Spotlight on key facts and main elements of his approach:
The estate
- A 55-hectare winegrowing estate with independent vinification
- 11 employees, 5 of whom are members of the estate's management committee
- Produce: 1 million bottles (50% direct selling, 50% sold wholesale)
Innovations
- Implementation of actions fulfilling employees' and customers' expectations in terms of commitment to the community and the environment
- Sustainable farming of the vineyard by leaving grass to grow, a controlled chemical crop protection strategy and better water resource management
- No sulphites used for 10 years
- Plans to shift to crop treatment without carcinogenic chemical agents (CMR substance list)
- 18-month employee training plan (machinery operation, fire safety, electrical certification, first responder, working technique and posture)
- Creation and distribution of a "Responsible Tasting Charter"
- Choice of lighter bottles
Results
- Reduction in the estate's environmental footprint
- 100% waste processed: oil cans, rags, paper, etc.
- Enhancement of employee pride and better well-being at work
- High Environmental Value certification
- "Confirmed" level in AFAQ 26000 assessment on corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- Thanks to lighter bottles: equivalent of 500,000 km saved, the equivalent of a carbon footprint reduction of more than 130 tonnes
Find out more: www.delajasse.com
Portrait produced by APCA under the Innov Action programme: www.innovaction-agriculture.fr
