friendly water re-use systemGlobal problem - small, local solutions The vast majority of us realise we need to cut our carbon emissions …

York Gin has launched a brand new range of bottles today - and the historical rebrand massively cuts their carbon footprint.The company’s new bespoke Yorkshire-made bottles are 42% lighter than the originals, and travel 20 miles rather than 600 from the previous manufacturer in France. This cuts the carbon cost of transport by 95%.The bottles - made by Leeds-based, sustainable bottle manufacturer Allied Glass - are 100% plastic free, with paper tamper seals and wood and cork stoppers.The miniatu …