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Rémy Cointreau's Responsible Sourcing Practices with Sedex
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
- Sensors - Autonomous Driving Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Time Sensitive Networking
The Challenge
Rémy Cointreau, a French family-run Group specializing in the production of cognacs, liqueurs, and champagne, was seeking to ensure responsible sourcing practices throughout their entire value chain. The company wanted to ensure that their suppliers, regardless of their location or industry, adhered to their responsible sourcing principles and guidelines. They aimed to set an example for their value chain that embodied their sustainability values, including policies that protect workers’ rights and respect the environment. Rémy Cointreau also wanted to promote transparency across their value chain and improve the lives of workers within their supply chain.
About The Customer
Rémy Cointreau is a French family-run Group that has been in operation since 1724. The company's main business is the production of cognacs, liqueurs, and champagne. Rémy Cointreau is deeply committed to responsible sourcing practices and sustainability. They believe in connecting land, people, and time, and strive to set an example for their value chain that embodies these values. No matter where their suppliers are based, Rémy Cointreau believes in having policies in place that protect workers’ rights and respect the environment.
The Solution
Rémy Cointreau joined Sedex in 2015 to address these challenges. Sedex provided a platform that allowed Rémy Cointreau to view important supplier data, monitor supplier activity, flag potential risks, and promote improvements throughout their value chain. The use of the Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and SMETA audits facilitated this process. Rémy Cointreau also encouraged their suppliers to join Sedex, which allowed them to share their data with other members on the platform, saving them time and reducing audit fatigue. Sedex’s supplier risk assessment tool, Radar, was particularly useful in supporting Rémy Cointreau’s responsible sourcing program. Radar provided an overview of their suppliers’ risk level based on their region and the sector they operate in, and allowed Rémy Cointreau to share issues with their suppliers that could be overlooked and suggest improvement actions.
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