Environment

You drop by a store and find yourself facing hundreds of bottles and other wine and spirits containers. Which of them are the most eco-responsible? And just what is it that makes a container eco-responsible in the first place?

With environmental awareness gaining ground, could regenerative viticulture be the next big thing? We spoke about it with Simon Naud, a pioneer of the movement in Quebec, and Michel Gassier, who comes from a long line of French winemakers.

To offer eco-responsible products to customers, the SAQ has decided to remove overpackaging from the beverage alcohol products it sells.

If you love tequila, you know that Patrón makes exquisite, high-quality spirits. But did you know that the distillery puts concrete and ecological measures into practice day after day in most of its operations? Here's a look at a comprehensive and unique approach.

Whether red, white or rosé, some wines are "greener" than others. In response to the many challenges facing the planet, the wine industry is mobilizing to offer us products aligned with our values. Here’s how to make responsible choices the next time you visit the SAQ.

The year is drawing to a close and soon we’ll be raising a glass to 2024. What will this new vintage have in store for us? We spoke to a few experts (and one amateur!) to get a clearer picture.

The SAQ is proud to be a partner of the Tasting Climate Change international conference, which will take place on January 22 and 23, 2024.

Responsibility is at the centre of our corporate values, and our commitment to contribute to the collective good drives us to make enlightened, sustainable and responsible decisions.

The fight against climate change is a major challenge and one that the SAQ has made a priority. That’s why we’ve adopted the ambitious goal of reaching zero greenhouse gas emissions for our vehicles and buildings by 2040.

We are committed to having a positive impact on the community. At our head office, that takes the form of, among other things, greening the outdoor design to improve our facilities’ resilience to bad weather and make the area more welcoming.

At the top of vodka sales, Smirnoff is getting a makeover with lighter PET packaging. Will you reach for its new plastic bottle? The arguments are certainly convincing.

Among the most popular rosés according to customer reviews, Grand Sud rosé is now offered in a new eco-friendly container integrating 25% recycled plastic. It's the perfect opportunify to discover or rediscover this delicious wine ideal as an aperitif and with a wide variety of dishes.