Gruppo Branca: 2024 Sustainability Report Consolidates Growth and Responsibility

Gruppo Branca presents its 2024 Sustainability Report. The document highlights continued international growth and confirms a business model based on quality, responsibility, and respect. The year records investments in people, improved environmental performance, and an increase in value generated and redistributed. A journey that marks the milestone of 180 years of history celebrated in 2024. The company strengthens its global profile, with products distributed in approximately 160 countries and 80% of revenue coming from abroad. Milan serves the European, US, and Asia-Pacific markets, while Argentine production covers part of South America. Development continues in Africa and the Middle East. Bottled product volume approaches 80,000 tons.

“Presenting the Sustainability Report means telling who we are: not just results, but identity, values, and responsibility toward the future. This year we celebrate 180 years of history, a living heritage that continues to guide us with quality, consistency, and respect—states Niccolò Branca, President and CEO of Gruppo Branca. 2024 demanded clarity and conscious vision from us. We invested in people, training, and process transparency; we improved resource efficiency and strengthened our relationships. Complexity doesn’t intimidate us: it becomes leverage when approached with balance, culture, and collaborative capacity. For us, growth is authentic only if it generates shared value. We continue to innovate while preserving our roots, to build a sustainable ecosystem, to be present with care for territories and communities—a care that extends to people, the environment, and the solidity of our operations.”

2024 marks an improvement in resource management: –6% electricity consumption, –7% water consumption, and –8% total waste. The decommissioned barrel recovery project continues, avoiding landfill disposal of approximately 20 tons of Slovenian oak, converted into raw material for new industrial uses. The Italian subsidiary continues its efficiency plan: by 2025, refrigeration units and a boiler will be replaced. The facility uses solar thermal panels and a photovoltaic system dedicated to lighting the chimney tower.

The Report confirms the centrality of people: +7% workforce, 99% of employees with permanent contracts, and +6% total training hours. Programs strengthened technical-specialist skills, safety, quality, and psycho-physical well-being. Accademia Branca remains a benchmark for development and inclusion. Branca USA obtains Best Place to Work 2024 certification.

The Group records growing economic results: €465.89 million in economic value generated (+19%), +21% production value, +16.5% economic value distributed, and +47% net profit. 45% of the value created goes to suppliers, 10% to employees, 17% to Public Administration, and 28% to shareholders and capital providers. The procurement strategy consolidates with the expansion of the supplier network, increased by 31% in 2024.

Fernet-Branca, Brancamenta, Carpano, Antica Formula, Punt e Mes, Borghetti, Stravecchio Branca, Grappa Candolini, Vodka Sernova, and Gin Spirito Blu confirm their competitive strength. The Group also strengthens distribution agreements with international brands in the Italian market. The 2024 Sustainability Report reaffirms Gruppo Branca’s commitment to integrating tradition, environmental responsibility, people development, and economic value creation. A model built on a long-term vision, in continuity with 180 years of activity.