Committing to solidarity projects together
During the 2018/2019 financial year, Rémy Cointreau furthered its commitments and actions alongside local associations in the Group’s regions of operation.
To ensure each employee can contribute (according to their ability) to solidarity actions in support of non-profit associations, Rémy Cointreau has established l’arrondi sur salaire (rounded-up salaries) in France. This voluntary micro-donation is directly levied on their pay slips and Group employees can also opt to make an additional donation. The employees have decided to allocate their donations to two associations from a pre-selected list. These associations are working to preserve the terroirs and develop a responsible local community: Observatoire Français d’Apidologie (OFA), which acts to protect bees, and the “1001 Fontaines pour demain” association, which works to provide sustainable drinking water solutions to developing countries.
In light of the employees’ enthusiasm for the project, the Group has decided to match the full amount of the donation and will transfer the entire sum to the chosen associations.
Locally, employees are also taking action: in Cognac, for example, the Rémy Martin teams participated in a fund-raising event for AFM-Téléthon to finance research projects primarily on genetic neuro muscular diseases, but also on other types of rare genetic diseases. Some also took part in a trail run for an association combating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (“Charcot disease”), while others donated blood during a blood collection campaign in the House’s premises.
Raising awareness on the preservation of shared heritage
Rémy Cointreau men and women have an inextricable bond with time. They have learned the importance of transmission and heritage, and encourage young people to be creative. They awaken a thirst and desire for the future, raise awareness on the preservation of terroirs, and promote local expertise and heritage.
The House of Rémy Martin, for example, is keenly aware of the importance of preserving heritage. Founded nearly 300 years ago, it has joined forces with the Cognac Museum of Arts to create an annual exhibition – Les rendez-vous du design – aiming to show the general public how design and expertise have developed with respect to bottle creation for its famous beverages.
Named a Living Heritage Company, the House of Rémy Martin opened its doors to Cognac enthusiasts and the curious alike during the European Days for Professions in the Arts (JEMA),offering tours of its heritage and cultural sites.
