Arbikie Highland Estate Distillery has officially achieved B Corp certification, joining a growing number of Scottish producers recognised for their commitment to social and environmental standards.
The family-owned distillery, based on Scotland’s east coast, was built on a “field to bottle” model, growing its own crops and handling distilling and bottling onsite. That hands-on approach has led to several sustainability milestones in recent years.
Among the most notable is the creation of Nàdar Gin and Vodka, made from peas. These spirits are classed as carbon-negative and, according to the distillery, not only avoid emissions but actively reduce carbon from the atmosphere. Arbikie was also the first in the world to produce spirits with this classification.
The business is also in the process of transitioning to green hydrogen energy. Once complete, it’s expected to become the first distillery globally to operate continuously using this low-carbon power source.
Arbikie Director Iain Stirling said, “Sustainability has never been a marketing slogan for Arbikie—it’s at the very heart of who we are. Becoming a B Corp, producing the world’s first carbon-negative gin and vodka, and transitioning to green hydrogen energy are not separate projects, but part of a single vision: to prove that world-class spirits and environmental responsibility go hand in hand.
“As a family business of over 400 years, it’s very important to my brothers and I that we build on what we inherited from our parents, passing on a lasting, positive legacy from our generation to the next.”
Master Distiller Dr Kirsty Black added, “At Arbikie, sustainability has always been at the heart of everything we do – from field to bottle. Becoming B Corp certified is a proud moment for our team and reflects our deep commitment to sustainability, community, and crafting spirits with purpose. It’s an honour to stand alongside other businesses driving positive change across Scotland and beyond.”
Arbikie now joins over 10,000 B Corp-certified businesses worldwide, with more than 2,500 of those based in the UK.