Cantine di Verona is taking actions towards sustainability and social dedication. The cooperative wine making group that has actually combined Cantina Valpantena, Cantina di Custoza and Cantina Colli Morenici because 2021 has in reality acquired the Equalitas accreditation, a requirement that specifies the sustainability requirements in the wine making sector according to the 3 pillars of social, ecological and financial. The choice to undertake this course originates from the cooperative’s desire to measure and boost the contribution supplied to the Verona location, in addition to to the whole nationwide and European market in basic.
Cantine di Verona has actually been getting ready for months for the control essential to get the accreditation – granted on 3 June 2024 by the Agroqualità medspa body after a strenuous evaluation procedure lasting 3 days – keeping track of gas, electrical energy and water intake, self-production levels energy, the complete satisfaction of its workers and other stakeholders, both personal and business, in the area of the plants. It produced a business well-being system and examined the lifestyle and work of the personnel utilized by professionals in the countryside, with a view to enhancing the business’s appearance. Another crucial effort was the facility of a three-year expert development prepare for private workers, that includes language, IT and workplace wellness training courses in addition to expert advancement and sommelier courses. The sustainability report has actually likewise been carried out, which will be provided on the Cantine di Verona site by the end of the year, and a management strategy has actually been established for the vineyard and surrounding natural locations.
” Cantine di Verona started the journey towards this accreditation from a strong base both in regards to decreasing intake and waste and in regards to energy self-production, which will be doubled by 2025– highlights Manuel Orlandi, Quality Supervisor of the cooperative wine making group–. For instance, water management in the vineyard and cellar is prepared to lessen making use of this resource and make sure that the water released into the drain or basin is as tidy as possible. A part of the cleansed one is currently utilized for cleaning some filters and rotary fabrics or floorings”.
” In the social sphere, the accreditation procedure has actually caused higher cohesion in between the Management and functional associates. It was a chance to resolve their requirements and demands and to fulfill each other on different elements that have actually been bit thought about previously – includes the President of Cantine di Verona Luigi Turco -. Being Equalitas licensed represents an essential action for us, which vouches for our dedication to sustainability and enhances the unity and sense of coming from the group. We will continue to work to enhance and grow together with our members, workers and the area that hosts us for a progressively virtuous, appealing and driving truth”.
Cantine di Verona has actually set itself the future objectives of extending the accreditation to 3rd parties and promoting the Cantina Sostenibile brand name on the marketplace. Amongst the anticipated advantages, a higher involvement of members and personnel in business activities.
