Sustainability Heroes
Four companies from the Fells’ portfolio of world-leading, family-owned producers have been recognised as ‘Sustainability Heroes’ in the ‘How Green is Your Wine’ feature, recently published by Decanter magazine, which highlighted the impact of wine production and its implications for water, energy use and local communities.
The 4 producers which the article classed as Sustainability Heroes were Symington Family Estates, Familia Torres, Jackson Family Wines and Tyrrell’s wines.
Symington Family Estates
Portugal-based Symington Family Estates is an industry leader when it comes to sustainability. Aside from its long list of green initiatives, what sets this producer apart is its commitment to transparency. ‘We’re on a journey,’ says Rob Symington, a director at the estate who oversees communications, sustainability, people and culture, and one of the most knowledgeable and engaged people I’ve spoken to about sustainability in wine. ‘We’re definitely not without fault, and any company that says that it is, is greenwashing.’
Familia Torres & Jackson Family Wines
Prominent Spanish producer Familia Torres has long been a key player in the sustainability narrative. It’s a founding member of International Wineries for Climate Action (alongside Jackson Family Estates in the US), a group of wineries committed to using knowledge-sharing and a collaborative approach to reduce the wine industry’s carbon emissions.
Tyrrells
Reducing energy consumption and transitioning to renewable energy sources such as solar panels, wind turbines and electric vehicles is crucial for cutting carbon emissions. Winery roofs are increasingly being covered in solar panels and reflective paint to reduce cooling costs; energy-efficient lighting is being installed and electric vehicles are being used to carry out tasks in the winery. In Australia, since launching its environmental management programme in 2009, Tyrrell’s Wines in the Hunter Valley, has reduced its total greenhouse gas emissions from fuel and electricity usage by 65%.
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