Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced the weight of Champagne bottles by approximately 65g
• Achieved 68% of Southern France vineyard surface certified organic and nearly 99% certified organic or in conversion
• Reduced fuel consumption by 90% by almost eliminating wine pasteurization at Grands Domaines du Littoral
• Installed 400 m2 of photovoltaic panels at Quinta de Monsul for electricity production
• Reduced CO2 emissions from transport by 4.75% in 2022, avoiding 21 tons of CO2e

Social Achievements

• Increased the number of apprentices in French entities by 27% in 2022
• Maintained a rate of employment of people with disabilities exceeding legal requirements (7.2% on average)
• Implemented a charter on the right to disconnect and regulation of digital tools in Champagne branch
• Signed 5 company agreements in French entities in 2022, including a sustainable mobility package

Governance Achievements

• Implemented an anti-corruption device in compliance with the Sapin II law, including a code of conduct and a whistleblowing system
• Complied with the GDPR by appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and implementing data protection measures
• Established a Mission Committee to monitor progress towards its mission as a “Société à Mission”

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts on viticulture
• Maintaining biodiversity in vineyards
• Reducing energy and water consumption
• Waste management
• Ensuring supply chain sustainability
• Maintaining employee well-being and safety

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementation of sustainable viticulture practices (organic farming, sustainable viticulture in Champagne)
• Investment in renewable energy (photovoltaic panels)
• Actions to reduce energy and water consumption (audits, efficiency improvements)
• Waste reduction and recycling programs
• Supplier engagement on environmental and social responsibility
• Employee training programs, ergonomic improvements, well-being initiatives

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Code of conduct for suppliers, environmental and social requirements

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Climate change impacts on viticulture

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 6
• Goal 7
• Goal 12
• Goal 13
• Goal 14
• Goal 15

The report highlights how various initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable viticulture, energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, and biodiversity protection.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Lightweight bottles
• Organic wines

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Biodiversity
• Environment
• Preservation of Heritage
• Social Responsibility

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved a 72/100 score on the Ethifinance ESG Ratings (ex-Gaia Rating) index, exceeding the target of 70/100.
• 10% reduction in GHG emissions target set for 2025.
• Various photovoltaic projects underway in Camargue, Champagne, and Portugal to increase renewable energy use.

Social Achievements

• 100% of production sites certified for Food Safety.
• 47 apprentices, exceeding the target of 25.

Governance Achievements

• Inclusion of Pauline Vranken and Bertrand Marechaux in the Mission Committee to enhance governance on sustainability issues.
• Independent audit by Mazars confirming the adequacy of the Group's means for achieving its social and environmental objectives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Difficulty in achieving 100% bio conversion in Provence, Camargue, and Portugal due to delays in converting some plots.
• Increased waste on the Reims site due to the opening of an empty bottle recycling facility.
• Challenges in achieving the target for electric vehicles at GDL due to the availability of new vehicles on the market.
• High gas consumption in Champagne due to the late implementation of heat recovery systems.
• Difficulty in recruiting female employees for certain positions, particularly in production or vineyards.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementation of a waste reduction plan and management of hazardous waste.
• Development of renewable energy projects.
• Initiatives to improve recruitment of women in production and vineyards.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Inclusion of a responsible purchasing charter in contract annexes.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: CSRD

Certifications: ISO

Third-party Assurance: Mazars

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 13/17 UN SDGs