Gusbourne Vineyards
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:99%
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Sustainability
- Social Responsibility
- Biodiversity
Environmental Achievements
- Used 72% less water at harvest 2023 compared with harvest 2022
- Winery energy comes from 99% renewable sources (as of January 2024)
- Reduced winery bottling waste to zero
- Recycles 100% of plastic, carbon, and wood at bottling
- Trialing composting marc (wine production leftovers)
- Gold accreditation for sustainable vineyard management in recent audit
Social Achievements
- Released first-ever charity wine bottling in 2023
- Supports local community through various initiatives and charity partnerships
- Wellbeing program with The Drinks Trust Business Advisory Programme, private health insurance, and cycle-to-work scheme for employees
- Locally sourced produce for The Nest restaurant (majority within 65 miles)
Governance Achievements
- Not disclosed
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Soil compaction from tractor use
- Weed competition in vineyards
- Reducing carbon footprint beyond winery and vineyards
- Finding innovative solution for marc recycling
- Reducing the carbon footprint of glass bottles
Mitigation Strategies
- No-till farming under vines
- Use of sheep for weed control and fertilization
- Sparing use of herbicides
- Natural fertilizers (composts, seaweed, chicken manure)
- Trialing lighter still wine bottles
- Researching on-site water recycling solutions
- Commitment to measuring, understanding, and reducing carbon footprint beyond winery and vineyards within the next three years
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Locally sourced produce (majority within 65 miles), sustainable packaging materials
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Not disclosed