The Rémy Cointreau Group, a world leader in the global spirits market, has launched its inaugural sustainability concept bar, DENTREE, created in partnership with Spirits Architects in Shanghai. With Rémy Cointreau's sustainability philosophy at its core, DENTREE will set a new precedent in carbon neutrality operations for the industry, while reaffirming the Group’s confidence and determination to strengthen its presence in the local market.
“Beyond a traditional bar, DENTREE is a further demonstration of our signature values of ‘Terroir, People and Time,’ our determination to create exceptional consumer experiences, and our aspiration to work with local partners on high-impact sustainable initiatives in China,” said Sophie Phe, Chief Executive Officer of Rémy Cointreau China. “Going forward, Rémy Cointreau will use DENTREE as a platform to launch more diverse sustainability initiatives together with like-minded partners as we strive to realize a brighter, more sustainable future.”
As Rémy Cointreau's first-ever sustainability concept flagship bar co-created with Spirits Architects, DENTREE offers a variety of drinks and cocktails that pioneer new sustainability concepts in food and beverage besides typical options. Brands from Rémy Cointreau’s diverse portfolio, including Louis XIII, Mount Gay Rum, Rémy Martin Cognac Fine Champagne, Cointreau Liqueur, Bruichladdich Single Malt Whisky, The Botanist Islay Dry Gin and TELMONT Champagne, can all be sampled at DENTREE. Celebrated mixologists will also present DENTREE’s forward-thinking signature cocktails here.
DENTREE isn’t only about high-quality spirits and cocktails. Locally sourced, organic ingredients form the basis of a selection of healthy beverages and snacks, all crafted using low-waste processing methods. Just as coffee and tea sourced from local farms, including Yunnan coffee beans and garnishes grown in DENTREE’s rooftop garden, add local flavors and stories to every menu item, the delicious creative snacks and dishes to share and enjoy are sure to add new tastes and experiences to each guest’ life.
“DENTREE is a destination where guests can nestle in and enjoy a completely unique bar experience and a feast for the taste buds beyond imagination,” said Jerome Canovas, Brand Director of Liqueurs & Spirits Division China at Rémy Cointreau and head of the DENTREE project. “Rooted in the local culture, passionate about sustainability, and committed to high-end standards, DENTREE will bring new value to the F&B industry and the local community. As a flagship location for Rémy Cointreau masterclasses, events, workshops, parties, collaborations, and sustainable initiatives, DENTREE is an oasis of sustenance that provides the ground for diversity and new possibilities to flourish.”
The sustainability concept and initiatives are embedded in every detail of the bar, from its location, decoration and materials to the way in which guests are greeted and served, and the wider network of sustainability-oriented communities that has formed around the bar.
Located in a unique adaptive regenerated development that focuses on sustainable practices and management, DENTREE has minimized the quantity of building materials and has opted for sustainable materials where possible in its own construction as well. Specialist systems have been set up to enhance energy saving, recycling, and resource optimization, including LED lighting, electric system and a software for monitoring food and drink inventory. It is featured with a vibrant rooftop garden that supports the bar’s efforts towards self-sufficiency and sustainability.
As certified by RESET, the world’s leading performance-driven building certification program, the bar is the first in China to be certified Carbon Neutral for construction, which is a powerful recognition of DENTREE’s efforts to advance sustainability. The bar is also targeting Carbon Neutrality in operations, to be granted after the first year of operation. By carefully selecting materials and prioritizing circularity, the bar achieved an embodied carbon footprint that is 29.3% lower than the industry average, with the rest being offset by Chinese Certified Emission Reduction (CCER) credits. The bar also achieved a level of circularity that is 8.3 times better than the baseline, with 39.2% of the bar being realistically recyclable or biodegradable at the end of life.
The opening of DENTREE represents a new exploration in Rémy Cointreau’s business operations and its commitment to engaging with consumers in more diverse ways. The physical experience and integration of sustainability throughout the bar will bring added convenience and enhanced experiences, while closely resonating with consumers to whom sustainability has become an increasingly important cause. DENTREE will grow into a sustainability platform that connects people, nature, and society to expand the concept of sustainability at local, national, and global levels by sharing new trends, ideas, and techniques.
“DENTREE is a milestone for the Group in embracing new consumer trends like the rise of mixology and sustainability. It is also an embodiment of our progress in delivering our strategic priorities and investing for future growth,” said Eric Vallat, Chief Executive Officer at Rémy Cointreau. “DENTREE echoes Rémy Cointreau’s vision and mission to reduce its carbon footprint by 50% per bottle by 2030 and reach Net Zero by 2050 under #APlanetOfException and will play a pioneering role in our efforts to achieve the goal.”
About Dentree
Located in Shanghai, DENTREE is a sustainability concept flagship bar powered by the Rémy Cointreau Group together with Spirits Architects. Spirits Architects is the food & beverage consultancy by the team behind Asia’s 50 Best Bars - Hope & Sesame that has been for the past 3 years listed in Asia’s 50 best bars. The word DENTREE comes from the concept of the ‘den tree,’ a large tree that serves as an oasis hidden for the local birds and mammals to nest in. In the depths of Shanghai, the bustling city, DENTREE is where all people and nature come to rest, connect, and grow together. DENTREE is also a fusion of oriental and French culture epitomized in its Chinese name “Shù Lí Xiàng”.
Beyond a bar, DENTREE is a reflection of Rémy Cointreau's ‘Terroir, People and Time’ sustainability philosophy. With sustainability concepts and initiatives embedded in every detail, DENTREE is certified by RESET, the world's leading sensor-based and performance-driven building standard and certification program, as having a high level of circularity. 6.5% of DENTREE’s building materials come from renewable sources and 39.2% can be feasibly recycled or composted. DENTREE embodies Rémy Cointreau’s determination to create exceptional experiences and its aspiration to work with local partners on high-impact sustainable initiatives in China that pave the way to a brighter, more sustainable future.
Dentree, Anken Air, #1, 465 Zhenning Lu, by Xinzha Lu 镇宁路465弄1号楼, 近新闸路
[All images courtesy of DENTREE]
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