EMBEDDING SUSTAINABILITY IN THE COMPANY

FROM ROAD TO RAIL

As one of the first German sparkling wine producers, we consistently have our supplies delivered by rail. The shift from road transport by truck to rail freight particularly affects one of our most frequent supply chains: the transport of base wine.

As a result, a large portion of the transport distance for base wine was covered by rail in fiscal year 2024. Since rail transport produces lower emissions than truck transport, the shift to rail contributes to a reduction in transport-related emissions.

GLASS RECYCLING

When it comes to our products, our focus is not only on developing new products but also on optimizing our existing product line. We view it as our corporate responsibility to create and establish recycling loops in collaboration with our business partners. As a producer of sparkling wine, wine, and spirits, our particular focus is on glass bottles.

We use recycled glass to manufacture our bottles. Depending on the intended use, an average of 60–90% recycled glass is used.

In addition, we are working to reduce the weight of the bottles wherever possible. As a result, by mid-2025, we were able to reduce the weight of our Rotkäppchen Fruchtsecco bottle (0.2 L) by 20%. This saves material and reduces the shipping weight of these products.

SQNPI CERTIFICATION

Particularly noteworthy is the commitment of our colleagues at Ruggeri in Valdobbiadene (Italy). In 2019, they decided, together with the winemakers, to join the international SQNPI program. (SQNPI = Sistema di Qualità Nazionale Produzione Integrata = National Integrated Production Quality System.) This is a voluntary Italian quality system for integrated production. It is based on defined guidelines for cultivation and winemaking, including in the area of chemical and phytosanitary treatments. The goal is to promote integrated production methods from the vineyard to the wine. Since 2021, the seal has been featured on select Ruggeri products.

BENEFITS FOR OUR EMPLOYEES

Many personal success stories add up to one big one. We firmly believe that our success is primarily due to our employees. That’s why at Rotkäppchen-Mumm, we place a high value on personal development through individualized training opportunities and plenty of autonomy. We also offer attractive, location-specific benefits to help you achieve an optimal work-life balance.

These include, among other things:

• comprehensive benefits (e.g., childcare subsidies, supplemental health and accident insurance)
• highly flexible work hours and remote work options
• Lyra: external employee counseling
• bike leasing

In total, we employ around 1,000 people across all our locations, who make a significant contribution to the business success of our company. It is therefore our constant endeavor to create attractive working conditions in order to both attract new talent and maintain our attractiveness for the existing workforce and develop them further. Our own training is also a matter close to our hearts, as this is how we create highly qualified employees who will grow into the Rotkäppchen-Mumm family. In the past few years, we have always employed around 40 trainees in our companies.

The projects presented below provide insights into various initiatives and programs for our employees.

MOBILE WORKING
Mobile working has become indispensable since the outbreak of the pandemic. For this reason, we developed a concept for mobile working in the "New Normal" in an employee survey and in close cooperation with the works council, with which we give our employees more flexibility.

ROTKÄPPCHEN-MUMM LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

It is very important to us that our employees have the opportunity to grow—both professionally and personally. Our company thrives on the enthusiasm of our employees and their passion for our products.

To support them as good as possible, we offer a diverse range of training opportunities, which we bring together in our Learning Campus, an internal learning environment at Rotkäppchen-Mumm. Through this platform, employees can access training courses, workshops, and coaching sessions on a variety of topics. The spectrum ranges from product and technical knowledge in our business areas of sparkling wine, wine, and spirits to skills for day-to-day work, such as in the areas of project management, communication & collaboration, self-management & resilience, and digital work.

All of this contributes to one goal: dedicated and highly qualified employees who identify with and feel at home both in our company and with our products.

BIKE LEASING
Using the hashtag #umsatteln, we invite our employees to lease a company bike. The bike is leased via salary conversion for a period of 36 months and can be purchased at a reasonable price after this period. The provision of a so-called "company bike" encourages employees to exercise more and at the same time offers them valuable cost savings.

CERTIFICATION ISO 50001 AT ALL GERMAN PRODUCTION SITES

At all of our German production sites, we use an ISO 50001-certified energy management system to work systematically toward the continuous improvement of our energy performance. This includes electricity consumption, which is already largely covered by green electricity. At our Eltville site, we also generate solar power from our own photovoltaic systems.

ELECTRIC TRUCK (FREYBURG)

We typically use trucks to transport our goods to the warehouse. In Freyburg, a modern electric truck has been handling this task since the end of 2024. Initially, the electric truck supplemented the conventional diesel truck; since mid-July 2025, all transport runs have been handled exclusively by the electric vehicle.

This reduces diesel fuel consumption on these routes. At the same time, the vehicle is quieter in operation than the trucks previously used, which is particularly beneficial for residents living along the route.

IFS FOOD (ALL PRODUKTION SITES)

When it comes to the quality of our products, we leave nothing to chance. These are therefore regularly certified according to International Featured Standards Food (IFS Food). The IFS Food Standard is a standard recognized by the GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) for the auditing of food manufacturers. The focus here is on food safety and the quality of processes and products. The standard applies to food processors as well as companies that pack unpackaged food. IFS Food is used where products are "processed" or where there is a risk of product contamination during initial packaging.

We also play it safe with our suppliers. Regular audits and detailed quality specifications are an important part of all supply contracts. Of course, the companies we work with meet internationally recognized quality standards such as ISO 9001, IFS and HACCP.

IFS BROKER (LOCATIONS BREMEN & WIEN)

The IFS Broker was created to ensure the safety and quality of products and to bridge the gap between manufacture and distribution. Trading partners expect from brokers, agents and importers that their product requirements are communicated to the manufacturers and producers, where they are understood and implemented. The standard reviews the parties involved to ensure that they have implemented appropriate controls within their operations so that their suppliers act in accordance with product safety and quality requirements. Brokers, agents and importers must also monitor their suppliers in this regard so that the products supplied comply with legal and contract-specific requirements.

Consumption of alcoholic beverages is also becoming more conscious today. Non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages are on the rise, and that's a good thing. As the market leader, we bear responsibility and want to promote responsible enjoyment. That's why we focus on quality, non-alcoholic alternatives, and a culture that combines responsibility and joie de vivre: awareness + a wide selection of beverages = enjoyment without compromise.

Our memberships in relevant associations also demonstrate our commitment:

DON‘T DRINK AND DRIVE

WINE IN MODERATION