Making maritime transport more sustainable
Transport by sea is less carbon intensive compared to other modes of transport. Maritime transport accounts for 81% of the kilometres travelled by the Group’s products, but only 30% of its CO2 emissions. Rémy Cointreau wants to help decarbonise maritime transport. In September 2021, the Group signed an agreement with NEOLINE to open up a route between Saint-Nazaire and Baltimore by wind-powered cargo ships for 200 containers annually (250,000 bottles). The route should be operational in December 2024. Powered by clean and renewable wind energy, this hybrid cargo will cut the carbon footprint of transatlantic transport by as much as 90%.