Climate Change Data

Viña Cono Sur S.A.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2016, 2021-2022)

Reporting Period: 2016

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:39,855.6 tCO2e/year
Scope 1 Emissions:1,914.6 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,367.2 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:36,573.8 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:12,681,821 MJ/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Awarded the Corporate Sustainability Award in the Environmental category by SOFOFA and Adolfo Ibáñez University.
  • Continued efforts in measuring, controlling, and mitigating environmental impacts through employee training and technological innovation.
  • Increased organic vineyards and planted native trees to restore biodiversity.

Social Achievements

  • Implemented a quality of life program with healthy eating initiatives, voluntary health checks, and additional paid days off for agricultural teams.
  • Provided clothing and tools to agricultural staff.
  • Achieved 81% employee commitment to Cono Sur (up from 71% in 2014).

Governance Achievements

  • Working on updating management systems to renew ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications.
  • Met the requirements of the National Sustainability Code.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • 3% decrease in sales volume and 8% drop in sales, partly due to Brexit affecting the UK market.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Increased assets by 13.8% with the purchase of the El Estribo Estate and investments in bodega storage and water rights.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Periodic evaluation of critical suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Integrated policy and Code of Conduct
  • Evaluation of suppliers on occupational health and safety, quality, labor, and environmental standards.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4 (Essential option 2)

Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 50001, CEMARS® (ISO 14064-1)

Awards & Recognition

  • 2016 Corporate Sustainability Award (Environmental Category)

Reporting Period: 2021-2022

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:41,147 tCO2e/year (Market-Based)
Scope 1 Emissions:1,849.5 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:1,463 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:39,882 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:20% (projected from photovoltaic plant)
Carbon Intensity:0.934 Ton CO2/ Ton wine (2021-2022)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Environmental
  • Social
  • Governance

Environmental Achievements

  • Transitioned 105 hectares of La Espuela Estate and 18 hectares of Las Lomas Estate to organic management.
  • Installed a 600 kW photovoltaic plant at Santa Elisa winery.
  • Installed the first electrical frost control tower at Santa Elisa Estate.

Social Achievements

  • Launched vineyard tours, including free access for Chimbarongo community members.
  • Obtained B Corporation certification in April 2021.
  • Achieved a 93% compliance rating in the first Wine Industry Sustainability Code audit.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a Code of Conduct aligned with Concha y Toro's Code of Ethics and Conduct.
  • Established anonymous complaint mechanisms.
  • Maintained various certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, B Corp, etc.).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Supply chain disruptions due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Water shortages in Region V.
  • Maintaining certifications and compliance with regulations.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Implemented measures to ensure customer supply during the pandemic.
  • Invested in water efficiency technologies.
  • Established a Sustainability Committee and implemented various management systems (ISO 50001, etc.).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Annual evaluations of suppliers.

Responsible Procurement
  • Initial selection process and annual evaluation of suppliers.
  • Long-term contracts with 37.5% of third-party grape producers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Frost

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core option)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Organic wines
  • Use of ultralight bottles

Awards & Recognition

  • Amorim Sustainability Award
  • Various wine awards