June 22, 2021
Each year, June is recognized and celebrated as Pride Month throughout the US to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and advocate for equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQIA+ Americans. At Suntory, we are committed to creating an organization that enables employees from diverse backgrounds to carry out Yatte Minahare - the spirit of bold ambition - in their work and in...
April 21, 2020
Good corporate citizenship and social responsibility are central to our business, and fundamental to our culture. Based on our mission "To create harmony with people and nature," we set out to protect water and the environment, support the communities where our people live and work, and promote responsible consumption of our products. As a global leader in both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages...
March 23, 2020
Every March, people from around the world come together to honor and celebrate World Water Day. This year, its official theme is more important now than ever before: "World Water Day 2020, on 22 March, is about water and climate change - and how the two are inextricably linked. Adapting to the water effects of climate change will protect health and save...
January 30, 2020
2020 marks the start of a significant decade for the sustainability community as the United Nations' "Decade of Action" calls for progressive efforts to address urgent global challenges - ranging from environmental to social issues. To build a more sustainable future, the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are to be achieved by 2030. A number of these key priorities focus on water,...
October 31, 2019
We are excited to announce that we have recently launched a newly updated version of our Corporate Communications book, "We Are Suntory," which brings to life who we are - by featuring our diverse portfolio, showcasing our heritage of quality and craftsmanship, and expressing our philosophy, "To create harmony with people and nature." Included in the book is Suntory's mission, vision, and...
October 9, 2019
Rooted in our enduring mission "To create harmony with people and nature," on July 31, 2019, we announced a newly formulated "Sustainability Vision" to further our commitment to global sustainability and reinvigorate our efforts to foster a sustainable society through environmentally and socially conscious business activities. In 2015, the United Nations adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that favor collective action by all...
August 28, 2019
At Suntory, we recognize the essential role that water plays in fostering a healthy environment, including nurturing the forests that produce the high-quality groundwater we use in our products. As part of mission "To create harmony with people and nature," we created the Suntory Mizuiku -Education Program for Nature and Water, an educational program designed to share with children the importance of...
August 28, 2019
At Suntory, we strive to coexist in harmony with our surrounding ecosystems, which provide us with the necessary resources to craft the finest products. That's why protecting nature's greatest blessing, water, has always been a priority for us. In 2003, we launched the Natural Water Sanctuary Project, an initiative aimed at maintaining the sustainability of groundwater by nurturing and protecting the forests...
March 22, 2019
On March 22nd, 2019, people around the world came together to celebrate one of the essential building blocks of life - water. This year's World Water Day theme, "Leaving no one behind," is a statement that recognizes clean water is essential to life, and at Suntory, we are taking this day to recognize the importance of water as an essential part of...
March 1, 2019
This past October, we held our second annual "One Suntory Walk," a health and wellness program that encourages Suntorians around the globe to join in walking for a cause. This friendly competition was designed to encourage physical activity while raising funds to help support three charities that are engaged in environmental activities related to water and nature conservation. As part of our commitment...
November 1, 2018
Suntory strives to be Earth-friendly, from water conservation to minimizing waste, as evidenced by our company mission: "To create harmony with people and nature." In July, our company was recognized for these efforts by Nikkei Business Publications, as part of its annual Eco-Brand Survey 2018*1, a survey that measures how the environmental efforts of companies are perceived by consumers. For the seventh time,...
May 30, 2018
Ever wonder what gives our Jim Beam Bourbon its distinct and wonderful taste that has been beloved for centuries? In part, it's the local Clermont area-water, which is filtered naturally through limestone. Beam Suntory recently teamed up with Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, a 15,625-acre privately held forest just south of Louisville, Kentucky, to preserve and protect this vital natural resource. Together, we're...
March 23, 2018
Water. It is one of nature's greatest blessings and empowers us to be the company that we are. Without it, our business would not be possible. Because of this, we strive to protect water sources wherever we operate, focusing on nurturing healthy forest ecosystems in the forests that promote higher quality groundwater. As part of our commitment to coexistence, we have established 20...
January 10, 2018
30+ countries.7,000+ Suntory employees.1.2 billion steps.$200,000 raised.3 charities. At Suntory, we are known for our commitment to cultivating healthy ecosystems that protect natural water resources. And we are equally committed to cultivating healthy workplaces through various programs that motivate and encourage our employees to meet their fitness goals. This past October, as part of our workplace wellness program, we invited all Suntory employees...
October 19, 2017
Fresh sashimi. Handmade soba noodles. Slow-simmered dashi. The demand for authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine is rapidly spreading around the world.As Japan's rich culinary traditions and dishes are increasingly becoming points of focus with young chefs pursuing advanced culinary arts, Suntory, a company deeply rooted in Japanese culture and cuisine, is thrilled to kick off another year of partnership with The Culinary Institute of...
September 28, 2017
Without water, our business would not be possible. At Suntory, we believe it is our responsibility to nurture healthy ecosystems in the forests that produce the quality groundwater that we use in our products. As part of our commitment to ensuring a healthy and abundant natural environment for future generations, we created the Suntory Mizuiku -Education Program for Nature and Water. Do you...
July 21, 2017
Since 2011, Suntory has been conducting relief efforts to rebuild and rejuvenate the areas affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. As part of the project, Suntory established "The Vienna Philharmonic & Suntory Music Aid Fund" in 2012, which uses the power of music to support recovery efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake. In addition to the creation of a grant awarded...
September 1, 2016
Taking care of nature is intrinsic to all we do. Without an ecosystem of healthy forests and abundant water, we would not be able to create the products we do today. Through conservation efforts, we're working to keep water in its purest and most abundant form for future generations. True to our commitment to protecting precious resources, Suntory has pledged to preserve and...
July 1, 2016
At Suntory, we believe in doing more than simply creating good products: we strive to inspire and improve the lives we touch through culture and humanities. For more than 100 years, giving back to society has been the Suntory way. This philosophy began with our founder Shinjiro Torii's many community initiatives to enhance the places where he did business. The stakes were elevated...