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NEWS NOUVELLES
DE BOISSET
1ST SEMESTER
2024

BEAUCAIRE
An ecological and

In 2024 Fortant sustainable approach
pays a visit to Sète
From 26 March 26 to 1 April
2024, Fortant, an official
sponsor since 2010, will once
again be on deck for France’s
first maritime eco-festival.

Les Chais du Sud has been committed to a sustainable ecological approach for several
years, both in terms of the operation of the site and the packaging of the wines.
On the production site: generators to sterilise the production lines
• Waste treatment and recycling and two electric resistance heaters for
• Use of biodegradable yeasts and bacteria the workshop and melter (sugar melter)
for the maintenance of installations cleaning system of the BABV (wine-based
• Heating adjusted based on requirements flavoured drinks).
• Replacement of all neon lights with more Packaging:
energy-efficient LEDs • Selecting environmentally friendly suppliers
In 2023, 925 solar panels were installed on (certified Imprim’vert, ISO 14,001, etc.).
A biennial celebration of maritime traditions held the roofs. They cover a surface area of 2,472.8 • Reducing the weight of bottles by 8 to
2
in Sète that extends beyond the borders of the m and produce 420 kVA of electricity. This 10% on average.
Languedoc region. The last edition held in 2022 renewable energy will cover part of the site’s • Optimising the size and rigidity of
attracted 438,000 visitors! needs. They were installed using a Kogysun cardboard boxes
The colours of Maison Fortant will fly across the system, included on the French Green List • Bag-in-Box and Pouches, made from
town throughout the week. Fortant wines will be of the Product Prevention Commission of 100% recyclable materials, BIB Eco-design
served in partner restaurants, in the VIP lounge the Qualité Construction agency. award in 2022
and at official meals. An international showcase • Infinitely recyclable 25 cl cans
for the Sétoise brand established in 1920. In 2024, the Vapeur (steam) project will
www.escaleasete.com optimise water and electricity consumption
by shutting down the steam boiler. This is
being replaced by energy-saving systems
better suited to the site, including two steam

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