Blending artisanal expertise with technological innovation to create one of Australia’s most recognized gin brands.
At Four Pillars, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a commitment to shaping the future of sustainable distilling.
As the first carbon-neutral gin distillery in Australia, Four Pillars has been setting the standard for premium, eco-conscious gin production without compromising on taste. Through continuous innovation that blends artisanal expertise with local ingenuity, Four Pillars has earned international acclaim.
Powered by Fermecraft and our state-of-the-art automation technology, the distillery has earned international recognition for excellence and innovation. Its achievements include being named International Gin Producer of the Year three times, winning the 2023 Sustainable Distillery of the Year Award, and producing the highest-scoring gin at the 2024 International Wine and Spirit Competition, among numerous other prestigious accolades.
From turning waste into opportunity, repurposing used Australian oranges to make marmalade, to employing closed-loop water systems for water conservation and energy efficiency, Four Pillars has taken significant measures to reduce its environmental footprint. By embracing the principles of a circular economy, Four Pillars have set a high standard for sustainability in the distillery industry.
We're very passionate about trying to save energy, trying to save water and trying to reduce waste.
Surrounding its Yarra Valley facility is the "Copper Veil," a copper fence that doubles as a radiator, passively cooling hot water in the production process to conserve energy.
Even spent botanicals from distillation find new life as compost, supporting local gardens as well as the brand’s commitment to circular, sustainable practices.
Each year, Four Pillars repurpose orange waste into over 30,000 jars of marmalade – turning a sustainability challenge into a customer favorite.
A key to Four Pillars’ continuing to achieve its ambitious sustainability goals is its collaboration with Fermecraft, our solution partner with expertise in the distilling and brewing industry. Our Totally Integrated Automation (TIA) concept as well as our advanced automation hardware forms the backbone of the Fermecraft technology, enabling flexibility and ensuring a quality product.
Fermecraft equips Four Pillars with solutions to streamline operations, minimize energy usage and reduce unplanned downtime. Leveraging real-time monitoring and seamless optimization, Four Pillars is empowered to innovate and adapt to change with confidence – delivering consistently exceptional craft gins with minimal environmental impact.
Four Pillars have the flexibility to create all different kinds of gin due to the level of advanced technology and automation available to them. This ensures that the production process is consistent, reliable and repeatable, allowing them to focus on the more artisan aspects of manufacturing.
By showcasing local ingenuity with real impact, Four Pillars exemplifies the spirit of Siemens Xcelerator Beyond 1%: Australia taking a leading role in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, beyond the 1% of emissions we are responsible for today.
Together, with Four Pillars and Fermecraft, we demonstrate how strategic partnerships built from trust and shared vision can deliver exceptional quality while also reducing environmental impact – an aspiring example for industries across the world to follow.
With an ecosystem of like-minded partners, transformative change can go beyond borders, setting global standards of economic, business and environmental sustainability.
