Sustainability

The environment and sustainability is a high priority for all of our wineries.Victor Urrutia, CEO C.V.N.E.

At the very core of our mission as Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España is our unavoidable commitment to sustainability, not only as a response to the present demands of the world in which we live, but also as a responsibility towards the legacy we have received and which we will leave to future generations.

At our Viña Real winery, we have materialised this commitment through more responsible practices, aware of our responsibility to preserve the environment. This commitment is not only a business choice; it is a deep-rooted conviction that drives our decisions and daily actions. Thus, we have implemented a Sustainability Plan 2020-2025, focused on reducing carbon emissions with the goal of achieving zero net emissions by 2050, aligned with the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign.

Our sustainability measures

In accordance with our Sustainability Plan 2020-2025, we have implemented the following measures in Viña Real:

Carbon Footprint Verification

We are in the process of verifying the organisation's Carbon Footprint from 2020, including the vineyard, based on the ISO-14064 international standard.

Sustainable Vineyard Management

Sustainable management of our vineyards. Reduction of phytosanitary products, use of cover crops to increase soil biodiversity, key designs to maximise water use and avoid run-off and erosion.

Renewable Electricity

Use of electricity from 100% renewable sources. Contracting electricity companies with a Guarantee of Renewable Origin (GoO) whose associated emissions are 0 kg CO2 eq/KWh consumed. Installation of photovoltaic panels for the production of self-generated renewable energy. We already have an installed capacity of 200 kW.

Circular economy

By 2023, several circular economy projects will be implemented: Installation of a biomass boiler at Viña Real, fuelled by pruning waste from our vineyards. Recovery of organic substances through the by-products generated in the production of our wines.

Water Use Reduction

Development of plans to reduce water use. We plan to reduce water consumption by 20% by 2025 per bottle produced.

Sustainable Packaging

Continue with the use of Sustainable Packaging, through the use of bottles with glass reduction; use of recycled cardboard boxes, and use of returnable pallets.

Certifications

International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA)

Viña Real, as part of Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España, has joined the International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) organisation. The aim of the organisation is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, guaranteeing constant emission reductions in line with the intermediate targets in 2030, aligned with the United Nations Race to Zero Campaign. It is the most internationally recognised organisation in the wine sector, sharing strategies to reduce emissions and developing methodologies for their measurement. Vineyards are included in the calculation of emissions. C.V.N.E. is a Gold Member.

ISO 14001 – Bureau Veritas

Certificate for Viña Real, demonstrating its commitment to the environment by establishing environmental objectives based on: reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy and energy efficiency, waste reduction and water management.