Emily Payne writes about Maker’s Mark’s sustainability practices for GreenBiz.
- The whiskey company is using its 1,100 acres of land to cultivate 30 new varieties of grain.
- Next year Maker’s Mark will plant 10,000 white oak saplings which will be made into whiskey barrels in the future.
- Maker’s Mark also maintains a nature preserve, water sanctuary, and pollinator garden on its campus.
- Private sector leadership like this is crucial for reaching our environmental objectives.
“The private sector has an opportunity to pave a path forward for other sectors. Companies can set high standards for conservation and regeneration that incorporate the latest science and technology, filling the gaps where policy may stop short — or move too slowly.”
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