Brown-Forman (BF-B)

Overall impact
C (42)

Commentary

Brown-Forman is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 42.0 for overall impact (26th percentile compared to all companies), Brown-Forman ranks 27th out of 34 industry peers, behind Fortune Valley Treasures, Eastside Distilling, China New Borun and 23 others, and ahead of Kweichow Moutai, Becle, Endeavour Group and 4 others. On top material causes for Brown-Forman's industry (Beverages), Brown-Forman performs poorly in Reduced Waste (27.1 score), Quality Primary Education (38.2), Accountable Institutions (32.8) and 9 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Brown-Forman did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1870
Employees
4,900
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Beverages
Sub-industry
Distillers & Vintners
SASB industry
Alcoholic Beverages
Headquarters
Ky, United States
Share classes
BF-B
Mission
We enrich the experience of life, in our own way, by responsibly building beverage alcohol brands that thrive and endure for generations.
Description
Brown-Forman Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distills, bottles, imports, exports, markets, and sells various alcoholic beverages. It provides wines, whiskey spirits, whiskey-based flavored liqueurs, ready-to-drink cocktails, ready-to-pour products, vodkas, tequilas, gin, brandy, rum, bourbons, and liqueurs. The company offers its products primarily under the Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers' Craft, Gentleman Jack, Herradura, el Jimador, Korbel, Sonoma-Cutrer, Finlandia, Chambord, Gin Mare, Diplomático, Fords Gin, The Glendronach, Benriach, Glenglassaugh, and Slane brands. It is also involved in the sale of used barrels, and bulk whiskey and wine; and provision of contract bottling services. The company serves retail customers and consumers through distributors or state governments; and retailers, wholesalers, and provincial governments directly. It has operations in the United States, Germany, Australia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Canada, France, Mexico, Poland, Brazil, Japan, and internationally. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Brown-Forman, based on its industry sub-industry Distillers & Vintners. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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