Diageo Sustainable Solutions — Innovation Accelerator
Enriched Corporate · Found: 2026-03-14 21:01
Diageo invites innovators globally to pilot sustainability solutions in their value chain across packaging, water, carbon, and agricultural challenges. Pilots run 4-6 months with Diageo funding and resources. Round 5 expected 2024/2025.
Source: https://www.diageo.com/en/esg/sustainability/diageo-sustainable-solutions
Funding Details
- Funder
- Diageo
- Funding Goal
- Test and validate pioneering sustainability solutions in packaging, water stewardship, carbon reduction, and agricultural challenges within Diageo supply chains
- Funding Amount
- Funding dependent on pilot scope; no fixed amounts published
- Deadline
- Round 5 expected late 2024 — check dss@diageo.com for status (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Contact dss@diageo.com. Application reviewed for relevance to current challenge areas. Selected pilots receive Diageo time, expertise, and funding.
- Target Region
- Global (Diageo operates in Kenya/East Africa, India, Southeast Asia among others)
- Contact
- dss@diageo.com
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 21:01
Application Checklist
Eligibility
Project Scope
Constraints
Summary
Diageo Sustainable Solutions (DSS) is a corporate innovation accelerator programme that invites global innovators to pilot sustainability solutions within Diageo operations and supply chains. The programme has run 4 rounds since 2020, with 14 pilots currently running across packaging lightweighting, water sensor technology, wastewater treatment, and smallholder farmer support. The programme targets packaging innovations, carbon reduction technologies, water stewardship solutions, and agricultural supply chain improvements. Pilots run 4-6 months, with Diageo providing access to its operational infrastructure, expertise, and funding commensurate with the pilot scope. Only one innovator is typically selected per challenge statement. Diageo has significant operations in Kenya (East African Breweries), India, and Southeast Asia, making the programme potentially relevant for organizations working in these geographies. However, the programme is innovation-focused and oriented toward technology and process improvements rather than community-based waste collection or NGO operations. Round 5 was expected to be posted in late 2024 but status is unclear as of early 2026. Interested parties should contact dss@diageo.com directly.
Historical Context
4 rounds completed since 2020. 14 active pilots. Diageo East African Breweries in Kenya is a relevant country operation. Programme page last updated August 2024.
Why it was added
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