Participated as a panelist on "The 5th SUSTAINABLE BRANDS 2021 YOKOHAMA"

2021-03-02

At the 5th International Conference on Sustainable Brands 2021 Yokohama held at Pacifico Yokohama on February 24-25, Yoko Maki, Public Affairs & CSR Manager at MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo, participated in the panel discussion "Regenerations Starting from Soil" held on February 24. Her presentation focused on "Regenerating Our Soils", one of the four pillars of Moët Hennessy's sustainability manifesto, "Living Soils, Living Together”.

In addition, there are a variety of biodiversity initiatives, such as creating a nurturing environment for natural pollinators and predators in the vineyards, natural weeding without herbicides by grazing local farmers' sheep in the vineyards, cultivating plants in fallow areas of the vineyards, environmental certification of forest holdings, and cover cropping to conserve water and retain heat. In the beginning of the presentation, she reported on our water-related initiatives, such as the water quality enhancement project and drip irrigation, as well as our herbicide-free initiatives, which were achieved by 2020, ahead of the Champagne region's goal of zero herbicides by 2025. She also introduced that we are in the process of "regenerating" the soil in cooperation with the local grape farmers, including a new approach to the soil, and that we are working on environmental and social initiatives with a sense of urgency, while keeping in mind the supply of high quality products.

She concluded by saying that she would like to work openly, industry-wide, and with society as a whole, not only with one company, but also with competitors, listening to the knowledge of experts and researchers, and regularly sharing environmentally friendly techniques among the group's maisons, wineries, and distilleries.

MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo will continue to focus on sustainability, sustainable development, social and environmental activities related to "Living Soils, Living Together" with a sense of mission to pass on a better world to future generations.

2025-07-04

Building an Inclusive Society Through Art: Our Partnership with Able Art Japan

MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo has been fostering a collaborative project with the nonprofit organization Able Art Japan since 2017, under the pillar "Engaging Our Society" of our sustainability manifesto, Living Soils, Living Together.

As part of this initiative, we launched the “MHD Artist Scholarship Program” in 2020 to support artists with disabilities in expressing themselves through their art. Our goal is to broaden opportunities for creative expression and celebrate their talents as a society.

From July 4 to 31, we held the “Office Museum” exhibition at our Jinbocho headquarters and regional offices across Japan, showcasing works by six scholarship artists. The vibrant artworks brought our office spaces to life, offering employees fresh perspectives and inspiring creativity.

On July 5, we hosted a “Family Day” event at the Jinbocho office, welcoming employees, their families, and the artists. The event featured a hands-on tufting workshop led by artist NPF_kazuko (Kazuko Shuto) from Minamisanriku. Participants collaboratively crafted a rug, enjoying the textures of materials and freely mixing colors, while sharing smiles and conversation in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

By bringing together artistic passion and our support, this initiative nurtures and lays the foundation for a society where differences are embraced, and everyone has the opportunity to shine. MHD remains committed to connecting people and society through art and promoting respect and opportunity for all.

MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K.