Sustainability
Our Commitment
At Grays, we are committed to bringing pleasure to life while maintaining a comprehensive strategy to improve our carbon footprint and support the local social fabric. Our approach focuses on a true circular economy, particularly through innovative glass management and sustainable production.
Glass Recycling: Our Challenge & Commitment
Grays produces more than 3.3 million bottles annually. While we import approximately 800 tons of single-use bottles each year, our circular systems are designed to minimize environmental impact:
The Consigned Model: 90% of our production consists of consigned bottles, and over 80% of these are successfully returned.
High Reuse Rate: Once washed, these bottles are re-used 4 to 5 times.
Proze Ver Initiative: In collaboration with Oxenham and Scott, we provide island-wide glass collection points to give bottles and jars a second life. This initiative reduces landfill pressure and creates a local circular economy.
Innovation: ecoSPIRITS
We have introduced ecoSPIRITS, a technology designed to replace traditional single-use glass bottles in the spirits industry.
- Reusable ecoTOTE Containers: Spirits are transported in durable, 4L/4.5L tamper-proof ecoTOTES.
- Superior Sustainability: Each ecoTOTE can be reused up to 100 times, whereas regular bottles are typically reused only 4–6 times.
- Carbon Impact: This system reduces packaging and distribution CO₂ emissions by 60%–90%. Every cocktail served via ecoSPIRITS saves 150g of CO₂.
- Local Partnerships: This initiative is already supporting sustainable hospitality at leading Mauritian resorts like Preskil Beach Resort and Solana Beach Resort.
5 Rums: From Cane to Glass*
Our “Single Estate” rums, including those from the New Grove Distillery, are produced with a focus on quality and environmental stewardship.
- Sustainable Cultivation: It begins with sugarcane grown on over 6,000 hectares of the Terra Estate.
- Circular Fertilization: We transform Vinasse (a distillery byproduct) into fertilizer to boost the growth of the very sugarcane used for our rum.
- Resource Efficiency: New Grove Distillery has a daily production capacity of 30,000L and employs meticulous distillation and ageing processes.
Our Environmental Commitment
We are actively exploring new avenues to further our sustainability goals:
- Renewable Energy: Moving from fossil energy to sustainable wood chips and pellets.
- Energy Self-Sufficiency: Investigating the installation of a Biodigester to produce methane from distillery effluents, aiming to make our operations energy self-sufficient.
- Water Management: We continue to prioritize water efficiency, utilizing rainwater harvesting to cover up to 20% of our annual needs.
“Yes” to good times, “No” to drunk driving
Our Social Network campaign to sensitize the general public
At Grays, we believe in bringing pleasure to life. However, a good memory can only stay that way if everyone gets home safely. Driving under the influence of alcohol—even in small amounts—impairs judgment, vision, and coordination, significantly increasing the risk of accidents.
To protect our community, Grays Inc. Ltd launched the “For Good Memories” campaign. This initiative is designed to sensitize road users and raise island-wide awareness about the dangers of drunk driving. We are committed to being a responsible company, ensuring that the spirits we produce are enjoyed safely and sustainably.
