New Zealand Wine’s Post

Last Friday we released the New Zealand Wine Roadmap to Net Zero 2050. We put a huge amount of effort in to building something that is both ambitious and feasible, celebrates small wins but challenges our vineyards and wineries to be the movers and shakers of this industry. You can find the roadmap here: https://lnkd.in/e5AAfAFA What did we explore? ⚡ Energy efficiency (and how this must offset business growth) 🍇 Divesting from fossil fuels (including electrification and hydrogen) ☀ Decarbonising electricity 🍾 Innovating the value chain (options for packaging and transport) 🌳 Carbon removals Decarbonising the value chain (packaging, transport etc.) in particular remains a huge challenge to be solved, but what we did find is a huge range of options out there to be adopted. The trick is just to start and learn while you're on the road! Big thanks to all involved for a fun and challenging project, and for a very rewarding outcome.

818 Tequila’s dedication to sustainability is truly inspiring. From the agaves they grow to the production of each bottle, 818 emphasizes the Earth’s importance in every step. Their distillery operates on biomass and solar power, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and minimizing their carbon footprint. 818 carefully selects packaging partners who share a commitment to protecting our planet. Their glass supplier is leading the way in the industry’s transition to natural gas energy sources. Plus, their labels, corks, and boxes are all certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, ensuring they come from sustainably managed forests. We're proud to partner with 818 Tequila, a certified B Corporation™ (B Corp™). This prestigious certification, administered by B Lab, recognizes companies that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Together, we are committed to a greener, more sustainable future. 🌱💚 #Sustainability #Tequila #GreenFuture #818Tequila #SustainablePackaging #BCorp #EarthFirst

In honor of #EarthDay this Monday, April 22nd, you're invited to download a complimentary copy of BIER's 2023 Water, Energy, and Emissions Efficiency Benchmarking Study. In its 12 benchmarking studies, BIER has evaluated 18 years of industry performance for nearly 2,000 facilities worldwide. The final results represent a comprehensive set of production, water, energy, and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions metrics which are normalized, categorized, and analyzed by facility and beverage type. The 2023 benchmarking study includes facility-level data for 2017, 2020, and 2022 from 14 BIER members and two partner contributors. The study shows improvements in water, energy, and emissions intensity ratios by 8%, 11%, and 22% respectively. Continued progress is represented through a variety of facility categories, production volumes, and geographic locations – showcasing that the beverage industry continues to improve business performance while proactively reducing environmental impacts worldwide. Discover more results of BIER's 2023 Benchmarking Study, Trends & Observations. Download your complimentary copy: https://lnkd.in/gHksAm4p #environmentalsustainability #bevco #climate #energy #GHG #water #EarthMonth

Another great course highlighting the importance of sustainability in our food systems, as well as the importance of renewable energy and understanding the complexity of having enough for all, for ever. #Sustaiability #RenewableEnergy #SEED

In the beverage sector, being more productive while using less energy has never been a greater priority given the increasing expectations from retailers, distributors, and consumers for more sustainable manufacturing. From conversion of raw ingredients to bottling to final packaging and transportation to market, BIER recognizes that there are considerable opportunities to improve energy efficiency across beverage sector operations and works to achieve acceptable standards through benchmarking and best practice sharing around energy accounting, key performance indicators, and transparency. Discover BIER's Climate Change Work Products https://bit.ly/3ujdmNO #environmentalsustainability #climate #water #energy #decarbonization

Last week, AAK Denmark had the honor of hosting European Parliament Member Niels Fuglsang and Minister of Taxation Jeppe Bruus.  Their visit highlighted the importance of our green transition efforts and sustainability initiatives. 🌍 We're excited to share that our new bio-boilers are almost ready to run at full capacity, cutting over 90% of our CO2 emissions at our Aarhus site. 🍃 These innovative boilers utilize shea meal, a residual product from our oil extraction process, reducing emissions by nearly 50,000 tons of CO2. This significant step will also move AAK Denmark out of the top 100 list of Denmark's largest CO2 emitters. 🌿Together, we can work towards a more sustainable future. 🌿  #Sustainability #GreenTransition #Innovation #ClimateAction #AAK

Commodity Forwarders Inc. is celebrating #EarthDay by prioritizing resource conservation in #perishable food #shipping. By monitoring consumption levels, embracing renewable energy solutions, and working towards carbon emission reduction, we uphold our commitment to a greener, more eco-conscious strategy. Dive into our latest blog to explore how we're fostering positive change this Earth Day and for future generations. #Logistics #SupplyChain #Sustainability

Today is World Earth Day 🌎 We’re excited to share our latest report – the first that we know of – that looks at methods to reduce plastic within pork production systems, marking a significant step towards a more environmentally-conscious approach for Australian pork. Over the last four decades the Aussie pork industry has:   ✅ reduced greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 73%   ✅ reduced water consumption for the production of pork has by 80%   ✅ reduced fossil fuel use by 58%  AND… 60% of the pork industry aims to use waste recycling and renewable energy by 2030. The Australian pork industry is continuing to collaborate and innovate for a healthier future. https://lnkd.in/gV3AvQAx #WorldEarthDay #Sustainability #EnvironmentalInitiatives #australianpork

What goes into making an #SWOCertified wine? The process starts in the vineyard with certifying healthy soils, creating biodiversity and focusing on responsible, renewable energy sources. Certified sustainable wine continues in the wine making production process with managing water usage, waste management and implementing alternative energy technologies. These are just some of the practices implemented to ensure our VQA wines are being grown and produced sustainably.

Fast food chains are focusing on #Sustainability by using reusable containers, energy-efficient lighting, and local ingredients. Learn how they are turning #UsedCookingOil into #Renewable fuels! - https://ow.ly/aSLa50RTiM2 #MahoneyEnvironmental