Leading by example
The CER policy of Remy Cointreau has historically been the result of a thought process regarding the Company’s ethical values. In fact,the impact of our operations has always been at the heart of our concerns. Over the last three years, we have noticed an evolution in global sustainable development issues. Therefore, our aim has been to adapt our policy to these new requirements. Rather than simply adapting,we align ourselves in advance with regulatory guidance,taking measures that comply with regulations even beforethey come into force.
“In France, within the framework of the Grenelle Environmental Forum, our objective is to act in accordance with future regulations that are in the course of preparation.We want to comply with them now regardless of future
applicable thresholds. Some decrees have priority, andwe have identified two that are particularly important for
the Group. The first concerns the certification of CER indicators by an external third party that we are now in the process of identifying. The second, which will apply as of 31 December 2012, concerns the carbon footprint.
This decree will mandate a carbon footprint every threeyears, together with a report on reductions in CO2 emissions. In light of this, Rémy Cointreau has begun submittingan annual update of its carbon footprint accompanied by its strategy to reduce CO2 emissions, outlined in its 2013 CER plan.
“As part of the expected SNDD*, the foundations have been laid for a model of sustainable development, organized around a green and fair economy with low greenhouse gas emissions, and one which also integrates humanand social aspects. To achieve this more equitableand co-operative development, nine challenges have
been established. We have also included these objectives in the Group’s strategy and CER plan.“The evolution of these regulations and the ratings of agencies and ethical funds are a genuine source of progress, progress that Rémy Cointreau wants to be part of, in order to increase consistency, clarity and transparency. Our role as an ambassador of good practices is very important to us because it confirms our commitment to the Global Compact International Charter and involves us in responsible development.
