Rémy Cointreau must ‘increase its resilience’
French firm Rémy Cointreau has published its annual report, confirming its previous financial guidance and revealing the progress of its sustainability goals.
In April, the firm revealed its annual sales for the year ending March 2026 were €935.3 million (US$1.093 billion), up by 0.2% organically but down by 5% on a reported basis.
The results followed the publication of a transformation plan and a leadership reshuffle.
In the new report, CEO Franck Marilly, who joined the firm in June 2025, said: “The spirits sector is undergoing profound change. This is compounded by a geopolitical landscape that is particularly unstable, a situation that often tends to significantly impact our industry.
“To meet these challenges head-on, Rémy Cointreau must increase its resilience and adapt by shoring up its market positions and uncovering fresh growth opportunities.”
He added that he hopes to accelerate the group’s expansion in China and the US, as well as seek new avenues in emerging markets, including the Middle East, India, Latin America and Africa.
In addition to reiterating the group’s full-year results, the report added details of the group’s portfolio split.
By division, Cognac represents 61% of the firm’s sales, followed by liqueurs & spirits (37%) and partner brands (2%).
The firm cited Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC) data that revealed the House of Rémy Martin holds a market share of 11%, marking a 0.6-point decline compared with March 2025.
The Americas are the firm’s biggest market, with a 39% share, with Asia-Pacific close behind (38%). Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) represent 23%.
Sustainability progress
Rémy Cointreau also detailed non-financial data, including sustainability statistics.
The group’s Scope 3 CO2 emissions fell by 15% compared with 2020-21. It aims to achieve a reduction of 25% by 2030.
Water withdrawals reduced by 36% compared with 2022-23, exceeding its target of 20% by 2030.
Around 83% of its products incorporate an ecodesign feature, up from 72% in 2025.
Furthermore, 79% of the group’s sales volumes were produced at sites carrying ESG-related certifications. These include ISO 14001 for its sites in Angers and Cognac, which produce 75% of total volumes.
Other certifications include the Regenerative Organic Alliance for DHG and Telmont, and B Corp for Bruichladdich and Westland.
Rémy Cointreau added that 50% of its executive committee seats are now held by women, up from 40% in 2025.
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