Viña Concha y Toro
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2022)
Reporting Period: 2021
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:270,106 tCO2e (2020, 88% of operations)
Scope 1 Emissions:33,054 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 2 Emissions:13,815 tCO2e (2020)
Scope 3 Emissions:223,237 tCO2e (2020)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (Chile, 2020)
Total Energy Consumption:129,824 MWh (2020)
Water Consumption:44,031,848 m3 (2020)
Waste Generated:61,459 tons (2020)
Carbon Intensity:3.71 kWh per 9-liter case (2020)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environment
- Social
- Governance
- Consumers
- Suppliers
- Community
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 100% renewable electricity supply in Chile by 2020, avoiding over 27,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
- Reduced water footprint by 17% (2015-2020) in Concha y Toro operations in Chile, exceeding the target by 7%.
- Reduced GHG emissions by 19% in Chile (2017-2020), exceeding the 2022 goal by 7 percentage points.
- Fetzer Vineyards became the largest winery in the world to receive Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC).
- Bonterra became the world's first certified Climate Neutral Organic Wine.
- Planted 5,500 native trees in 2021.
Social Achievements
- Launched the "We Want You Diverse, Healthy and Happy" program, focusing on diversity, health, and well-being.
- Achieved a 14% lower casualty rate in Chile in 2021 compared to 2020.
- Implemented hybrid work model in headquarters (2 days onsite, 3 days remote).
- Trained 1,098 people on sustainability issues in 2021, including 182 on human rights.
- Successfully completed collective bargaining with five unions in Chile without mediation.
Governance Achievements
- Became a Certified B Corporation in 2021, the first stock market company to achieve this in Chile.
- Relauched the Compliance Office to manage the Crime Prevention Model.
- Improved Corporate Ethical Standard and reinforced policies, guidelines, standards, and controls.
- Implemented the ZYGTH Technology Platform for safer and more efficient field work.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 50% fossil fuel independence in domestic sources by 2025.
- Reduce emissions by 55% by 2030.
- 100% of native vegetation in forests to benefit from restoration and conservation interventions by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption by 10% per bottle compared to 2020 by 2025.
- Achieve water efficiency in at least 50% of processes by 2025.
- Reduce total CO2 emissions by 35% compared to 2017 by 2025.
- Reduce absolute GHG emissions by 55% by 2030.
Environmental Challenges
- Global supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic.
- Climate change impacts on vineyards (droughts, frosts, hail).
- Supplier dependence risks (especially for bottles and Tetra Brik containers).
- Changing consumer preferences and tastes.
- Potential impacts of changes in tax laws and regulations.
- Cybersecurity and information security risks.
Mitigation Strategies
- Relied on global distribution model, altered inventory management, and worked closely with clients to mitigate pandemic impacts.
- Geographically diversified vineyards across Chile, Argentina, and the US.
- Developed alternative sourcing strategies for dry ingredients.
- Continuously monitored consumer trends and adapted commercial offerings.
- Maintained an area dedicated to verifying legal requirements in different markets.
- Increased efforts to mitigate technological risks through control measures, infrastructure, and technological tools.
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Supplier Code of Conduct
- Annual supplier surveys
- Supplier Development Plan (PDP)
- Science Based Targets (SBT) commitment
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Droughts
- Frosts
- Hail
- Temperature increase
Transition Risks
- Changes in tax laws and regulations
- Geopolitical changes affecting free trade agreements
Opportunities
- Development of energy-efficient products and processes
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI, B Corp
Certifications: BRCGS, IFS, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, FSC®, V-Label, ROC
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Concha y Toro Cellar Collection and Master Edition wines
- Unrated wine
- Gran Reserva wines
- Kross 110 Minutes Whisky Edition beer
- Trivento Organic Malbec
Awards & Recognition
- Drinks International Top 5 Most Admired Wine Brands
- Wine & Spirits 100 Best Vineyards
- Drinks Business International Drinks Company of the Year
- Dow Jones Sustainability Index
- Ceres BICEP Network Golden State Water Policy award (Fetzer Vineyards)
Reporting Period: 2022
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:180,000 tCO2e (2025 goal)
Total Energy Consumption:17.6 GWh (2025 fossil energy consumption goal)
Water Consumption:93.5 Lt water/bottle (2025 goal)
Waste Generated:100% of waste categories with upcycling alternatives (2025 goal)
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Environmental Achievements
- Achieved 93% of goals defined for 2015.
- Achieved 95% of goals set for 2020.
- Became a Certified B Corp in 2021.
Social Achievements
- Launched the "Diverse, Healthy and Happy" program.
- Implemented Corporate Citizenship program in 32 communities in Chile.
Governance Achievements
- Modified company bylaws to expressly state environmental and social commitment.
- Established a Sustainability Committee for executive-level follow-up.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
Short-term Goals:
- 10% reduction in water consumption per bottle by 2025.
- 50% reduction in fossil fuel consumption in facilities by 2025.
- 100% of waste categories with upcycling alternatives by 2025.
- 35% reduction in CO2e emissions by 2025.
- 100% of vineyard area with regenerative practices by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing water consumption.
- Reducing fossil fuel consumption.
- Reducing CO2e emissions.
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing Zero Water Waste program.
- Implementing Fossil Independence program.
- Implementing Climate Action program.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Supply Program
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: UN Sustainable Development Goals
Certifications: B Corp
UN Sustainable Development Goals
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The strategy contributes to 10 of the 17 UN SDGs.