MEASURING AND BOOSTING SOIL RESILIENCE
100% of the Group’s terroirs certified by 2025
Over the last decade or so, the Group’s terroirs have been seeking various French and international certifications (HVE, Bonsucro, Global GAP, Rainforest Alliance, Agriculture Biologique (AB), etc.). These certifications promote the terroirs’ excellence and guide practices. They cover a range of topics, from protecting biodiversity to managing water use, reducing inputs and ensuring good working conditions.
78% of the agricultural raw materials grown or bought in by the Group are or will soon be certified (up from 64% just a year ago). The Group is thus well on its way towards its target of 100% certification commitment by 2025.
This leap in the certification rate over 2021/2022 is in large part down to progress in Barbados, where the Group now sources 86% of its sugarcane from Bonsucro-certified suppliers. Cointreau’s efforts also pushed the figure higher: 64% of its oranges are now certified (Global GAP or Rainforest Alliance, depending on their country of origin).
Telmont Champagne House - a new arrival in the Group - contributed to this certification drive too, with its 79%-certified vineyards (AB and HVE). The champagne house has committed to going fully organic on its own vineyards by 2025 (and for 100% of its total supply by 2030) - a noteworthy ambition, given that only 4% of vines in Champagne are currently AB-certified (or in the process of converting).
The House of Rémy Martin and the Domaine des Hautes Glaces are both already fully committed to a certification (HVE for the former, AB for the latter).
78%
of the agricultural raw materials grown or bought in by the Group are or will soon be certified