Long-Term Environmental Perspective

Being an environmentally responsible organization means considering every impact generated by the operation. Montes is oriented towards a best practice and international standards approch, where the environment is considered an essential element for the development of its activities.

We have a clear focus on regenerative agriculture, understanding that soil is one of the fundamental factors for the development and production of agricultural systems. The growth and health of crops depends on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil, so our objective is to keep it alive and prevent its degradation.

We are part of the Wine, Climate Change, and Biodiversity Program @VCCBChile of the Institute of Environmental and Evolutionary Sciences of the Austral University of Chile, which aims to demonstrate the compatibility between biodiversity conservation and the development of the Chilean wine sector.

Partnerships to implify positive impact

Our goal is to improve people´s quality of life and contribute locally

• Angel´s Dream Workshop: The Workshop was established over 10 years ago, focusing on workers, their families, and the local community. It teaches them handicraft skills so they can have and additional source of income. The products are then sold in our "Emporio del Ángel" store and distributed worldwide through our importers.

• Support for schools: Since 2015, we have been working with the APTUS Foundation to improve the quality of education in local schools. We support four local schools, benefiting over 1,600 students and teachers as of 2022.

• Future professionals: We collaborate with the University of Talca in Santa Cruz, where we are part of the Advisory Council for the Technical Programs in Winemaking and Enology, and Viticulture, to offer professional internships to their students. We have already hosted over 35 students since 2019.

• VI-DA Foundation: Since 2019, we have established a 1+1 agreement to support cancer patients. Three of our employees are active patients of the Foundation.

• Local entrepreneurship: With the aim of promoting and supporting local entrepreneurs, we strive for at least 40% of our suppliers for the "Emporio del Ángel" store to be from the local community. As of 2022, we have reached 38% representation.

• Grape suppliers: We work with approximately 40 producers and maintain regular visits to ensure grape quality. We also provide them with a list of approved products based on the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of associated hazards for both human and environmental for each active ingredient.

• Forest and Emergency Brigade: Was formed approximately 15 years ago and consists of 25 employees from Viña Montes who receive regular training from the National Forest Corporation of Chile (CONAF). They have excelled as a high-standard brigade that selflessly supports any emergency within the area.

CERTIFICATIONS AND COMMITMENTS

Wines of Chile Sustainability Code

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Wine in Moderation

I-REC 100% Renewable Energy

4x1000 Initiative for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change

Science Based Targets Initiative

Twins: Vegan Certification

IMPACT REPORT

Montes Wines elaborates biennial sustainability reports since 2009 with the aim of transparently disclosing the organization´s social, environmental, and governance performance.

REPORTS

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Download Sustainability Report 2016-2018
Download Sustainability Report 2019-2020
Download Sustainability Report 2021-2022