Sustainable Development
We want to be part of positive change
Conscious of new societal and environmental challenges, we have chosen to focus our strategy on SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT over the past few decades. We have drawn up precise objectives, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and have seen the benefits of our actions year on year.
As pioneers in eco-design, our philosophy is simple… do better with less We work in concertation with our suppliers on an ongoing basis to find lasting solutions to improve all elements of our packaging – bottles, cartons, Bag in Box, and pallets.
We have pledged to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions in the battle against climate change, and have adopted environmentally sound practices to protect our region, its people, and our business. The well-being of our employees and the positive impact of our activities are priorities for us, and we intend to pursue our efforts over the coming years.
The Union des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône is also committed to reducing inequalities and achieving parity between men and women.
Professional Gender Equality Index 2022
Pay gap (%) 35 points
Individual pay rise gap (% points) 35 points
Percentage of employees receiving pay rise after maternity leave (%) n/a: no maternity leave in 2022
No. of employees of under-represented gender amongst highest 10 remunerations 0
TOTAL OUT OF 100 POINTS: 82 POINTS
Our initiative is a reflection of our cooperative identity, and carries our values within the wider societal and environmental context.
We believe in exemplarity, and meaningful actions, in order to lead by example.
We have already undertaken a carbon audit of our group headquarters.
SOLID, LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS
Local Partners (75%)
Key partner clients for co-development are major French retailers and strategic international partners in the UK, Scandinavia, continental Europe, Asia, and the North America.
Competition and the mutualisation of resources form an essential part of our approach based on transparency and innovation.
LIFE IN THE SOILS, WATER, CULTIVATION METHODS
12,000 hectares – of which 3,500 are certified HEV level 3 – the leading French environmental value certification
1,300 hectares of ORGANIC vines – area planted in growth
Reduced chemical treatments in conventionally cultivated vines
Protection of biodiversity and tree planting around the plots. Several rare varieties planted at Domaine de Galuval.
ACTION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
Solar energy from panels on the roof of our headquarters: > 120,000 KWh produced in 2022.
Carbon-capture (CO2) in our vineyards – permanent cover crops, reduced tilling – Results of experimental analysis of tonnes of CO2 captured will be available end 2024.
Reduction in transport in the sourcing of our wines within a radius of 20 km.
Reduction in employee travel through the introduction of teleworking and regular client contact by videoconference.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Decent remuneration and promotion of equity and equality.
Accountability and clear actions relating to employee benefits (health cover, pensions, accident insurance), security, well-being, and flexibility.
PRODUCTION & SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION
Eco-design of products (lighter bottles, vegetable inks…)
Improved waste management and sorting: reduction of 35% since 2015. Improvement is permanent and regular.
IFS Food Safety higher level: 96,4 points at the last audit in 2023.
SUSTAINABLE TOWNS, VILLAGES AND COMMUNITIES
More than 2,000 families manage, monitor, and care for hundreds of plots every day.
We have adopted a responsible approach to the land through the maintenance of each plot, preservation of wild species, new planting, and diversification of crops to maintain the social and economic life of our villages and our communities.
75% of our purchases are local from well-established suppliers.
CLEAN ENERGY
Solar panels at Tulette and several of our winemaking cellars in the Villages
Control of energy expenditure with a gravity fed cellar, reduction in gas and electricity consumption and inputs.
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