BERLUCCHI SUSTAINABILITY REPORT - 2021

OUR STORY IN THE MAKING ACCOUNTABLE BY NATURE

STEWARDS OF THE LAND

TREASURE TROVE OF TALENTS

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

WASTE

Wine production, like any other production activity, generates different types of waste, the vast majority of whichisnon-hazardous,anddealtwithonadailybasis. Non-hazardous waste mainly consists of glass, mixed packaging, paper and cardboard, and sludge from the water treatment plant.

from agricultural machinery, malfunctioning or dis- used electronic equipment and other materials.

The winemaking process, on the other hand, is part of a circular economy system. It generates other ma- terials, such as grape stems, skins and seeds (marc), which are recovered and used in other production sectors, particularly for making spirits.

Toxic or hazardous waste, about 0.2% of the total, are from the plant protection products used, lubricants

WHY ARE OUR BOTTLES GREEN? Green glass: • has a lower environmental impact than white glass because it can also be made from glass waste of any colour, unlike white glass; • requires lower temperatures than those needed to produce white glass (which requires about 25% more energy); • shields the wine from UV rays, eliminating the need to protect the bottle with additional materials.

520 metric tons of waste 65 % sent for recycling

In 2021, 530 metric tons of waste was produced, 65% of which was sent for recycling and 26% for recovery.

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