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