Alpine Distilling is the first-ever recipient of the Gold Medal distinction through the Park City | Summit County Green Business Program, which scores area businesses on their sustainable practices and ability to reduce waste. Alpine Distilling said it has integrated sustainability into all aspe cts of its operations, from energy-efficient production systems and water conservation efforts to waste-reduction initiatives and responsible hospitality operations. The distillery designed its production facility around efficient low-pressure steam systems, heat recovery technology, LED lighting and natural barrel-aging methods that reduce energy consumption and eliminate the need for climate-controlled warehouse storage. “At Alpine, sustainability has never been a marketing exercise,” said Sara Sergent, CEO and master botanical distiller. “It’s about stewardship, accountability and operating in a way that respects the mountains, water and community that make Park City so extraordinary. Every operational decision we make considers the long-term impact on the people and place around us.” Alpine Distilling has also incorporated sustainability practices throughout its downtown lounge, Park City Social Aid Pleasure Club, including comprehensive recycling programs, food-waste management initiatives, material reuse efforts and operational systems that allow the lounge to regularly operate with less than one bag of trash per shift. The company’s environmental leadership has been recognized with multiple honors, including Utah Business Green Business of the Year in 2021 and 2024, Recycle Utah Business of the Year in 2022, and, in 2026, the first-ever Gold Medal distinction awarded by the Park City Green Business Program. Sergent recently shared Alpine Distilling’s sustainability initiatives and operational transparency during her presentation at Ginposium 2026 in London on June 12, joining global spirits leaders to discuss sustainability, the future of gin, production innovation and responsible industry practices. “Our goal is continuous improvement — to keep measuring, innovating and demonstrating that exceptional spirits and responsible environmental practices can coexist,” Sergent said. The company said it continues to advance sustainability initiatives across its distillery operations, hospitality programs and botanical education efforts, including its recently launched Forager app. More information is available at alpinedistilling.com. The post Alpine Distilling earns Green Business Program’s first gold medal appeared first on Park Record. ...read more read less