IARD’s Releases Progress Report on Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol-Related Harm
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has published a timely report highlighting encouraging progress against targets set by member states on UN Sustainable Development Goals and in the WHO Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol. This progress report provides an overview of trends in alcohol consumption and key indicators of alcohol-related […]
spiritsEUROPE fourth implementation report on the sectoral commitments submitted in the framework of the EU code of conduct for responsible business and marketing
2025 Report on the EU Code of Conduct: Delivering on responsible business and marketing spiritsEUROPE published its fourth report under the EU Code of Conduct, highlighting progress on digital consumer information and responsible drinking. By early 2025, over 3,000 e-labels had been launched via U-Label, exceeding targets ahead of schedule. Responsible drinking campaigns are now […]
Boosting Synergies Across Europe. Responsible Drinking Initiatives Annual Impact Report 2025
2025 Responsible Drinking Initiatives Report: A whole-of-society approach to reducing harmful drinking spiritsEUROPE published its 2025 Responsible Drinking Initiatives Report in May, highlighting how the sector continues to support the UN’s goal of reducing harmful drinking by 2030. In 2024, 98 campaigns across 25 countries reached over 80 million people. WHO data shows alcohol-attributable deaths […]
WSA Hosts Earth Day Event on Sustainability Initiatives & Responsible Practices
In honor of Earth Day 2025, the World Spirits Alliance and Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) gathered at Suntory Global Spirits’ New York headquarters to spotlight how the spirits industry is embedding sustainability into every aspect of its operations – from water stewardship to responsible consumption, through initiatives around water conservation, and sustainable agricultural […]
WSA CEO Shares Thoughts on Moderation During US Alcohol Awareness Month
April is #AlcoholAwarenessMonth in the U.S.—a time to reflect and reaffirm our collective commitment to fostering responsible drinking. It’s also an opportunity to recognize the rise of lower- and non-alcohol options and the spirits industry’s commitment to catering to a broader range of consumer needs. #WorldSpiritsAlliance members’ lower- and non-alcohol drinks give consumers more flexibility […]
The Road to 2030: Industry-led action to reduce harmful drinking in Asia-Pacific
APISWA published its 2025 report on how the alcohol industry is contributing to the WHO’s target of reducing harmful drinking by 20% by 2030. The report highlights progress across APAC, including national education campaigns, drink-driving prevention programmes, underage drinking safeguards, and efforts to tackle unrecorded alcohol. Initiatives like “Wrong Side of the Road” and “Smashed” […]
Countering illicit alcohol trade worldwide – Problems, Root Causes, and Solutions
The World Spirits Alliance’s roadmap on illicit alcohol examines the issue of illicit trade in alcohol, its root causes and potential solution. It also contains case studies, information about the impact of the COVID crisis & alcohol restrictions on illicit trade in alcohol, a perspective on the role of the WTO in the fight against […]