Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Employees
• Planet
• Consumers
• Partners

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced total energy consumption by 36% versus 2021. Reduced Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions to 4095 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
• Increased renewable energy share to approximately 69% of total energy use. Zizurkil (Spain) used 100% renewable power.

Social Achievements

• Organized a community harvest raising €15,339 for local initiatives in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria.
• Organized blood donation days in Zizurkil, Spain with around 50% workforce participation.
• Implemented a hybrid on-site and remote working organization in France.

Governance Achievements

• Updated the Group Code of Ethics and Conduct and the ethics hotline user guide.
• Rolled out a new anti-corruption policy and a corruption risk awareness presentation.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to raw material and dry material unavailability.
• Sharp cost increases (difficult to pass on to customers).
• Highly competitive vodka market in the US.
• Russia-Ukraine conflict impacting supplies and prices.
• Declining household consumption and risk of recession in 2023.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adopted a cautious position regarding business progress and adapted sales policies.
• Implemented organisational flexibility and proactive adaptation of commercial offerings.
• Prioritised value-seeking business activities.
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies.
• Continued to simplify operating model and control cost base.
• Pooled sales forces in certain countries.
• Focused on value over volume in negotiations with customers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual assessment of key suppliers based on quality, price, innovation, service, and ethical criteria.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Ethical Charter covering health and safety, working conditions, environment, and ethics and transparency.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), EU Taxonomy Regulation (EU) 2020/852

Certifications: ISO 9001 (83% of facilities), GFSI (67% of facilities)

Third-party Assurance: KPMG S.A. and Mazars

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Redesign of liqueur range with natural flavors and less sugar and alcohol.
• Expansion of Marie Brizard syrup range with new flavors and formats.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced non-renewable energy consumption per litre of product by 2%
• Increased renewable energy share to 66% of total energy use
• Sorted 1,800 tonnes of waste, including significant amounts of recyclable materials

Social Achievements

• Improved professional gender equality index in France to 93/100
• Organized community harvest raising €20,452 for local initiatives
• Implemented initiatives to improve employee well-being in Bulgaria and France

Governance Achievements

• Updated Group Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Launched cybersecurity training program for employees
• Implemented a whistleblowing system

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to raw material shortages and inflation
• Geopolitical risks impacting markets and supplies
• Intense competition in the wine and spirits market

Mitigation Strategies

• Implemented price increases to offset rising production costs
• Developed alternative sourcing strategies
• Strengthened partnerships with distributors and suppliers
• Focused on value-creating activities and cost optimization

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual assessments of strategic suppliers, including CSR criteria

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Ethical Charter covering health and safety, working conditions, environment, and ethics

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Impact of climate change on agricultural raw materials and energy supply

Transition Risks

• Changes in customer and consumer expectations regarding sustainability

Opportunities

• Circular economy and eco-design

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD), EU Taxonomy Regulation

Certifications: ISO 9001 (83% of facilities), GFSI-recognised food safety certifications (67% of facilities)

Third-party Assurance: KPMG S.A. and Mazars

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Reformulated liqueur and syrup recipes with natural flavors and less sugar
• Launch of new sustainable packaging formats (bag-in-box)

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed