The CEO Chair and Vice-Chair of IARD and IARD CEO outlined the detail of this initiative in a letter to Dr. Tedros,Director General of the World Health Organization in May 2021. In the letter they state: In response to the ...
Read MoreIn 2018, the United Nations called on our sector to take "concrete steps" towards eliminating marketing of alcohol products to minors as part of efforts to reduce underage drinking. The Digital Guiding Principles developed and implemented by IARD members respond ...
Read More25 September 2025, New York The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD), a science-based, not-for-profit organization with official status at the United Nations, welcomes the new Political Declaration on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NC Ds) at today’s Fourth UN ...
Read MoreA survey of more than 11,000 people across nine countries has found: 84% of drinkers are drinking the same or less alcohol during shutdowns, with almost one in three people (30%) saying they are drinking less or have stopped Of ...
Read MoreDear Dr. Tedros, The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges to communities around the world. Although the pandemic has heavily impacted our companies, and even more so our customers running hospitality premises, we remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting ...
Read MoreNew research shows closure of hospitality caused decline in Brits’ mental health One in three U.K. adults (34%) say their own social and mental wellbeing has been negatively impacted by the closure of pubs and other hospitality settings, with adults under ...
Read MoreNew statistics produced by one of the world’s leading studies assessing the burden of disease (Global Burden of Disease) and the World Health Organization show that alcohol-related harms are decreasing across Europe, with International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) members* ...
Read More20% drop in alcohol-attributable deaths underscores progress but highlights need for continued action Most countries on-track to meet 2030 targets Wednesday 17 September 2025 – Today, the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) publishes its Progress Report: Alcohol Consumption and ...
Read MoreThe CE Os of IARD’s 12 member companies – the world’s leading beer, wine, and spirits producers – wrote to Dr. Tedros, Director-General of the World Health Organization, to reiterate their commitment to supporting public health goals. Dear Dr. Tedros, The ...
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