Our approach
Not a mission statement — a process. This is the value chain we hold ourselves to, the numbers behind it, and where we still have work to do.
Three words we test every decision against
Responsibility
We treat every stage of the value chain — raw materials, suppliers, manufacturing, transport, packaging, sale — as ours to answer for, not something to outsource and forget about.
Respect
For the people who grow and distil what we bottle, for the customers who trust the label, and for the environments our supply chain passes through along the way.
Trust
Earned through transparent reporting rather than claimed outright — this page exists so you can check our working, not just take our word for it.
The value chain
At A Clean Spirit, we look at the entire value chain – from raw materials, suppliers, manufacturers, transport, distribution to packaging and sales. For each and every product, we look at how we can make the most sustainable choice possible that also makes it possible to sell the product at a fair price.
Long-term, vetted suppliers
SOURCING
We work with distilleries and material suppliers we’ve built long-term relationships with, vetted against local environmental and labour standards.
Renewable energy, by design
PRODUCTION
We exclusively partner with distilleries committed to environmental excellence, including partners that run on 100% self-generated renewable energy and reuse captured CO2 for local soda production.
Lighter, recycled, certified
PACKAGING
Lightweight glass bottles to cut transport emissions, labels from 100% recycled fibre, FSC-certified cork and wood stoppers, and grass-fibre or recycled cardboard outer packaging.
Wind over diesel, where it counts
TRANSPORT
Selected shipments cross the Atlantic on traditional sail ships that run on wind alone. The rest of our logistics moves primarily by truck within Europe, with limited sea-container freight.
Held to the same bar everywhere
COMPLIANCE
We require every business partner to adhere to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact, which cover areas such as human rights, labor standards, environmental sustainability, and anti-corruption.
Measured, not assumed
REPORTING
2024 was the first year we completed full Scope 1–3 emissions reporting under the GHG Protocol, giving us an honest baseline to actually improve against.
From distillery to bottle, we choose differently
Every detail matters. That’s why we look beyond what’s inside the bottle and consider how every part of our products is made, moved and packaged.
Transported with
A conscious choice
Transported by a traditional wind powered sail ship.
Distilled with
renewable energy
Distilled with renewable energy at responsible distilleries.
Labels made of 100%
Recycled paper
Produced with labels that are made from 100% recycled paper only.
Bottles made of
Recycled glass
Bottled in glass bottles made with recycled European glass.
Bottles are made
light weight
Made with lightweight bottles that use less material.
"Sustainability isn't a destination. It's a jouney of continuous improvement. We know there's more work to be done, and we're approaching it with the same humility determination that got us this far."
Bintu Singh,
CEO, A Clean Spirit
Meet the team behind the process
Our mission, our values, and the small crew in Odense who actually run this day to day.