Obtaining certificates of excellence to create exceptional production lines 

Founded in Angers by Édouard Cointreau in 1849, the famous eponymous liqueur brand has developed sustainable supply chains to ensure the excellence of its sweet and bitter orange peels. In Spain, Tunisia, Brazil and Morocco, Cointreau has forged international partnerships that enable it to benefit from sustainable, high-quality sourcing. 

As part of its "Oranges et Terroir" project and in order to measure the implementation of sustainable agriculture for the production of oranges among its suppliers, Cointreau carried out two agricultural audits this year in line with the French HVE level 1 standard, and, for some suppliers, with the international Global G.A.P. standard. These audits, and more generally this project, enable the Cointreau distillery to monitor and support its partners in the development of their best agricultural practices, in line with SDG 15. This proves that the commitment to sustainable agriculture is gaining ground among all its suppliers; close to half (48%) of the partner areas now benefit from sustainable agriculture certifications. In line with the 2025 objectives, all the oranges used in the distiller's production will be sustainably sourced within 5 years. 

In Cognac, the House of Rémy Martin has been cultivating the Charente terroir for nearly 300 years to create exceptional products. Thirteen years ago, deciding to obtain ambitious sustainable agriculture certification backed by the Ministry of Agriculture was a pioneering move. Today, the House spearheads this High Environmental Value (HVE) certification with practical and measurable commitments around four themes: biodiversity, plant protection strategy, fertilisation management, and preservation of the region's soils and water quality. With the achievement of its 2022 targets two years ahead of schedule, the House of Rémy Martin has set new, even more ambitious environmental targets as part of the Rémy Cointreau Group's 2025 CSR plan:

• 2025 target: 70% of partner land certified with HVE or CEC (Environmental Certification of the Cognac production line) certification 
• 2028 target: 100% 

More than ever before, Rémy Martin lays claim to Sustainable Exception through HVE certification. The House has chosen "Option A", the most stringent approach of this certification of excellence. For Rémy Martin and its partners, it represents a long-term and environment-friendly development framework to create its historical products in a consistent manner. On the strength of the House's long-standing and pioneering commitment, and the collective efforts of its Alliance Fine Champagne partners, 85% of HVE-certified winegrowing land in Charente belongs to partners of Rémy Martin.