Champagne Hits the Target, Cuts Carbon Emissions 25% Since 2003
In 2003, Champagne's carbon footprint totalled 580,583 tons of equivalent CO2. Then it sought to reduce that footprint by25%. This goal has been met, Pierre Naviaux, head of the Comité Champagne sustainability department, says. Now, Champagne is working on a plan to cut carbon emmissions an addition
In 2003, Champagne's carbon footprint totalled 580,583 tons of equivalent CO2. Then it sought to reduce that footprint by25%. This goal has been met, Pierre Naviaux, head of the Comité Champagne sustainability department, says.
Now, Champagne is working on a plan to cut carbon emmissions an addition 2% a year, reaching net carbon zero by 2050.Mechanical equipment and bottles, along with varietal creation and even freight shipments using sailing boats are among the avenues being explored by Comité Champagne to reach this goal.
