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World Peatland Day 2024 What a difference a year makes! On World Peatland Day, we are happy to celebrate our continued peatland restoration partnership and support ADLnature, who have been working hard to restore peatland on the Wyvis Estate. Following extensive work through the challenging Scottish weather, the peatland has been transformed to its former, wetter glory. This video shows how an area that was previously dry, damaged, and cracked is now flourishing. The placement of over 1,600 dams, 49,500 metres of reprofiling, and 81 pools treated with sphagnum all add up to a healthy peatland. Peatlands store twice as much carbon as forests, meaning they’re vital in tackling climate change. Just like forests, our peatlands are critical in supporting plants, wildlife, ecosystems, and the water cycle. Scotland is lucky to have one of the densest coverings of peatland in Europe, with approximately 20% of our country covered by peatland. The local Wyvis Estate holds special significance for us as the water source for our Invergordon Distillery. Our Sustainability team also sit on the Scotch Whisky Association Peat Supply Chain working group to further foster responsible management and use of peat across the industry. We look forward to watching the land and our partnerships continue to flourish. Join us in raising a glass to celebrate this boggy wonder! #whyteandmackay #worldpeatlandsday

DOMINIK OLSZANSKI ACMA, CGMA

Financial Controller at DHL Supply Chain

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Very important. Especially if you like a peaty whisky

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Anna Graham

Head of Environment, Science & Innovation (SWA)

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