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‘Making the case for regenerative viticulture’ 💡🍇 Domaine Bousquet features in the latest issue of Harpers Wine & Spirit as one of the few wineries worldwide, and the first international winery, to be pioneering Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC). "We had to be successful to show the world of wine that working regeneratively was not only economically viable but a very positive business strategy," Domaine Bousquet's co-founder and CEO, Anne Bousquet, told Harpers. “Our commitment to regenerative viticulture is akin to where organics stood a decade ago — an emerging category with little consumer awareness. But consumer awareness is growing quickly, particularly as we become all too aware of the impact of our collective carbon footprint on climate change." Find the full article in the November 2023 issue of Harpers Wine & Spirit. #DomaineBousquet #RegenerativeOrganic #OrganicWine

Navigating the 2024 wine landscape, I'm intrigued by the industry's evolving narrative. From regenerative viticulture to labor advocacy, and the East Coast's emergence, each trend shows how we’re evolving. Witnessing collaborations reshape the sector and grassroots efforts drive inclusivity paints a compelling picture. Excited to engage with these dynamics and share insights on the ever-changing world of wine. 🍇🌱 #WineTrends2024 #IndustryInsights https://lnkd.in/gGFPDgPv

𝗢𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱!🌱 Now in its second year, the Standard has been developed to cover all aspects of sustainability associated with its supplier base, encompassing practices in the vineyard, the winery and in the overall management of the producer’s business. This year, the Standard measures the improvements that partner producers have made over the last 12 months, focusing particularly on Equity, Diversity & Inclusivity (ED&I), part of the Social Responsibility pillar of the Eco Standard. Link below to read the Eco Standard 👇 #Sustainability #SustainableBusiness #WorldEnvironmentDay https://lnkd.in/dsEQxyRJ

This article does a great job of emphasizing the shift towards sustainability as a necessity rather than an option for businesses, especially in the wine industry. It clearly defines two drivers of the equation, between consumer demand and business imperatives, in simple terms. Thanks Damien Wilson for making the call for the wine industry to recognize and attend the U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit. https://lnkd.in/gHQQ8Rkq

California Sustainable Winegrowing Ambassador Course. Even though it is a short course, it is a valuable resource for getting a general overview of the subject. It also provides some links for those wishing to learn more in-depth. #californianwine #winesoftheworld #sustainability #wsetglobal

Why Are Wineries Around the World Seeking This Certification? (Article from NY Times) Certificates of social and environmental responsibility, like B Corp status, have become important markers for wineries that place values front and center. "Grape growers and wine producers have long sought certifications testifying to their sustainable farming methods or their commitment to protecting the environment. Recognizing the long history of exploitation, and perhaps wanting to codify their social values along with their environmental and agricultural practices, a growing number of wine producers have sought certification demonstrating their commitment to what many call social sustainability. These certifications can come from local wine-oriented organizations, like Napa Green in California, LIVE in the Pacific Northwest, Equalitas in Italy and Haute Valeur Environnementale in France. The Regenerative Organic certification has a social fairness requirement in addition to its agricultural standards. And more and more wineries are seeking B Corp certification from B Lab, which promotes the notion that companies benefit by working for both profits and the social good. Achieving B Corp status is no easy thing. It requires a comprehensive analysis of how a company does business, with different standards for different industries. Wine producers are assessed for how they manage water and waste, for how harmonious their agricultural practices are with their particular environment, whether they promote biodiversity and how they manage their workforces. That means analyzing the gender and racial diversity of a company’s employees as well as its income diversity. The average pay ratio of chief executive-to-worker among S&P 500 companies was 272-to-1 in 2022, according to the A.F.L.-C.I.O. Among B Corp companies, B Lab says, it’s 6-to-1. Companies are also asked about their career-development programs, and how their organization relates to their local communities. Companies are given points in each area, and must achieve a minimum of 80 points to be awarded B Corp status. But that’s only the beginning. B Lab points out where companies can improve, and recommends steps toward making those changes. And companies are regularly reassessed. For Beth Novak, chief executive of Spottswoode in Napa Valley, B Corp status has been eye-opening. “The process itself is amazing,” she said. “You learn a lot. All sorts of things arise as you’re answering questions, and, ‘Oh, I hadn’t thought of that.’ We’ve adopted many of them.” She said the only drawback is that not enough people know about B Corp or what it stands for." #Bcorp #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Wineries

Explore the dynamic shifts in the wine industry with '6 Wine Industry Trends to Watch in 2024.' From tackling labor rights to embracing co-fermentation, learn how the sector is innovating for the future.

Learn more about IWCA - International Wineries for Climate Action and its members. A carbon-cutting wine-buying guide JancisRobinson.com https://bit.ly/3xMJHjU #stsupery #IWCA

Liber Pater, The Most Expensive Wine in The World... Sustainability. I recently had the opportunity to speak with Loic Pasquet, the visionary behind Liber Pater, the most exclusive and expensive wine on the globe. This encounter was particularly meaningful as I spearheaded sustainable innovations in Mexico's promising wine sector, drawing inspiration from Loic's groundbreaking approach. I inquired how his Liber Pater wine ascended to global fame, working with a unique team: a Spanish Mule, a French donkey, a pair of horses, and five collaborators. Loic's reply was disarmingly straightforward: a genuine desire to resurrect the authentic flavors of Bordeaux wines from Napoleon's era. His method? Utterly unconventional. He uses indigenous vines that thrive on their ungrafted roots, embracing grape varieties that have fallen out of favor with Bordeaux AOC regulations yet symbolizing the essence of Bordeaux's winemaking heritage. Loic's winemaking philosophy mirrors the core of sustainability and ESG principles: embracing local materials that thrive in their environment and form a cornerstone of community heritage. His preference for indigenous plants is a testimony to efficiency and ecological harmony, utilizing fewer resources and preserving the natural landscape untouched. This approach exemplifies how traditional practices can lead the way in sustainable innovation.   There is so much to learn from Loic. #esg #sdg #sustainability #wine #bordeaux #familyoffice #efficiency

Why More Companies Are Shifting to Stakeholder Capitalism—It’s Just Better Business Writing recently in the The New York Times, wine critic Eric Asimov explains why so many wineries are seeking B Lab or related certifications demonstrating their commitment to all stakeholders. While the industry has for many years pursued certifications for environmental sustainability, he writes, “Far less attention has been paid over the years to how wineries treated the people who are doing the actual farming and production work. It’s been an enormous oversight, particularly as agricultural workers continue to be prime targets for exploitation.” He adds, “Recognizing the long history of exploitation, and perhaps wanting to codify their social values along with their environmental and agricultural practices, a growing number of wine producers have sought certification demonstrating their commitment to what many call social sustainability.” Sustainability is just as much about people as it is the environment, isn't it? #stakeholdercapitalism #sustainability #wine https://lnkd.in/eErkgMe4