FORCE FOR GOOD
Governance
We focus on strengthening and safeguarding our governance
Our approach
Our governance mechanisms are essential to our Force for Good approach, providing an enduring foundation for positive social and environmental outcomes
Our core pillars
Transparency & accountability
Being transparent works for everyone. It builds trust that we’re doing the right thing and helps us make sure that we can be happily held accountable to rules and regulations.
Human rights
Respect for human rights is a core principle that guides all of our business activities at Lion.
Safety & wellbeing
Keeping people safe is more than just a responsibility, it goes directly to the heart of our purpose of helping people to live well.
Sourcing with purpose
What we buy and who we buy from matters. It’s why we invest in a responsible and thriving supply chain that considers human rights and ethical business and environmental practices.
How are we tracking?
Diverse and ethical supply chain
Diverse and ethical supply chain
Everyone safe every day
*These metrics are subject to limited assurance.
Industry Associations
LION is proud to be a member of several industry organisations in Australia and New Zealand, as well as globally.
Global
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking
(members via KIRIN)
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to reducing harmful drinking and promoting understanding of responsible drinking.
(work supported through Australian and New Zealand Brewers Associations)
The World Brewing Alliance (WBA) is the international trade association for beer including national and regional trade associations as well as the largest brewers in the world and represents about 70% of the world’s beer production.
Australia
A pan-industry body representing the interests of the total alcohol industry in Australia – including beer, wine, spirits and retailers – on relevant alcohol policy and reputation matters.
Australian Association of National Advertisers
Represents the rights and responsibilities of companies and individuals involved in Australia’s advertising industry.
A national body that protects and represents the interests of more than 5,000 Australian Hotels.
Brewers Association of Australia
Represents major brewers in Australia on legislative and regulatory affairs, while building and protecting the reputation of the industry in the public domain.
A national industry body that represents the interests of Australia’s packaged retail liquor stores – providing advice, guidance and advocacy.
New Zealand
Association of New Zealand Advertisers
Advocates for NZ Advertisers in regulatory, political, media, and other relevant arenas to ensure fair and responsible advertising.
Brewers Association of New Zealand
Represents major brewers in New Zealand on legislative and regulatory affairs, while building and protecting the reputation of the industry in the public domain.
Operates as a collective voice for the brewing industry with a mission to grow the value and quality of the New Zealand beer sector.
The leading national organisation representing the interests of New Zealand’s business and employing sectors. Business NZ works to promote sustainable growth for business by providing legal and employment advice, and ensuring larger companies are represented in the policy, business and economic debate. Includes the Sustainable Business Council and the Major Companies Group.
Represents the hospitality industry with 3200 members. Focuses on member’s advisory service, and national and local advocacy and regulatory matters.
Represents alcohol producers, retailers and associations. Public facing media role to promote a balanced approach to regulation and harm minimisation.
NZ Winegrowers is the national organisation for New Zealand’s grape and wine sector and currently has approximately 1000 growers and 700 wineries as members. It is funded by a compulsory levy. NZ Winegrowers advocates for the NZ Wine industry, both locally and internationally, and provides support through research and marketing.
A national trade association representing the producers of distilled spirits. Spirits NZ’s focus is on regulatory issues and contains active members from New Zealand and international distillers.
A member-based organisation representing the depth and breadth of the packaging industry with a vision that by 2025, all packaging in New Zealand will be reusable, recyclable or compostable.