St Austell Brewery crowned Green Large Organisation of the Year at major UK sustainability awards
28th September: St Austell Brewery has been named Green Large Organisation of the Year at the Green Awards UK.
The award recognises businesses demonstrating exceptional leadership and measurable impact in sustainability, placing the 175-year-old independent brewery, pub company and wholesaler among the country’s leading organisations driving positive environmental and social change.
The national accolade comes just months after St Austell Brewery was named Best Sustainable Pub Company at the Publican Awards.
Emily Coon, Sustainability Manager at St Austell Brewery, said: "To be recognised alongside, and ahead of, some of the country's biggest organisations is incredibly rewarding.
"Being named best sustainable pub company in the UK in March was a fantastic moment because it came from within our own industry. This award feels significant in a different way because it recognises our sustainability efforts alongside businesses in so many other sectors.
"It's a powerful endorsement of the progress we've made, and the commitment shown by teams across our business to embed sustainability into the way we operate every day. While there's still plenty more to do, receiving this recognition gives us even greater confidence that we're moving in the right direction.”
The recognition follows the launch of St Austell Brewery's long-term sustainability strategy, Crafting a Brighter Future, which was unveiled last year alongside the company's first major rebrand in decades.
The strategy embeds sustainability across every area of the family-owned business, from reducing carbon emissions and waste across its pubs and offices, to supporting local supply chains and creating a lasting positive impact for its people and communities.
About St Austell Brewery
St Austell Brewery was founded as a family-owned company in 1851 and has been fuelled by Cornish spirit and independent thinking ever since. Celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, it is the South West’s leading brewing, hospitality and drinks wholesale business.
The company operates two breweries, in St Austell and Warmley (near Bath), following the acquisition of Bath Ales in 2016. Its award-winning beers - including Tribute pale ale, Proper Job IPA and korev lager - are available in pubs and supermarkets nationwide.
St Austell Brewery owns over 160 pubs across the South West, comprising of 45 managed houses alongside managed operator and leased and tenanted sites that are independently run by business partners.
With a network of six distribution centres across the region, from St Columb to Wimborne, the company is the South West’s leading drinks wholesaler. In 2026, it became a majority shareholder in Harbour Brewing Company, expanding Harbour’s distribution footprint and making its high-quality craft beers available in St Austell Brewery pubs and for wholesale customers.
Proud of its heritage and inspired by the future, St Austell Brewery is brewing great experiences for generations to come.
For further information please contact Charlotte Turner via charlotte.turner@staustellbrewery.co.uk.
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