OUR COMMITMENT
TO THE TERRITORY AND TO THE COMMUNITY
For Cavit, commitment to sustainability is manifested through a set of concrete actions that promote environmental, social and economic sustainability. We have always been committed to the continuous pursuit of sustainability in every area, combining the wisdom of rural tradition with our agronomic expertise and cutting-edge technologies.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Through our more than 5,250 winegrower members belonging to the 11 associated wineries, we cultivate more than 60% of the Trentino vineyard area. Aware of the resulting responsibility, care and respect for the land are a modus operandi rooted in Cavit’s history.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO ENSURE SUSTAINABILITY
PICA is the emblem of sustainability at Cavit. Acronym for Piattaforma Integrata Cartografica Agriviticola [Integrated Agricultural Cartographic Platform], it was developed by Cavit in 2010, in partnership with two of the best research centres in Trentino: the Edmund Mach Foundation (FEM) and the Bruno Kessler Foundation (FBK), with the aim of ensuring the optimum management and yield of crops and to constantly guide winegrower members towards complete sustainability. The book I suoli dei vigneti trentini, published by FEM and Cavit, collects all the knowledge of the Trentino wine-growing region that resulted from this collaboration.
Under the direction of Andrea Faustini, Technical Director of Cavit, the PICA platform is used daily by the team of specialised agronomists that compose the Cavit Viticolo Group: a dedicated internal division that assists winemakers in monitoring and protecting their vineyards to achieve the best results.
Quality
Thanks to PICA, Cavit has in-depth and systemic knowledge of the Trentino region and of its viticultural potential, developed through comprehensive soil mapping and advanced geo-climatic analyses.
This approach allows:
Identification of the ideal vines for each plot based on technical-environmental parameters.
The conducting of rigorous checks and selections in the vineyard during all agronomic phases.
Precise monitoring of grape ripening to ensure an optimal harvest.
Sustainability
PICA enables precision agriculture, offering winemakers daily, personalised and targeted support for:
The rationalisation of phytosanitary treatments.
Effective management of pathogen defence.
The adaptation of resources to each individual vineyard through constant monitoring.
Optimisation of the use of water resources.
Sustainable agricultural techniques
The value of the territory that hosts us is important. This is why Cavit has been a member of the “Protocol for Quality Wine Production in Trentino” for over 30 years, which constantly verifies that all work in the vineyard is suitable to fully achieve sustainable viticulture. All Cavit members have obtained the SQNPI – National Quality System for Integrated Production certification. Cavit also promotes sustainable agricultural practices to protect soil health, biodiversity and the Trentino landscape. Examples of this include green manure, dry stone walls and insect mating disruption.
Renewable energy
Cavit constantly invests to reduce its energy consumption, while also making it sustainable. Today, the photovoltaic panels installed at the company have met over 17% of the company’s electricity needs, a figure set to grow thanks to an expansion plan that includes the addition of 2,500 m2 of new photovoltaic surfaces. The remaining requirement is purchased from Dolomiti Energia and covered through electricity certified as renewable by means of Guarantees of Origin.
Packaging
Our commitment to sustainability is also reflected in our packaging choices, where we pursue continuous improvement aimed at reducing our environmental impact. We increasingly choose to use lightweight bottles, helping to reduce transportation emissions, and we adopt packaging solutions that are designed for easy disposal. The selection of recycled and recyclable materials represents a growing standard for us, in line with a responsible vision that embraces the entire product life cycle.
Partnership
Thanks to its deep ties to the local area, Cavit proudly supports numerous local sporting and cultural initiatives: it sponsors Aquila Basket, Trentino Volley, Trento Calcio, Rugby Trento, Ciaspolada and Marcialonga, as well as numerous other activities of the various APT [Trento-based tourism and marketing bodies]. To protect and enhance Trentino wine production and to promote local wine tourism, Cavit actively collaborates with the sector’s leading players. In this context, it is associated with the Trentodoc Institute, the Wine Tourism Movement, the Vini del Trentino Consortium, the Dolomites Cheese Route and the Trentino Wine and Flavours Route. Deeply believing in the value of art and culture, Cavit also supports important museum institutions.
Wine in moderation
The promoting of an informed and responsible wine culture is an integral part of Cavit’s commitment to sustainability, while respecting and protecting consumers. This is why we are participating in Wine in Moderation, the leading European programme promoting social responsibility in the wine sector. We believe that wine is an expression of territory, tradition and social interaction: a precious heritage, to be enhanced through moderate and informed consumption. We are committed to promoting a culture of responsible drinking, helping to make wine an informed and quality experience.
Certifications
- Quality Management Systems – UNI EN ISO 9001 Certification
- Environmental Management Systems – UNI EN ISO 14001 Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety Management System – UNI ISO 45001 Certification
- BRCGS Certification (Global Standard for Food Safety – British Retail Consortium)
- IFS Certification (International Food Standards)
- Organic Agri-food Certification
- Membership of the Protocol for quality wine production in Trentino for over 20 years
- SQNPI Certification – National Quality System for Integrated Production (OsservatorioSQNPI@masaf.gov.it)
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
As a second-level consortium, Cavit’s primary mission is to enhance the production of its over 5,250 members, generating and redistributing value to all the families within its cooperative supply chain. Each year, the company reinvests over €170 million in the local community, equal to nearly 70% of its turnover, through shareholder payments, employee salaries, priority selection of local suppliers, sponsorship of events and demonstrations together with industrial and agricultural investments.
Governance
The company is firmly committed to continuously improving its integrated governance system, as well as aligning it with other corporate management tools (HACCP system, analysis system, IT system) to ensure compliance with worker safety principles and environmental requirements.
The CODE OF ETHICS and adoption of the 231 ORGANISATIONAL MODELS, together with our COMPANY POLICY, strengthen the process of transmitting Cavit’s ethical and behavioural values to all employees.
INVESTMENTS
Industrial investments represent a strategic lever to strengthen our commitment to sustainability. The progressive adoption of innovative solutions and the optimisation of production processes allow us to improve operational efficiency, reducing waste and maximising the resources used.