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Sustainability in the winery

Sustainable winemaking includes looking at how winery processes, equipment and resources are used throughout production.

Research and practical information can help wineries identify opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining wine quality and effective production. This can include the energy used for cooling and refrigeration, as well as opportunities to improve processes and adopt new technologies and practices.

Explore research, practical information and resources to support more efficient winery operations.

Refrigeration efficiency

Refrigeration is an important part of winery operations, particularly where temperature needs to be controlled during wine production and storage.

Explore information and resources to help understand refrigeration performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency in the winery.

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Sustainability initiatives in the vineyard & winery

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    Sustainability Strategy & Reporting Guide

    Practical guidance to help grape and wine businesses develop a sustainability strategy and approach sustainability reporting in a structured way.

    Get the guide
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    Sustainability Communications Guide

    Practical guidance to help small to medium grape and wine businesses communicate their sustainability performance clearly and effectively.

    Get the guide
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    Sustainable Winegrowing Australia

    Sustainable Winegrowing Australia is Australia’s national program for grapegrowers and winemakers.

    Find out more
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    Showcasing leadership in sustainability

    See how Australian wine industry leaders are improving efficiency, reducing running costs and supporting emissions reduction through sustainable initiatives in the winery.

    Explore case studies

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This content is restricted to wine exporters and levy payers.

Reports are also available for one-off purchase to non-members.

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