Diageo Ireland

‘‘We are committed to creating a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected’’- Geraldine Joanes, People and Culture Director at Diageo Ireland. At the recent Menopause Excellence Awards (a partnership between Menopause Hub and Great Place to Work? Ireland), we were honoured to receive the Best Global Accolade for introducing support measures for our employees, including flexitime, adjusted uniforms, and desk fans to aid those who need it as they navigate the symptoms of menopause. Aligned with our global ‘Thriving Through Menopause’ guidelines and delivered through the dedicated work of Geraldine Joanes and team, Diageo Ireland has also appointed and trained two menopause champions, who aim to raise awareness and provide resources to affected employees and line managers. This work is part of Diageo’s ESG Society 2030 ambitions for an inclusive workplace and ensuring there are no barriers preventing colleagues from reaching their full potential, something we’re really passionate about. Pictured below is Loretta Dignam, Founder & CEO at The Menopause Hub and accepting the award was Geraldine Joanes, People and Culture Director at Diageo Ireland. Read more on the Menopause Excellence awards here, that highlights our work to create a truly inclusive workplace ?? https://lnkd.in/gZTT4Dzk #MenopauseAwareness #InclusiveWorkplace #DiageoIreland

?? Celebrating Excellence in Our Community! ?? We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 35th Annual Finbarr Flood Scholarships, recognizing academic excellence among young people from the community around St. James’s Gate in Dublin. Founded in memory of Finbarr Flood, these awards have supported nearly 200 students over more than three decades. At a special ceremony at the Guinness Storehouse earlier this week, eight outstanding students were awarded for their achievements. Each received a laptop package to support their future studies. The Finbarr Flood Scholarship 2024 Recipients are: ??David Obayagbona, St. Paul’s CBS ??Lio Garcia Cabral, St. Paul’s CBS ??Lehlogonolo Mashu, Presentation Secondary School, Warrenmount ??Abdullah Kotwal, CBS James Street ??Leah Mulligan, Liberties College of Further Education ??Roger Kataoka, St Setons Special awards went to Leah Mulligan (Finbarr Flood Award for Outstanding Achievement), Mary Cash (Mature Student Award), and Macy McGaughran (Mia Delaney Award). We at Diageo are incredibly proud to celebrate this academic excellence. These awards reflect our deep-rooted connection with the community that we work in. Join us in congratulating these remarkable students! ???? #CommunityImpact #DiageoIreland #GuinnessLegacy

We are delighted to launch the Diageo Ireland Community Impact Report today, outlining our continued support for good causes and impactful initiatives in Dublin 8 and beyond.? A total of €1.7 million was invested in the local community by Diageo Ireland in the twelve months between July 2023 and June 2024, across our four key pillars; ? Culture ? Education & Training ? Community Projects & Charitable Contributions ? Inclusion & Diversity We are proud to continue the legacy of the Guinness family by investing in local initiatives and working with community groups to support a vibrant and inclusive society.? We are also grateful for the efforts of our wonderful colleagues who volunteered a significant number of hours to help schools and charities, particularly in the Dublin 8 area. The full report can be accessed here ?? https://lnkd.in/gWcTZpW3 #CommunityImpact #DiageoIreland #GuinnessLegacy #Society #Dublin?

What an incredible five days at the 46th annual Guinness Cork Jazz Festival, 2024! Cork came alive this October Bank Holiday weekend with electric performances by 500+ artists across more than 99 venues.?The city and surrounding areas welcomed 100,000+ visitors and locals, who immersed themselves in all that Guinness Cork Jazz had to offer. Over its 46-year history, the festival has become one of Cork’s most impactful and anticipated annual events, boosting local business and uniting people through world-class music and soulful performances. There was a surprise special appearance by Grammy award-winning jazz artist Gregory Porter at the launch event on Thursday, which set the tone for the festival across headline shows, street performances, and the iconic Guinness Jazz Trails in pubs across Cork City, Douglas and Kinsale. We’re proud to drive this incredible festival in Cork, bringing together music legends each year for an unforgettable experience. We’re already counting down the days until Guinness Cork Jazz Festival 2025! #GuinnessCorkJazzFestival #GCJF24 #ItsJazzTime #GregoryPorter?

It’s an exciting day here at St James’s Gate, as we announce a further €30 million investment into the production of Guinness 0.0! Today’s investment will allow us to double our production capacity for Guinness 0.0 and brew 176 million pints of our non-alc stout a year, for domestic and international markets - as consumer demand continues to grow for non-alcoholic options. Earlier this week, we were delighted to welcome An Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Senator Catherine Ardagh to St James's Gate. While here, our Director of Beer Operations Aidan Crowe, brought them through the process of brewing Guinness 0.0; how it's brewed the exact same way as Guinness, and then goes through an additional complex process to gently remove the alcohol, while protecting the quality and taste of the product, guaranteeing the same premium experience that people have come to expect from Guinness – just without the alcohol. We’re really excited about the future for Guinness 0.0 and through investments like today, we are happy to support the rising demand for premium, non-alc options and consumers’ move towards moderation. #GuinnessZero #Innovation #NonAlcoholic #Investment

Last week we hosted 80 of Diageo's senior leaders from across Europe, all of whom visited Trinity College Dublin, for a three-day Digital Leadership Accelerator Training programme – a programme that was expertly developed in collaboration with Trinity Business School. At Diageo, we take a digital-first approach to business and with Dublin as Diageo’s European Digital Hub, it was the perfect location for informative panel discussions, workshops and presentations on; ?? AI strategy in business ?? The opportunity that Digital Transformation can offer your business ?? The importance of agile digital mindsets ?? Digital transformation through AI We were also honoured to have Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary in attendance, where he highlighted how – for a small island, Ireland plays such an outsized role in technology and digital transformation across Europe, something we at Diageo are proud to be a part of. We’re committed to leading this digital change across our business and plan to build on the information shared over these three days to maximise the opportunity that digital transformation can bring to our employees and our customers alike. #DigitalTransformation #Diageo #AI #Technology?#Data #BusinessInnovation

Everpour is a brand new circular keg and dispense system for spirits that we were excited to launch in Ireland this week! This is a truly innovative next step in our sustainability journey that aims to reduce carbon emissions, while supporting our customers and encouraging a more circular economy. Want to learn more? Here are all the details ?? https://lnkd.in/e5wHG3b6 #Innovation #Everpour #Sustainability?#Diageo

An Award Winning Sponsorship ?? Earlier this year Tanqueray 0.0% sponsored Dublin International Film Festival as premium partner with a common goal to elevate the cinema experience???. This was achieved through various touch points but a key element being the introduction of the ‘Tanqueray 0.0% film club’ - a curated series of indept interviews and Q&A’s with some of the industry’s most celebrated cinema talent. Last week, this partnership was recognised at the Irish Sponsorship awards winning best Entertainment and Event Sponsorship. ?? An amazing achievement for year one, and what an equally amazing team who helped make this such a success!???? Lorna Begley Samuel Javid Lauren Kavanagh PHD Diageo Ireland

Last week, we were glad to welcome MP Robin Swann to our Baileys Mallusk production plant in Northern Ireland. ? During the visit, Mr. Swann got a firsthand account of Diageo’s commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability in the production of the world's most loved liqueur, Baileys Original Irish Cream. ? Interim Operations Manager at the site, Fred Skelly and Head of Baileys Operations Robert Murphy, hosted Mr. Swann on the day and gave a behind-the scenes look at the phenomenal scale of the operation which, as 'Global Supply Plant of the Year 2022', is proud to be one of Diageo’s most efficient manufacturing sites internationally. ? Mr. Swann heard from Plant Lead Manufacturing Technician Miriam Gonzalez Temes on how we utilise Irish Whiskey and delicious fresh cream from the island of Ireland, to develop the unmistakable quality and taste of Baileys. Site Engineering Manager Tom Brown also took the time to explain the logistics involved in bottling and exporting Baileys every day to customers all around the globe. ? We are grateful for Mr. Swann's support of local industry in Northern Ireland, and we were glad to have the opportunity to discuss with him, our ambitions to decarbonise the site and transform the packaging materials we use in line with Diageo’s Society 2030 commitments. ? Once again, thank you MP Robin Swann for visiting us at Baileys Mallusk, and taking the time to hear about our continued commitment to delivering exceptional products while fostering a positive impact on society and the environment. ? #Diageo #BaileysIrishCreamLiqueur #BaileysMallusk #Innovation

We are seeing a continued and concerted move towards moderation among consumers, something that the recent Drinks Ireland - Ibec report confirmed, highlighting that non-alcohol beer sales in Ireland grew by 18% last year. This growing demand underscores the consumer-led shift towards greater balance and underpins the importance of established brands being able to offer consumers greater choice when it comes to non-alcohol alternatives of their favourite products. We've had great success in this area already through the rollout of Guinness 0.0 to more than 1,600 pubs across Ireland, and our recent launch of Rockshore 0.0 is another important step in our ongoing journey and investment in the non-alcohol category. Choice is key for consumers. The rising demand for non-alcohol products speaks volumes and we’re glad to be at the forefront of that, continuing to offer great-tasting, high quality alcohol-free options to those seeking to moderate. #Rockshore00 #NonAlcohol #Guinness00 #Moderation #Choice https://lnkd.in/eAbdAiHi