Pernod Ricard S.A. — Ethics Grade C

Pernod Ricard S.A. receives an overall ethics grade of C (48/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Food & Beverage. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 40
• privacy: 80
• consumer: 45
• environment: 50
• humanRights: 55

Documented incidents (3)

• Russia Export Resumption (medium, 2023) — The company faced intense backlash for resuming exports of Absolut Vodka to Russia despite the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. While they eventually halted again, the move caused significant reputational damage.
• India Market Manipulation Probe (medium, 2022) — The Indian government accused Pernod Ricard of violating competition rules by providing financial guarantees to retailers in exchange for shelf space, effectively stifling competition in the region.
• Pressure to Drink Allegations (medium, 2019) — Former employees in France alleged a toxic work culture where they were pressured to consume high amounts of alcohol with clients. Some claims included sales reps suffering from chronic liver conditions.

Documented good deeds

• Water Replenishment Project — Committed to replenishing 100% of water used in high-risk watersheds by 2030.

Ethical alternatives

• William Grant & Sons — Family-owned with stronger focus on carbon-neutral distillation for specific brands.