Our commitments
A company in tune with nature
Dargaud et Jaeglé is fully aware of the importance of implementing actions focused on sustainable development and forest conservation.
Our daily efforts aim to minimize our environmental impact.
Wood is at the heart of our commitments
Since the time of Colbert (17th century), France has been a model for sustainable forest management.
Today, our forest areas for timber are equivalent to those in the Middle Ages, and we confidently estimate that the production of raw material will double within the next century.
Climate change could impact on the health of our forests, however, they are closely monitored by the ONF (National Forestry Office), which ensures the health of our trees and the sustainability of our unparalleled chlorophyll reservoir.
France has long understood that forests must meet
4 inseparable fundamental roles
Their social role as living spaces.
Their economic role as a source of renewable raw materials.
Their role as a biodiversity reserve.
Their ecological role as the lungs of the planet
and carbon sinks.
The cooperage industry contributes to sustainable management because the harvest from the entire forest massif is less than 2%.
It promotes the growth of tall, centruies-old trees since it oes not use young trees: the minimum age for oak used in a cooperage is 150 years.
The French model of rigorous management means that today, some forests are not exploited, while others are in full production due to natural regeneration. As a result, some forest designations disappear from the ONF catalogue, while others are fully available.
In the interests of transparency and better understanding, Dargaud et Jaeglé has clarified its range of barrels offerings. This approach does not disrupt past practices, but rather reinforces the reproducibility of the quality that has built its reputation.
DARGAUD & JAEGLÉ is FTF Fût de Tradition Française certified by the FCBA Centre Technique du Bois, which guarantees in particular:
• the use of French oak
• the traceability of wood batches
• the use of split staves
• the natural drying/seasoning of the staves
• the use of skilled labor
• compliance with volumes and dimensions
• the quality of internal and external surfaces
• the implementation and adherence to procedures ensuring traditional craftsmanship and high quality production throughout the manufacturing process
The quality of our work,
a true commitment
We take pride in ensuring the technical and hygienic integrity of our products.
All of our wood is meticulously inspected upon arrival, before it is seasoned in the yard and before it enters production.
Multiple inspections are conducted throughout the production cycle:
• Air quality/water quality
• Checking for possibly contaminants in the wood
• Monitoring humidity levels
At the end of the production line, special care is taken to inspect each of our barrels or large vessels, ensuring:
• Structural integrity
• Watertightness
• Aesthetic quality
CSR, at the heart
of our strategy
Reuse of our wood waste
We recycle all of the wood we buy, which is a precious resource.
Production offcuts are used in our braziers to toast the barrels.
Other by-products such as wood chips and sawdust are used in a biomass boiler to heat our facilities, and any surplus is utilized by local energy platforms.
Carbon footprint
As part of our commitment to the environment, we have carried out a carbon footprint assessment to identify areas for improvement in this field.
We have also implemented:
Landscape integration with manicured green spaces and a planned arboretum around our site
Rainwater runoff collection zones in basins to recharge groundwater and support the development of local flora and fauna
Eco-design of our latest buildings and minimized noise emissions to the outside world and local residents
Workstations in spacious environments with maximized glass surfaces to promote natural lighting and provide our employees views of the outdoors.
Temperature and humidity control of buildings throughout the year for employee comfort and the preservation of our wood raw material.
Source extraction of wood chips and sawdust at source (dust recovery, storage and combustion to produce heat energy for workshops and processes).
It is important to note that:
• The recyclability of our finished products is close to 100%.
• The reparability of our finished products
is close to 100%.