The Brand Activism Podcast

Can Vodka Help Curb the Climate Crisis?

June 30, 2023 Christian Budtz Season 2 Episode 3
Can Vodka Help Curb the Climate Crisis?
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The Brand Activism Podcast
Can Vodka Help Curb the Climate Crisis?
Jun 30, 2023 Season 2 Episode 3
Christian Budtz

Suvi Reinikkala, Marketing Director, led the global launch of Koskenkorva Vodka 'Climate Action' - the World's first vodka made entirely with regeneratively farmed barley. Suvi shares the fascinating story of how a small Finnish village is fighting the climate crisis by making vodka. 


Host: Christian Budtz


Short cuts: 

04:15  The cultural connection between Finland and vodka

06:00  The story of Koskenkorva Vodka

12:00  The 'Drink Sustainably' brand platform 

17:30  Unpacking the impact of regenerative farming 

21:30  How to make sustainability entertaining

24:30  From brand idea to real business transformation

30:45  Tracking impact

33:00  The path to commercial sustainability

36:00  The future role for marketing, innovation and brands 

Show Notes

Suvi Reinikkala, Marketing Director, led the global launch of Koskenkorva Vodka 'Climate Action' - the World's first vodka made entirely with regeneratively farmed barley. Suvi shares the fascinating story of how a small Finnish village is fighting the climate crisis by making vodka. 


Host: Christian Budtz


Short cuts: 

04:15  The cultural connection between Finland and vodka

06:00  The story of Koskenkorva Vodka

12:00  The 'Drink Sustainably' brand platform 

17:30  Unpacking the impact of regenerative farming 

21:30  How to make sustainability entertaining

24:30  From brand idea to real business transformation

30:45  Tracking impact

33:00  The path to commercial sustainability

36:00  The future role for marketing, innovation and brands