Sustainable Wine Roundtable’s Post

Viña Concha y Toro, a leading wine producer in 2021, has significantly reduced both direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions. ♻ These measures have enabled the organization to bring forward its net-zero target by ten years to 2040. They achieved this by ensuring the following: 🚀 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Viña Concha y Toro's sustainability strategy focuses on regenerating nature and positively impacting stakeholders through six pillars and ten programs that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Global Compact Principles. 📋 𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: the organization's sustainability strategy integrates environmental and social issues into strategic decision-making through a framework developed by the board and Sustainability Division. ✔ 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀: Viña Concha y Toro's has had a net zero commitment in place since 2019, which is validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 🤝 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: The organization's commitment to consider all stakeholders would remain ingrained in its values and guide its business approach, even without their B Corporation (B Corp) status. To read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dfj2TNBW

There will be five unmissable #SIDTalks running alongside the exhibition on Tuesday 15th October featuring the largest collaboration of global sustainability experts ever staged in the UK. All SID Talks are FREE TO ATTEND, pre-registration is required: https://lnkd.in/dzkZ-RnU A summary ⤵️ 11am: 'Getting Started in Sustainability' with Anne Jones, Rosie Davenport, Fran Draper ACIM Chartered Marketer and Phil Korbel co-founder of the The Carbon Literacy Project. 💬 We ask our panel of sustainability experts what their top tips are for getting started, what advice they can offer, from training and education to communications and strategy. Practical tips that are relevant to every business, big or small. 12pm: 'The Future Direction of Sustainability' with Stephen Cronk CEO Maison Mirabeau l B Corp™ & Chair of the The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, Nick Breeze Climate and Wine Journalist, Christopher Smith CRWM Lead Consultant Resource Efficiency and Circularity at Beyondly and Jamie Hutchinson CEO of Cordon Technologies. 💬 For companies who have made good inroads into sustainability and have already made commitments to significant sustainability changes, what comes next? We ask our panel what is needed to bring the whole industry along, and what changes can we expect to see in the future. 1pm: 'The Race to Net Zero' with IWCA - International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), Doug Wanstall Beyond Zero, Isabel Divanna The Carbon Trust, Meagan Littlejohn Sustainable Winegrowing NZ. 💬 Real life success stories from our panel of experts to inspire us to keep the faith, and hear how some of our colleagues in the wine industry are making progress through certification bodies and achievable targets. 2pm: 'The Great Packaging Debate' with Dr Peter Stanbury Research Director at Sustainable Wine Roundtable, Robin Thompson Head of Technical at Encirc, Dr. Laura Catena MD Catena Zapata, Marta Mendonca The Porto Protocol Foundation. 💬 Five years ago the focus was on taking plastic out of the supply chain, now the brief is to reduce carbon. Both are important, but what options are there for packaging our favourite drinks, and who decides which are best? Our panel of experts will share research into different packaging options and what plans they have for future decarbonisation decisions of their packaging mix. 3pm: 'Engaging the Supply Chain in the Sustainability Journey' with Barry Dick MW Waitrose & Partners, Dom de Ville Director at The Wine Society and Calum Fraser Discarded Spirits 💬 Whether you’re an independent wine merchant, an on-trade venue, multiple retailer, importer or supplier to the drinks industry, listen to what our panel of experts are doing and what reactions, challenges and successes they are having. REGISTER AT sustainabilityindrinks.com NOW 🌱 #sustainabilityindrinks

Following on from our first talk at the Spirit of Speyside festival this year, the folk over at Spey have put together a report titled "Building Better Whisky" which you can have a wee nosey at here ↙️ "The report, offers a comprehensive overview of the difficult and often conflicting challenges the whisky industry faces in its sustainability push. It highlights the difficult balance between maintaining traditional production methods and embracing environmentally friendly practices. The report also outlines practical and achievable solutions for whisky brands to consider, providing a roadmap for both the short and long term." #placeswithspirit

There are numerous sustainability-based certifications out there, making it challenging to discern the criteria, true impact, and credibility of each. Navigating this landscape can be complex. Check out this insightful article for tips on navigating the sustainability certification realm: https://lnkd.in/g7GtwJaN

Scotch, including Scotch whisky Tourism, is the future for Scotland. When are we having a Scotch Whisky Tourism Strategy and Budget? It's very easy and quick to formulate. We've got one for Marine Tourism, it's totally, inexplicably bonkers, that nobody has done this for Scotch Whisky Tourism! #ScotchWhiskyTruths

Today was an engaging day at Sustainability in Drinks, where we had the opportunity to discuss with the #wineindustry the importance of looking beyond traditional carbon footprint measurements. By adopting a holistic view of sustainability, we utilise technology to develop bespoke strategies that not only yield fast returns but also drive savings and improve business efficiency. It’s time to embrace a circular perspective for a sustainable future in winemaking. #sustainabilityindrinks #circularityinwine #positiveimpactconcept

Let’s Celebrate Sustainability in the Drinks Industry – Green Awards by The Drinks Business I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work happening in our industry around sustainability and environmental responsibility. It’s inspiring to see so many striving to make a positive impact through waste reduction, energy efficiency, and sustainable sourcing. In light of this, I wanted to share information about the Green Awards organized by The Drinks Business. These awards spotlight best practices and innovative approaches that companies are using to drive sustainability forward. This isn’t just about recognition; it’s a chance to highlight the collective progress we’ve made in the industry. Whether you’ve reached a milestone like ISO 14001 certification, pioneered green innovations, or implemented impactful sustainability initiatives, the awards offer a platform to share and motivate others. By entering, or even just learning more, we can all contribute to creating greater awareness about the importance of sustainability in the drinks industry. Explore more here: https://lnkd.in/dc-nmzpq Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions. Let’s continue to inspire and support one another in driving positive change! #Sustainability #GreenAwards #EnvironmentalLeadership #SustainablePractices #ISO14001 #DrinksIndustry #SustainableBusiness #GreenInnovation #WasteReduction #EnergyEfficiency

Over the next few weeks we will explore the sustainable innovation driving down the carbon cost of your diet. My colleague Adam Kelvey kicks off with an overview of some of the areas that are ripe for innovation #sustainability #intellectualproperty

How green is the food you eat? Over the next few weeks we will explore the sustainable innovation driving down the carbon cost of your diet. We start with a little amuse-bouche, I hope you are hungry! 🍽 🥩 🥦 ☕ 🍩 #sustainability

Avoiding greenwashing should always be a priority! Interesting insights in this article!