Emperador Inc. (EMI), the company behind the world’s best-selling brandy, has announced a new type of loan that rewards them for being environmentally friendly. This is the first time a Philippine food and beverage company has secured this kind of financing arrangement.
According to a disclosure filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2026, Emperador Inc., together with Emperador Distillers, Inc. (EDI), will guarantee the refinancing of an existing loan through their subsidiary Emperador International Ltd. (EIL). The new loan facility is worth EUR 300,000,000 (approximately 300 million euros).
What Makes This Loan Special?
Think of this loan like getting money from a bank, but with a twist – if Emperador does good things for the environment, they get rewards or better terms on their loan. This type of loan is called a “sustainability-linked loan” or SLL.
The loan was arranged by three major banks: Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) from Singapore, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited, and DBS Bank Ltd. These banks are working together as the main organizers of this loan.
What Does Emperador Need to Do?
The loan has two main environmental goals that Emperador must work towards:
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions: The company needs to lower the amount of pollution they create from their direct operations (called Scope 1 and 2 GHG Emission Intensity). Think of this as reducing the smoke and harmful gases that come from making their products.
- Use more renewable electricity: Emperador needs to increase how much clean energy they use, like solar or wind power, instead of electricity from coal or other polluting sources.
Why These Goals Matter for Emperador
Making alcoholic beverages like brandy and whisky requires a lot of energy. Imagine boiling huge amounts of liquid and running big machines all day – that takes tons of electricity and creates heat, which can harm the environment.
According to the disclosure, Emperador has already been working on reducing their environmental impact through several projects:
- Their Whyte and Mackay facilities in Invergordon, Scotland have a bioenergy center and carbon capture technology
- Their Jura facility uses a biomass boiler (which burns plant materials instead of fossil fuels)
- All their sites in Scotland now have renewable electricity contracts
- Their facilities in the Philippines, Spain, and Mexico use renewable electricity contracts and solar panels
What the Company Chairman Says
Mr. Co, Chairman of Emperador Inc., expressed enthusiasm about the new facility, explaining that it allows the company to receive financial benefits while strengthening their commitment to sustainability. He described the sustainability-linked loan as a milestone that encourages the company to continue operating sustainably.
About Emperador Inc.
Emperador Inc. is one of the biggest spirits companies in the world. They make alcoholic drinks in four countries: the Philippines, United Kingdom, Spain, and Mexico. Their products are sold in 100 countries around the world.
Some of their famous brands include:
- Emperador Brandy – the world’s best-selling brandy
- Fundador Brandy – the first brandy de Jerez (a special type of brandy from Spain)
- Premium single malt whiskies: The Dalmore, Fettercairn, Jura, and Tamnavulin
The company’s shares are traded on both the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX), making it accessible to investors in both countries.
This information is based on Emperador Inc.’s SEC Form 17-C disclosure filed on April 14, 2026.
Source Note:This article is based on the company’s official press release and disclosures filed with the Philippine Stock Exchange’s Electronic Disclosure Generation Technology (PSE EDGE) system. For the complete and official version of the announcement, readers may visit the PSE EDGE website and search for the company’s filing directly.
