Argea has unveiled its 2025 Sustainability Report Habitat, and the picture is clear: the Group is pushing sustainability from every angle — supply chain, climate action, ecodesign, people, and governance. The new report shows concrete progress across all four ESG pillars, from a Supply Chain Pact that now covers 60.5% of externally sourced wine to a 2.6% reduction in total emissions and SBTi‑approved targets that commit Argea to a 42% cut by 2030 and Net‑Zero by 2050.
Resource management also takes a leap forward, with 100% renewable electricity, over 20% less waste, 89.3% recycling, and water consumption down by 24%. On the social side, voluntary turnover drops to 5.2%, women reach 34.7% of the workforce, and training hours exceed 3,800. And with projects like the Gualdo Romagna doc Sangiovese Predappio Biosimbiotico — a full showcase of biosymbiotic agriculture and ecodesign — Argea positions itself as a sustainability laboratory for Italian wine.
A Supply Chain Built on Shared Responsibility
Argea’s supply chain strategy continues to expand its reach. The Wine Supply Chain Sustainability Pact now covers 60.5% of purchased wine and involves 28 supplying wineries, supported by 424 hours of audits — a significant increase from its 2023 launch. Meanwhile, 88% of suppliers completed the ESG qualification process, confirming a model based on transparency, dialogue and continuous improvement.
This collaborative approach becomes even more crucial during harvest season, the most delicate phase of the chain. Here, Argea’s oversight ensures quality, safety, human rights protection and environmental standards remain aligned across all partners.
Climate Action: SBTi Approval and Real Emissions Cuts
2025 marks a turning point for Argea’s climate strategy. The Science Based Targets initiative officially approved the Group’s emissions‑reduction pathway, which includes a 42% cut in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2030 and Net‑Zero by 2050.
Total emissions already fell by 2.6% compared to 2024, although Scope 3 still represents over 98% of Argea’s footprint — a reminder that the supply chain remains the biggest lever for climate impact. The Group also maintains its commitment to 100% renewable electricity, reinforcing its low‑carbon transition.
Circularity and Ecodesign: From Packaging to Biosymbiotic Viticulture
Argea’s environmental progress extends to materials and packaging. In 2025, the Group used 251,804 tonnes of materials, with 62% recycled glass and closures containing 55% recycled components. Recycled cardboard pushed packaging recycling rates to 69.9%.
A standout example of ecodesign is the Gualdo Romagna doc Sangiovese Predappio Biosimbiotico by Poderi dal Nespoli. The bottle weight drops from 540 to 300 grams — a 240‑gram reduction per bottle — while labels use cellulose from grape‑processing residues, capsules are beeswax‑based, and closures come from cereal‑chain by‑products.
This project, part of a national PRIN research initiative, positions Gualdo as a true winegrowing laboratory for the sector.
People and Governance: Stability, Inclusion and Safety
Argea’s people strategy shows tangible results. Voluntary turnover falls to 5.2%, women reach 34.7% of the workforce, and the WEPs gender‑equality score rises from 36% to 40%.
Training remains a priority, with 3,853 hours delivered across safety, technical skills and internal development. Occupational health and safety indicators stay below target thresholds, and no fatalities were recorded.
On the governance side, 100% of Argea sites hold international certifications — from ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 to Equalitas and Viva — and 245 audit days were completed in 2025, with zero food‑safety recalls.
