BERLUCCHI SUSTAINABILITY REPORT - 2021

OUR STORY IN THE MAKING ACCOUNTABLE BY NATURE

STEWARDS OF THE LAND

TREASURE TROVE OF TALENTS

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

Material topics identified

PROMOTING AND DEVELOPING THE REGION

THE MATERIALITY MATRIX

Supporting the social and economic fabric of the region, focusing in particular on grape suppliers, and campaigning for the organisation of events, initiatives and sus- tainability projects to promote and protect the territory (Academia Berlucchi, Fran- ciacorta Consortium). Promoting the management of processed materials, by-products and waste with a view to the circular economy by: • using recycled and recyclable materials in the production process and packaging, and environmentally friendly materials in the vineyard • responsibly managing waste generated by the business operations through proper disposal, giving preference to reuse and recycling Undertaking to create a quality product by limiting the use of sulphites, and to promote initiatives, tests and controls that guarantee consumer health and safety (product quality and safety controls). Promoting responsible wine consumption; Ensuring responsible management of the Group's energy consumption with energy-saving solutions and the use of energy from clean sources, such as re- newable energy from the solar PV system. Reducing climate change impacts by monitoring and reducing our carbon footprint of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere;

combines the priorities assigned by stakeholders and by our business:

CIRCULAR MATERIALS

High

Circular materials

Promoting and developing the region

PRODUCT QUALITY AND SAFETY

FIGHT AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Product quality and safety

Fight against climate change and energy consumption

Innovation and development of sustainable and organic agricultural practices Soil and biodiversity protection

Average

Water consumption and discharge of effluents

Ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for all workers, taking preventive and protec- tive measures to minimise accidents;

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Occupational health & safety

INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

Innovating agricultural practices and production processes by pursuing sustainability (such as the Biopass project or sustainable agriculture protocols);

Fostering an attractive working environment, while retaining and building staff loyalty by means of an inclusive corporate culture that guarantees gender equality and equal opportunities for the entire workforce, and ensures the wellbeing of the individual. Investing in staff training and professional growth to harness their skills and talents; Guaranteeing the use of agronomic and vineyard management practices that re- spect the environment, biodiversity and the soil (plant protection and integrated pest management, cover cropping, green manure, organic fertilisation, FA.Re.Su.BIO project) and preserving the protected, natural areas near the vineyards; Not using water resources to irrigate the vineyard, in compliance with the Franci- acorta Production Code. Optimising the use of water resources in the winemaking process and improving the quality of wastewater; Promoting the spread of sustainable agricultural and production practices among suppliers in environmental and social terms, particularly with regard to workers during the grape harvest. Providing support to our suppliers, in particular grape growers, in implementing sustainable practices in the vineyard.

HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYMENT

Development and spread of good practices in the chain

High-quality employment

SOIL AND BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION

Low

Average

High

SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS: ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

WATER CONSUMPTION AND DISCHARGE OF EFFLUENTS

DEVELOPMENT AND SPREAD OF GOOD PRACTICES IN THE CHAIN

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