LEADING IN SUSTAINABILITY

Certification

Sustainability is no longer an option. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a roadmap for both organisations and individuals, meaning that any sustainability initiative must be in line with these goals. To this end, the Spanish wine sector holds the Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection (SWfCP) certification, which rigorously assesses the commitment of Spanish wineries to sustainability.

 

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Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection

The value chain of the Spanish wine sector is deeply committed to sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in triple sustainability –economic, social and environmental. Both national and international consumers increasingly expect this commitment to be genuine and tangible, so certification is encouraged as a means of gaining international recognition.

To meet these expectations, the Spanish wine sector has obtained the Sustainable Wineries for Climate Protection (SWfCP) certification, created in 2015 by the Spanish Wine Federation (FEV) and endorsed by the Interprofessional Wine Organisation of Spain (OIVE) for its rigour and independence. This certification evaluates wineries based on their performance in environmental, social, economic and governance sustainability, adhering to the highest standards and in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Environmental Dimension

In terms of environmental sustainability, viticulture encompasses several key factors:

  • Greenhouse gas emissions (GGE): Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Energy efficiency: Adopting practices that improve energy efficiency.
  • Water management: Sustainable and efficient use of water resources.
  • Waste management: Effective management and reduction of waste.
  • Soil and biodiversity: Protecting and enhancing soil health and biodiversity.

Social Dimension

The social dimension focuses on responsibility towards workers, suppliers and the community:

  • Workers and suppliers: Ensuring fair working conditions and fostering sustainable relationships with suppliers.
  • Territory and local culture: Preserving and promoting local culture and territory.
  • Consumer health and safety: Ensuring products are safe and healthy for consumers.

Economic Dimension

Economic sustainability focuses on the efficiency and resilience of the wine industry:

  • Efficiency: Improving processes to optimise resources and minimise costs.
  • Resilience: The industry’s ability to adapt to change and overcome challenges.

Governance Dimension

Good governance is essential for the sustainable management of the industry:

  • Ethical behaviour: Ethical conduct in all operations.
  • Sustainability management and communication: Transparency and effective communication of sustainable practices.
  • Engagement with key parties: Partnership and ongoing dialogue with all stakeholders.

What are the benefits of certification?

Sustainability certification offers multiple benefits:

Medium and long-term savings through process improvement.
Rigorous and measurable demonstration of sustainability and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Differential market value
Higher score in Wine Industry Support Programmes.
Recognition through a seal that is familiar to national and international distributors.
Direct and quick access to the National Carbon Footprint Register of the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenges (MITECO).
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