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The Sustainable Wine Podcast is the official podcast of the Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR)—the global coalition driving sustainability in the wine industry. SWR brings together businesses across the wine value chain to tackle shared challenges, foster innovation, and create measurable impact. Each episode features candid, expert-led conversations with winemakers, growers, retailers, researchers, and sustainability leaders exploring the latest challenges, innovations, and breakthroughs shaping the future of wine. From responsible viticulture and regenerative practices to climate-smart packaging and ethical labour standards, we cut through greenwashing to share tangible insights that catalyse change. Whether you’re a wine professional, sustainability advocate, or simply curious about the forces shaping the industry, join us for thought-provoking discussions, actionable takeaways, and a deeper understanding of what it takes to make wine truly sustainable. New episodes every other week. Subscribe today and join the conversation.
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Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
This is a recording of a panel session from the SWR Global Conference Series 2023 "How to turn climate mitigation and adaptation into business opportunity" conference from 1st February 2023.
Bottle weight reduction
Bottle weight reduction is happening, but not nearly fast enough. So how are groups such as SWR accelerating the process? What are some timescales and upcoming requirements from retailers? How can change be supported across the value chain? How will reduction plans be best aligned with alternative packaging approaches?
Speakers:
- Nick Kirk, Technical Director, British Glass
- Simon Mason, Head of Wine Sustainability & Due Diligence, The Wine Society
- Linda Johansson, Sustainability Manager, Systembolaget
- Barry Dick, BWS Global Bulk Wine Sourcing Manager, Waitrose & Partners
- Josep Maria Ribas Portella, International Wineries for Climate Action
- Maarten Vreeswijk, Ahold Delhaize Wine Buying Center
Moderator: Dr. Peter Stanbury, Research Director, Sustainable Wine Roundtable
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