COVID-19 RESPONSE

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Pernod Ricard USA is attempting to navigate these challenging times, as we work together to protect the health and safety of our employees while also remaining open for business and serving our communities. Like you, we are closely monitoring the latest developments relating to the spread of COVID-19, and will revisit these procedures -- based on the latest guidance from government and health authorities. As the COVID-19 news changes rapidly, we wanted to provide a real-time update on how we are addressing the situation at Pernod Ricard USA as it relates to our employees, facilities and events.

 

HAND SANITIZER

Pernod Ricard USA is responded to a call to action from the U.S. Administration by producing and donating hand sanitizer to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The hand sanitizer is being produced at Pernod Ricard USA ‘s Ft. Smith, Arkansas manufacturing facility, the Smooth Ambler distillery in West Virginia, Rabbit Hole Distillery in Louisville, Kentucky and the TX Whiskey Distillery in Ft. Worth, TX. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE.

Our team worked closely – and extremely quickly – with the Administration to remove regulatory hurdles so we could start production. The hand sanitizer was coordinated with U.S. government authorities, with the aim to supply the areas of greatest need first.

UPDATES:

  • Pernod-Ricard on Tuesday, April 7, shipped a full truckload of hand sanitizer to the LCMC Health Distribution Center in New Orleans. The 523 gallons of sanitizer were packaged in 220 cases with a total of 2,640 bottles.

  • The company also loaded a UPS truck with another 88, 55-gallon drums of sanitizer to the New York Police Department as part of Operation Blue Blood. It is the second of its weekly donation of hand sanitizer to the NYPD. In partnership with UPS, the two companies will continue weekly shipments to NYPD indefinitely.

  • Pernod-Ricard can now produce 13,400 gallons of hand sanitizer per week in the United States, and it will make donations to wherever there are shortages.

 

CHARITABLE GIVING

  • Jameson has donated $500,000 to the United States Bartenders Guild and matched an additional $100,000 in consumer contributions to assist in relief efforts for out of work service industry employees. >> More Info and read the feature in PEOPLE here.

  • Our distributor partner, RNDC matched our $500,000 donation for a total contribution of $1,000,000. >> More Info

  • We are offering our BarSmarts Mixology Education Program at no cost for out of work service industry employees through April 30, 2020 with code: TRYBARSMARTS >> Sign Up

 

TEMPORARY CLOSURES

All non-production offices across the region have been closed. Employees have been asked to work from home in accordance with our agile policy.