A $245-million Crown Royal Canadian Whisky distillery is coming to St Clair Township.
Global beverage alcohol leader Diaego announced its plans today for a 400-acre property which will include a distillery as well as blending and warehousing operations.
The facility will have the capacity to produce the equivalent of 10.5 million proof gallons of whisky and will operate with 100% renewable energy to ensure the distillery is carbon neutral and zero-waste to landfill from all direct operations.
“A low-carbon world is essential for a sustainable future, so I am thrilled to announce our first carbon neutral distillery in Canada as we continue to build momentum in our journey to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030,” said Perry Jones, President, North America Supply for Diageo. “We celebrate such a significant milestone for our Crown Royal brand, our North American operations and global footprint.”
The company says once the new facility is up and running, it will provide dozens of jobs in the community.
“We are excited about Diageo’s plans to invest in St. Clair Township and to bring positive economic impact to our community. The company’s commitment to building a carbon neutral operation is also aligned with our priorities in ensuring a clean environment in the businesses that are in our community,” said St Clair Township Mayor, Steve Arnold.
