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2021 31 August

BANFI CHOOSES THE EQUALITAS CERTIFICATION

A goal that was achieved with CSQA thanks to the long path undertaken through the numerous sustainable initiatives in the area and the publication of the Sustainability Report since 2016.

Following an audit by CSQA, Banfi Società Agricola s.r.l., a leading company in the Montalcino area, has obtained the certification Equalitas, the accreditation for the Sustainability Management System for the Wine Industry.

Pioneer of Sustainability, which is one of the company's founding values, and an authentic and emblematic element of its path, Banfi has established a balanced and productive relationship with the territory in which it operates and genuine interaction with its partners and with the institutions with which converses. The initial path has evolved over the years following the growing demand of the wine world for quality and safety.

Cristina Mariani-May, owner and CEO of Banfi, declares: "We started feeling and working sustainably in unthinkable times when it was not yet a trend. Our product comes from the Earth; we know perfectly well that our success goes hand in hand with respect to the environment, so we have always tried to harmonize with our territory, from the vineyard to the finished product: the wine. The numerous research carried out since the early 1980s (Banfi was founded in 1978) in collaboration with the most important Italian Universities and Research Centers allow us to fully respect the territory in which we operate and produce high-quality wines. Over the past 750 years, our estate in Montalcino has only had three different owners. I have to make this area better than how my family found it for future generations. The achievement of the Equalitas certification is a natural goal, a sign of respect for all the enthusiasts of the prestigious Banfi wines in the world".

The Equalitas certification follows the certification of the 2020 Sustainability Report, which was subjected to limited assurance according to the ISAE 3000 Revised standard.

In fact, the Sustainability Report is one of the distinctive features of the EQUALITAS standard, together with:

•  good practices and economic, environmental, and social indicators integrated and each declined based on the most advanced experiences available;

Management System: where the company is led to integrating sustainability into its management dynamics, primarily operating in the area of self-assessment;

third party certification: which guarantees the consumer about transparency in the management of sustainability objectives, but also stimulates the company to work continuously and efficiently;

• the collective brand that allows communication to the consumer and the market.

 

BANFI CHOOSES THE EQUALITAS CERTIFICATION

PRIVACY POLICY

Banfi S.r.l. places fundamental importance on your personal privacy. Banfi S.r.l. takes all steps to protect the personal information of the users. Optimal service is possible when we can assure that the user is aware of and understands the norms and criteria adopted for our privacy policy. The criteria used by Banfi S.r.l. regarding personal information are as follows:
 
Why personal information is collected?
Banfi S.r.l. gathers and uses personal information of the users to guarantee optimal service and to facilitate access to a broad range of products and services. Furthermore, the personal information is used to keep every user updated on new offerings and other information that Banfi S.r.l. believe may be useful to the user. Furthermore, personal information could be used to contact the user to invite the user to participate in eventual market research that allows us to both evaluate the level of user satisfaction and to develop superior products.
 
How personal information is collected
Information about our users is collected in different ways. For example, information that can be used to contact the user can be requested when that person writes to Banfi S.r.l., telephones to ask about a service, or participates in an online poll. Furthermore, when a person subscribes to the internet service of Banfi S.r.l. or to the mailing list, they provide information that is then collected and filed within a secure database.
 
When personal information is revealed
It can become necessary to reveal personal data of the client by law or in the course of legal proceedings or other situations in the public interest.
 
How personal information is protected
Banfi S.r.l. protects the security of information sent by people using physical, electronic and managerial methods. Banfi S.r.l. invites its users to take the necessary steps to protect their personal data on the Internet. Banfi S.r.l. suggests that users often change their password, using a combination of letters and numbers, and relying solely on secure browsers.

Access to personal information
The user can, at any time, access information regarding themselves. To review and update personal information that Banfi S.r.l. has gathered, please contact banfi@banfi.it.
 
Collection of personal information
It is possible to navigate the websites of Banfi S.r.l. anonymously. In any case, the browser automatically comunicates the type of computer and operating system used.

Like many other websites, Banfi S.r.l. uses "cookie" technology. The first time a user connects to the site, their cookies identify the browser with a random and unique number. The cookies used do not reveal any information of a personal nature to the user, including first names that could be used to welcome the user on their next visit. The cookies help us understand what part of the website the users visit more frequently, which are the paths used by the clients, and how long they remain connected. The cookies are used to study the traffic patterns of the Banfi S.r.l. websites in order to improve their functionality.