Sustainability

People

Culture – Diversity – Community – Customers

People are integral to fulfilling our purpose and achieving our sustainability ambitions. As a small business, our largest sphere of influence and ability to create positive impact is with people – our team, suppliers (see more in Place), customers, partners, and wider community. 

In line with our purpose, we aim to elevate thoughtful connections between people, planet, and place, through wine. At Canned Wine Co., we want to be conversation starters and be an accessible entry point into discussions – whether that is about female empowerment within our team, the nuances of organic wines with industry peers, or introducing new grape varieties to our customer

Planet

Climate Action – Resource Efficiency

There is no time to waste on climate action – overwhelming scientific evidence published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and a continuous stream of temperature records around the globe showcase that climate change is happening and accelerating. The wine industry itself is at risk from climate change. Viticulture thrives in specific climatic niches and even small changes in temperature and precipitation levels can affect the style, quality and quantity of wine produced. All our winemakers have shared with us the climate change impacts they already 

Place

Responsible Sourcing – Traceability

At Canned Wine Co., it is important to us to build long-term relationships with our suppliers and clearly understand the impact our supply chain has on a place and its people. While a lot of our focus is on our wine, we know that every raw material comes from a place and we have a responsibility to establish the traceability of our inputs beyond wine, especially for packaging.

Every place is unique – climate change impacts and what constitutes sustainable land management is site- and climate-specific. We acknowledge that best practices in one region do not always transfer to other regions and the year-on-year seasonal changes that can influence what sustainability looks like for different growers. This is particularly important when appraising organic practices.

Governance

Inclusive Decision Making  – Sustainability Engagement – Accountability

Our governance structures underpin how responsibly and ethically we run our business with benefits for all stakeholders. We require robust decision-making and reporting structures, processes, and policies to ensure responsible and kind business practices are upheld, especially as we grow the company and our impact.