Company Profile

Scotch Whisky Association (SWA)

Address:
Quartermile Two
2 Lister Square
Edinburgh
Scotland
United Kingdom (UK)
EH3 9GL
Website Address:
www.scotch-whisky.org.uk
ABOUT US

The mission of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) is to secure a sustainable future for the Scotch Whisky industry. We want Scotch Whisky to be produced sustainably, traded globally and enjoyed responsibly.

Our teams work across Scotland, the UK and around the world to:

- drive our sustainability strategy, working with our supply chain to fully decarbonising the industry
- campaign for regulatory and tax environments which support improved competitiveness and prosperity
- secure rules and frameworks that allow Scotch Whisky to trade freely and compete equally with like products anywhere in the world
- agree legal frameworks that ensure Scotch Whisky does not face unfair competition by enabling effective intellectual property protection
- build constructive relationships with national governments and international institutions on the role alcohol plays in society, including promoting responsible consumption and participating in action to tackle misuse.

SWA Strategy: 2023-2025

The SWA's mission is to secure a sustainable future for the Scotch Whisky industry.

This guiding principle of the Scotch Whisky Association's 2023 - 2025 Strategy will be to ensure sustainability is embedded in all that we do - from the industry's workforce to reaching consumers around the world; from delivering on our net-zero commitments to supporting the supply chain to make its own green transition; and from investing in communities across Scotland to growing exports to global markets.

The three-year strategy will focus on three strategic pillars:

People | Planet | Prosperity

Working with our member companies - which account for 97% of Scotch Whisky by production - as well as our supply chain and stakeholders across the UK and global markets, we will use our voice to help the industry harness the opportunities of the future, and ensure Scotch Whisky is produced sustainably, traded globally and enjoyed responsibly.

A Responsible Industry

We would like people to enjoy drinking Scotch Whisky, but it is important they do so responsibly. We want to be recognised as an industry leader in the promotion of responsible drinking and in our constructive engagement with national and international authorities to help reduce harmful drinking.

International Trade

Scotch Whisky is the world's number one internationally traded spirit with exports worth over £5.6bn in 2023. 43 bottles of Scotch Whisky are shipped every second to around 168 global markets, totalling the equivalent of 1.35bn bottles (70cl @40% ABV).

Skills and Inclusion

The Scotch Whisky industry is committed to building the skills and careers of our people, and working to achieve a more diverse and inclusive global workforce.

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