For the second year running, the European Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad & Tobago (EUROCHAMTT), in partnership with the United Nations Trinidad & Tobago office has named the ANSA McAL Group of Companies the Sustainability Champion 2025 – in the Large Companies category. This prestigious award was presented at a ceremony hosted by His Excellency Dr. Christophe Eick, German Ambassador to Trinidad & Tobago and Special Envoy for Climate Issues in the Caribbean, where Frances Bain-Cumberbatch, Chief Legal and External Affairs Officer, accepted on behalf of the Group.
“For ANSA McAL, sustainability was in action long before it became stylish. Our sustainable approach to business isn’t only about doing the right thing, we use it to drive economic value. By reducing waste, water and energy use, we lower the cost of production, improve margins and overall profitability. By investing in our people and innovating responsibly we increase productivity levels and create competitive advantage. Through sustainability we generate lasting value for our business, our communities, and everyone we serve,” Frances Bain-Cumberbatch remarked. “This honour reflects the dedication of every ANSA McAL employee and inspires us to continue fulfilling our Purpose of Inspiring Better Choices for a Better World.”
How ANSA McAL Got Here
This award shines a spotlight on some of the Group’s standout projects that deliver environmental and social benefits in addition to economic returns such as:
- Circular Economy: Carib Brewery which has been operating a returnable bottle business model for over 75 years, recently invested in a new state of the art returnable bottling line to meet increasing local as well as export demand. This line is highly efficient, using less water and energy and produces less waste. This new line supports the growth objectives in the Beverage Sector and makes our brewery very attractive to international strategic partners.
- Climate Change Mitigation at Scale: ANSA Packaging’s Carib Glassworks has earned GHG Scope 1 & 2 Footprint, GHG Scope 3 Footprint and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Approved badges from the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (LOCT) These badges validate the rigorous measurement of Carib Glassworks’ carbon footprint in line with science-based targets in support of the Paris Agreement. Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT) is an educational platform for suppliers and a company collaborative for their buyers (LOCT partners). It was created to accelerate action towards reducing supply chain carbon emissions. It is an international consortium of multinational companies such as Pepsi Cola, Nestle and Heineken. Therefore, these certifications give assurances to Carib Glassworks’ existing international partners and assist in attracting new strategic partners. It is a signal to investors that growth is built on transparent, high-integrity practices.
- Investing in Green Energy: ANSA McAL completed Phase II of the Monte Plata Solar Park ahead of schedule, doubling its clean-power output to serve an additional 50,000 Dominican Republic households
- Safe Working, Every Day: Through the rollout of a new Safety Management System and the adoption of eleven Life-Saving Rules, ANSA McAL achieved a reduction in workplace accidents between 2023 and 2024—the fourth consecutive year of improvement. Fewer incidents translate into higher productivity and a stronger safety culture.
- Global Reporting Standards: ANSA McAL is a first mover in the work it has done to-date to voluntarily align itself with the IFRS S1 Standard. ANSA McAL’s Head Office and four high-impact sectors—Beverage, Construction, Financial Services, and Manufacturing—underwent a voluntary IFRS S1 Assessment. Alignment with IFRS S1 enhances investor confidence, streamlines cross-border capital access, and ensures disclosures meet the world’s most demanding benchmarks.
The EUROCHAMTT Sustainability Awards recognize private-sector leadership in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As Sustainability Champion 2025, ANSA McAL reaffirms its dedication to driving sustainable growth, empowering communities, and delivering long-term value for people, planet, and progress.
