Bacardi Limited publishes 2009 Corporate Responsibility Report

The Bacardi Limited 2009 CR Report is published at: www.bacardilimited.com/resp_corp.html Highlights from the Report include: At the time of printing its CR Report, Bacardi Limited was on track to be certified to the leading global standards for quality, environment, and health and safety - ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 - for all its production facilities globally. In December 2009, Bacardi achieved these certifications becoming the only major spirits company to do so. Became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact; committed to aligning with principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, environment and anti-corruption. Decreased total water use by 4 percent, with a three-year reduction of more than 19 percent; enough to fill 250 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Reached goal of more than 12 percent of direct energy requirements from renewable sources, a 20 percent improvement over the last three years. Reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by more than 9 percent, with a three-year reduction of 14.5 percent. Elected to the Management Committee of the Better Sugarcane Initiative (BSI), a multi-stakeholder group working toward more responsible sourcing of sugarcane. Activated “Champions Drink Responsibly,” an international social responsibility campaign featuring Formula One 7-time champion Michael Schumacher, in 34 countries; 250,000 visitors to the website; campaign won two corporate social responsibility awards. Contributed more than US$3.9 million to philanthropic and community involvement programs. About Bacardi Limited Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, produces and markets a variety of internationally recognized spirits. Bacardi employs more than 6000 people, manufactures products at 27 facilities in 16 countries on four continents, and sells products in more than 100 markets globally. The full press release is at: www.bacardilimited.com/latest_news.html Comments and feedback are welcome using the "Contact Us" form on www.BacardiLimited.com.