California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance’s Post

🌍Let’s focus on social sustainability in the wine sector in 2024! "Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." - World Commission on Environment and Development 👉 While environmental and economic sustainability often take centre stage, the importance of social sustainability is sometimes overlooked. According to the United Nations Global Compact, social sustainability involves identifying and managing business impacts on people, emphasizing the quality of relationships with stakeholders. In the wine sector, recognising the broader impact on employees, value chain workers, customers, and local communities is pivotal. 📢This awareness led to the creation of the Wine in Moderation programme, a testament to the commitment of the sector to social sustainability. 🍷 Our vision for a sustainable culture of wine exemplifies this commitment, highlighting the sector's dedication to caring for customers and the business in all aspects of sustainability. For more information https://lnkd.in/eJ-HMn7J #SocialSustainability #WineinModeration #Sustainability #Wine

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the wine industry, and it's our goal to be a net zero industry by 2050. The recently launched New Zealand Wine Roadmap to Net Zero 2050 will play a crucial role in presenting tools and opportunities to help winegrowers mitigate those challenges. It outlines milestones and identifies key emission-reduction opportunities applicable across vineyards and wineries to help us reach our net zero goal. Here's some of our sustainability champions on this important project:  Edwin Massey - General Manager Sustainability, New Zealand Winegrowers  Fabian Yukich - Chair, New Zealand Winegrowers Environment Committee Peter Jones - Director, The Landing Josh Barclay - Sustainability Manager, Whitehaven Wine Meagan Littlejohn - Programme Manager, Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) Read the Roadmap here: https://bit.ly/3T9Dmqa #nzwine #altogetherunique

🌟 Fixing Public Meals – Achieving Sustainability by 2027 🌟 Many of the solutions to the world's greatest challenges are already within our reach. One such solution is making all public meals in Norway sustainable by 2027 through strategic public procurement, specifically by defining "sustainable food" in contracts. Although this approach is both proven and simple to implement, it hasn't yet gained the traction it deserves. Join us for a 90-minute Community Vetting session where you'll collaborate in small groups to define this problem, evaluate the solution, and devise strategies for impactful change. If the community supports the solution, we will also discuss its role in driving this transformation. Our guide will be Ove Kenneth Nodland, an unconventional lawyer with a decade of experience at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and public procurement. No expertise in food is necessary—just bring your eagerness to turn discussions into actions and be ready to engage fully. Additionally, you will enjoy a healthy and sustainable meal prepared in collaboration with our kitchen, demonstrating that sustainable choices can be both delicious and cost-effective. Important to note: This session is limited to 10 participants, and registration is binding to ensure full engagement and minimize food waste. Active participation is expected from all attendees. To reserve your spot, please email [email protected].

At Bon Appétit, sustainability is more than an initiative, it’s a throughline for us, woven into the company’s foundational way of being. It's part of everyone’s job to bring that value to life in their work. In short, sustainability is everyone's job. We believe that it takes more than one person or one siloed team in a company to truly make sustainability a core operating principle. Read our CEO Fedele Bauccio’s full statement in his most recent blog: https://ow.ly/PE2V50QIkvp

In anticipation of our first B Corp month, our Sustainability Manager Rebecca spoke with fellow B Corp business, Climate Change Coaches. Read all about the work we are doing and how Climate Change Coaches are helping us to implement our sustainability strategy, here. #BCorp #BCorpMonth

I am honored to announce that our paper, "Analyzing the effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Green Innovation Performance in the Spanish wine industry," has been recognized as one of the Top Cited Articles of 2022-2023 in the field of Agribusiness. This recognition is not just a personal achievement but a testament to the importance and impact of sustainable practices within the wine industry. Our study highlights how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) significantly influences green innovation, offering valuable insights for businesses aiming to enhance their environmental and social performance. I extend my heartfelt thanks to my colleagues, peers, and everyone who has engaged with our research. Your citations and feedback have been instrumental in spreading this vital knowledge and fostering a more sustainable industry. Feel free to revisit the article and share how it has impacted your work or thoughts on CSR and green innovation. Let’s continue to drive meaningful change in industries worldwide! 📄 Read the paper here: [https://lnkd.in/gph6CPe7] #CSR #GreenInnovation #WineIndustry #AcademicResearch #TopCitedArticle #Sustainability

Join the transformative impact journey with every sip of LION BREWERY CO beer! Cheers to creating an even bigger environmental impact through reforestation in 2024! @greenstepsgroup is thrilled to be part of @lionbreweryco's continued sustainability journey. You can do your bit by supporting eco-friendly businesses dedicated to preserving our environment with every sip of @lionbreweryco's liquid inspiration. This signifies that every delightful pint of Lion Brewery Co beer savoured in the various bars and restaurants holds a planet-friendly distinction. @greenstepsgroup provides real-time map visibility of environmental impact, community upliftment, and biodiversity regeneration, aligning with the UN’s 2030 sustainable development goals by sharing what you do for the environment. Green Steps monitors projects in critical locations at a granular level. Every tree counts, so we count every tree. Our advanced climate-tech platform verifies that each and every tree is planted. We integrate sustainability into your company’s DNA and verify your CO2 offset and its impact. Cheers to drinking responsibly with @lionbreweryco and @greenstepsgroup #greenstepsgroup #greentech #sustainability #lionbreweryco #environment #sustainability #treeplanting #reforestation #regeneration #actnow #climateaction #impact #rewildingtheplanet #cheers #drinkresponsibly #impactjourney #sustainableliving

Excited to share insights from the latest episode of the Sustainable Nation podcast, where we dive into the evolving landscape of the California wine industry's sustainability efforts. 🍷 Allison Jordan discusses the strides made in vineyard and winery sustainability and the prestigious California Green Medal Awards. Some key takeaways: 🔹 Explosive Growth in California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance Certification Program: With over 20 million cases and thousands of SKUs now proudly bearing certification claims or logos, the industry provides robust assurance about sustainable practices, meeting the increasing demand for third-party verification. 🔹 California Green Medal Awards: These awards celebrate exceptional leaders in sustainable wine growing across four categories—leader, environment, community, and business. The contributions of past winners like Bonterra Organic Estates, Tablas Creek Vineyard , and Trinchero Family Estates serve as powerful examples of industry innovation. 2024 winners include: LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards and Vino Farms LLC. 🔹 Comprehensive Sustainability Toolkit: The California Sustainable Wine Growing Alliance has developed a toolkit to aid farmers in achieving sustainability. This includes resources on water and energy efficiency, integrated pest management, and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas footprints, helping vineyards adapt to climate change. Check out the episode at: https://lnkd.in/gDsJjpww 🌍🍇 #SustainableNation #SustainableWine #CaliforniaWine #GreenMedalAwards #Sustainability #WineGrowing #ClimateAction #SustainablePractices #WineIndustry #EnvironmentalLeadership

Every year, the International Earth Day gives us the opportunity to think of the importance to protect our planet. One of the numerous actions to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and preserve our ecosystems is the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices. Meira Oy, part of Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group, announces that all its coffee products roasted and packed in Helsinki, Finland are now Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade certified. The Rainforest Alliance and Fair-Trade non-profit certification systems have rigorous requirements related to sustainable farming and business practices, environmental, and social responsibility, as well as good governance. These seals aim to improve the livelihoods of coffee farmers, promote human rights, prevent deforestation, and fight climate change. In the framework of a growing sustainability effort, Massimo Zanetti Beverage Group set its guidelines through the Responsible Sourcing Policy, a statement of its commitment to ethical and sustainable practices, to share its values with its suppliers and throughout its supply chain. “It’s noteworthy that we have successfully attained our 100% sourcing goal for certified green coffee. Within the framework of our sustainability program, our work continues comprehensively, emphasizing our value chain’s commitment and engagement in emission-reducing development projects. Furthermore, we are delving into a broader consideration that focuses on addressing nature impacts, ensuring the sustainable future of coffee remains a top priority” said Raimo Sinisalo, CEO of Meira. #EarthDay #RainforestAlliance #FairTrade  

The Expression of Interest (EOI) for our next big round of Award applications opens up on Monday! If you're an existing member of Sustainable Food Places, and you would like to (or think you might like to) apply for an award this year do have a look at our applications process and timeline. https://lnkd.in/eEtVJg2w #sustainablefoodplaces #sustainablefoodplacesawards #foodsystems #celebrate #celebratehardwork