Greene King controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Reparations claims linked to Benjamin Greene
St Kitts and Nevis announced plans to seek reparations discussions concerning Benjamin Greene's historical ownership of 231 enslaved people on the island.
2021
The Black Bitch pub renaming dispute
Greene King's proposed renaming of The Black Bitch in Linlithgow prompted a residents' petition. Opponents emphasized the name's local historical meaning and connection with the town's coat of arms, while the company cited concerns about racist or offensive interpretations.
2021
Residents objected to Greene King's pub expansion plans
Public backlash
Residents lodged objections to plans submitted by Greene King for an outside bar, seating and extended opening hours at the Spyglass and Kettle pub, citing concerns including noise, anti-social behaviour and parking.
Source excerpt
But residents, concerned about the prospect of anti-social behaviour, inadequate parking and noise levels, have lodged objections.
Pub owner Greene King, who submitted the planning application to BCP Council, also requested an extension of opening times from 11am to midnight Monday to Saturday and 11am to 11pm on Sundays.
2020
Greene King apologizes over founder's profits from slavery
Company response
Greene King apologized for the profit one of its original founders made from the slave trade. Its chief executive said the company would invest to help the BAME community and support race diversity in its business.
Stated objective. help the black, Asian and minority ethnic community and support race diversity in its business
Company response
Apology — Greene King
Greene King, which describes itself as Britain's leading pub owner and brewer, apologised for the profit one of its original founders made from the slave trade.
Remediation — Greene King
He said the company would make investments to help the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community and to support race diversity in its business.
Source excerpt
Greene King, which describes itself as Britain's leading pub owner and brewer, apologised for the profit one of its original founders made from the slave trade.
He said the company would make investments to help the black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) community and to support race diversity in its business.
He added that Greene King would make a “substantial investment to benefit the BAME community and support our race diversity in the business as we increase our focus on targeted work in this area”.