Category Archives: Sustainability

Belvedere Completes Biomass Capture Facility

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Belvedere opened a biomass capture facility at it Warsaw, Poland, distillery and said the new facility will start producing 100% renewable energy immediately.  The result: a 95% reduction in energy-related CO2 emissions in 2022. Rodney Williams, president/ceo of Belvedere Vodka, … Continue reading →

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5 Calif. Vineyards to Test Zero Emission Tractors

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Old School Vineyards in Napa, Crocker Estate in St. Helena, Arroyo Lindo Vineyard in Sonoma, Wente Vineyards in Livermore, and The Mushroom Farm in Pescadero will be testing zero-emission tractors under a $1 million grant to the Bay Area Air … Continue reading →

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DISCUS Joins Energy Star to Develop Energy Benchmarking Tool

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) is partnering with the Environmental Protection Agency’s Eneregy Star program  to develop energy-saving tools and resources for distilleries. One key initiative is an Energy Performance Indicator (EPI) benchmarking tool, which will enable … Continue reading →

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Calif. Wineries Increasingly Adopt Sustainable Practices

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Thirty-five percent more California vineyards used the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing in 2016-2020 to guide their operations, a just-released report says. That represents a 45% increase in acres, a 60% increase in wineries and a 58% increase in cases … Continue reading →

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Heaven Hill Supports Logger Certification

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

Heaven Hill Distillery joined with Independent Stave Co. (ISC) to sponsor loggers to complete sustainability certification.  The move is part of Heaven Hill Brands’ corporate sustainability strategy first announced in January 2021. A sustainable supply of white oak is critical … Continue reading →

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Flor de Caña Launches Global Zero Waste Month Campaign

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Joel Whitaker

The month-long initiative invites eco-conscious bars, restaurants and consumers to address the issue of food waste, one sustainable cocktail at a time. In collaboration with Food Made Good, a global non-profit that promotes sustainability within the foodservice industry, Flor de … Continue reading →

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