The Bottle Weight Accord
Glass bottles can account for up to 50% of a wine’s carbon footprint. Lightweighting is one of the most effective ways to reduce emissions. SWR’s Bottle Weight Accord sets evidence-based reduction targets for still wine (750ml). Signatories commit to reducing their average bottle weight below 420g, setting a new industry-wide standard for lighter bottles.
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The Sparkling Bottle Weight Accord
Expanding from still to sparkling wine bottles, the Sparkling Bottle Weight Accord introduces evidence-based weight reduction targets to drive measurable lightweighting across key sparkling wine formats.
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Standards Benchmarking
SWR independently benchmarks more than 40 wine sustainability standards against its Global Reference Framework (GRF) using a structured scoring matrix to assess alignment and differences. This annual global review brings transparency to sustainability claims in the wine sector and supports continuous improvement across standards over time.
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Sustainable Viticulture
This Action Area supports growers in adopting more sustainable, commercially viable viticulture practices. It focuses on improving soil health and reducing carbon, chemical, energy, and water use.
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Packaging Choice Framework
While glass bottles are the predominant packaging format for wine, alternative options such as bag-in-box, metal cans, and cardboard bottles are becoming more prevalent. However, there is a lack of clarity around the sustainability, financial, and practical trade-offs between these formats. The SWR Packaging Choice Framework offers an evidence-based evaluation of all major packaging options, including closures and other components.
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Labour Standards
This Action Area addresses the need for a more consistent, collaborative approach to vineyard labour, particularly for migrant and seasonal workers. It promotes awareness of labour and human rights. SWR is developing an evidence-based framework to help the sector address these challenges collectively.
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Invest in Impact
Investing in SWR’s action areas empowers your organisation to align its sustainability goals with industry-wide initiatives, delivering tangible impact on the issues that matter most to your business. Our action areas are shaped by the needs of our members, ensuring that your investment supports both your internal objectives and drives broader systemic change across the wine sector.
The SWR Wine List
The Wine List serves as your guide to engaging with these action areas. It helps members tailor their involvement to align with their sustainability priorities and highlights opportunities to support impactful initiatives. From lightweight packaging to labour standards and sustainable viticulture, each action area reflects the collective needs of our members and the industry, offering practical solutions and meaningful change at a fraction of the cost of working independently or with consultancies.
Gain Authoritative Evidence
Enhance credibility with data-driven insights and reports that position you as a sustainability leader.
Cost Saving Through Collaboration
Reduce costs by collaborating on joint sustainability projects and sharing best practices across the industry.
Ensure Compliance and Reduce Liabilities
Navigate evolving regulations confidently, ensuring compliance and protecting your business from legal risks and liabilities.
Build Credibility with Retailers and Buyers
Demonstrate genuine commitment to sustainability by participating in transparent, results-driven, and independently verified initiatives
Shared Basis for Action
Leverage shared data to align sustainability strategies and amplify industry-wide impact
Ensure Reliable Delivery
Gain confidence on implementing your sustainability commitments with SWR’s proactive solutions and support.
