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How 6 O'Clock Gin Took Control of Their Carbon Footprint

Food & Beverage · Case Study

Helping ambitious UK brands in food and drink understand their carbon footprint, reduce GHG emissions, and future-proof their operations through data-led climate action.

Client Testimonial

"The Carbon Stamp have been brilliant at helping us calculate our carbon footprint and understand its implications. We now have a toolkit to enable us to demonstrably reduce our impact on the environment. This is good for the planet and good for our business, our staff and our customers."— Felicity Hall, Founder, 6 O'Clock Gin

Before Using The Carbon Stamp

After Using The Carbon Stamp

The Company

6 O'Clock Gin is an award-winning British distillery producing premium craft spirits using traditional methods and ethically sourced ingredients. With distribution across major UK and international retailers, the business represents a growing force in the food and beverage sector, where sustainability credentials are fast becoming a key buying factor for consumers and supply chain partners alike.

As a brand rooted in quality, heritage, and innovation, 6 O'Clock Gin recognised the importance of carbon footprint transparency in demonstrating its commitment to the environment, aligning with responsible sourcing policies, and building trust with eco-conscious customers.

The Challenge

To kickstart their net zero ambitions and meet stakeholder expectations, 6 O'Clock Gin needed to understand the carbon impact of their operations.

The business knew it was time to move beyond general sustainability values and begin backing them up with measurable data—but needed expert support to make it happen, fast and efficiently.

How The Carbon Stamp Helped

  1. Kickoff & Boundary Definition: We ran a kickoff session to define operational boundaries, identify emission sources across production, logistics, and retail.
  2. Data Collection: Our team worked closely with their internal stakeholders to gather utility, supply chain, and distribution data, ensuring accuracy without interrupting day-to-day operations.
  3. Reporting & Recommendations: We delivered a detailed carbon impact report with clear hotspot analysis, a breakdown of emissions by category, and specific recommendations for reduction opportunities.

Key Benefits Achieved

BenefitOutcome
Verified Carbon FootprintFirst-time assessment aligned with GHG Protocol and industry best practices
Sustainability Strategy KickstartData-driven roadmap created to inform future carbon reduction actions
Retail & Buyer ReadinessStrengthened ESG credentials when pitching to sustainability-focused retailers
Stakeholder EngagementInternal teams equipped with GHG data insights for ongoing reporting and improvements
Trusted Carbon PartnerEnd-to-end support from assessment to recommendations with sector-specific expertise

Looking Ahead

With a verified carbon footprint now in place, 6 O'Clock Gin is equipped to make smarter, sustainability-led decisions, both internally and across its supply chain. Their next step? Using the report insights to implement emissions reductions across their production and logistics operations while preparing for retail buyer ESG assessments and industry-wide sustainability expectations. As the food and beverage sector continues its path toward net zero, and with carbon transparency becoming essential for both B2B and D2C success, 6 O'Clock Gin is well-positioned to lead by example, thanks to a strong GHG baseline and an ambitious mindset.

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