In 2016, Sumarroca joined the ACO2RDS VOLUNTARIS (Voluntary Agreements) programme to find out about the carbon footprint generated by its economic activity and to implement policies to reduce it. The Voluntary Agreement Programme for the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, promoted by the Generalitat de Catalunya, was launched in 2010 by the Catalan Office […]
The Sumarroca Estate, in the municipality of Piera, forms part of the Natura 2000 Network. The aim of this European network of natural spaces is to make the protection of species and natural and semi-natural habitats compatible with the human activities carried out in them, ensuring that the habitats and species are maintained in good […]
Sumarroca is a founding member of the association Espiells Terra de Vi, which was set up with the aim of protecting the Alt Penedès region, specifically the northern wine-growing area, a vineyard land full of potential. Its main aims are to promote knowledge of the natural and agricultural wealth of the area and the importance […]
Sumarroca has adapted a former shepherd’s house to encourage the repopulation of bat species that have been in danger of extinction in recent years. Bats are nocturnal insect-eating mammals that play an important role in fighting pests, something which is particularly important on our 100% organic farm. The house serves as a shelter for the […]
In Catalonia’s forests there are fewer and fewer old trees with natural cavities where birds can nest. This is due to the large number of forest fires in the 1990s and the resulting deforestation. To make up for this, Sumarroca has installed nesting boxes made of reused wood on the estate to provide a protected […]
The addition of a water reservoir on the estate has resulted in the return of certain species to the area, some of which are endangered, and has also encouraged repopulation. The reservoir is fed by the runoff from the fields and is an important breeding ground for several species of amphibians, such as the midwife […]
The Code of Ethics of the Bodegues Sumarroca Group, of which this company Barsedana Inversions, S.L., Bodegues Sumarroca, S.L., Selfoods, S.A., Molí la Boella, S.L. and Gestió Tecnoagraria, S.L. is part, is a guide to good practice setting out the principles and rules of conduct that must be followed by the people forming part of the Group.
Those subject to this Code of Ethics make a commitment to ethical business principles and compliance with the regulations, the law and corporate social responsibility in carrying out the Group’s activities.
Bodegues Sumarroca Group aspires to offer products and services of the highest quality. In this regard, the conduct of its staff and all participants in the value chain must respond to and accommodate the current legislation and the ethical and corporate social responsibility principles and, in particular in labour matters, human rights and respect for the environment.
Therefore, Bodegues Sumarroca Group understands it is essential that this message is transmitted clearly to the third parties it does business with, so that they formally commit to the regulations and principles set out in the Supplier Code of Ethics.
SCOPE
The Supplier Code of Ethics is applicable to Suppliers that wish to enter into contracts with the companies of Bodegues Sumarroca Group. Its express acceptance is an essential condition for starting any commercial relationship.
GOVERNING PRINCIPLES OF BODEGUES SUMARROCA GROUP
The governing principles that define the ethical behaviour of Bodegues Sumarroca Group and its relationship with its Suppliers are the following:
PRINCIPLES OF ACTION FOR SUPPLIERS
The Suppliers of Bodegues Sumarroca Group are subject to the principles of action set out below, and that are set out in the Supplier Code of Ethics.
El apoyo a entidades de ayuda social es una de las prioridades de Sumarroca. Una de las organizaciones con las que colaboramos es Cruz Roja Alt Penedès.
La entidad centra actualmente sus esfuerzos en los sectores de la población que sufren mayor riesgo de exclusión social: los niños y la gente mayor. Mediante el programa «Catas con corazón» del grupo Sumarroca, se ha firmado un convenio de colaboración con Cruz Roja para realizar actividades solidarias basadas en el conocimiento del vino y del territorio para la obtención de fondos para estos colectivos.
Voluntary Agreements Water Use Biological Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Saving
Aflote Social Agent El Relleu Solidari Save the Children Caritas and the Food Bank Solidarity Grape Harvest
Inclusive experiences Alt Penedès Red Cross Terra, Vine i Dona
Voluntary Agreements CCPAE BIOSPHERE SAFE TRAVELS Local Sales SMETA SOM GASTRONOMIA 2025
The Sumarroca Group is offering a whistleblower channel so that workers, customers, suppliers and anyone else who wants to use it can confidentially give information about circumstances, conduct or actions contrary to the Sumarroca Group’s Code of Ethics. It is a secure channel that guarantees confidentiality and, if the correct option is chosen, anonymous communication. […]
