The Group acts on various fronts to conserve biodiversity - pursuing corporate sponsorship, adopting agroforestry techniques and protecting pollinators
Rémy Martin’s partnership with the French Forestry Commission (ONF)
Forest cover helps protect biodiversity by preserving natural habitats. Rémy Martin has been involved in forest conservation in France for over ten years, sponsoring programmes through the French Forestry Commission’s endowment fund, ONF-Agir pour la forêt.
In 2021/2022, Rémy Martin focused its attention on the pedunculate oak - used to produce the barrels in which its cognacs are aged - and how it is developing and adapting to climate change. The House is sponsoring the "Eco-Horte: une forêt école" programme coordinated by the ONF and the CPIE Périgord Limousin (a State - sponsored network of non-profits that supports environmental initiatives). This innovative, participatory biodiversity programme in the 1,140-hectare Forêt d’Horte involves monitoring the forest’s trees (especially the pedunculate oak) and raising awareness among the general public.
The Botanist Foundation’s partnership with Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI)
As part of its efforts to preserve Islay’s biodiversity, The Botanist Foundation has teamed up with Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI).
To mark this partnership, The Botanist launched its The Botanist x BGCI limited edition bottle in 2021/2022. For each bottle sold, £5 was donated to BGCI to support its plant conservation and biodiversity projects around the world. Thanks to this initiative, 20 botanical gardens are to receive funding to help save endangered plant species.