Sula Vineyards
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2022-04 to 2023-03)
Reporting Period: 2022-04 to 2023-03
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:52%
Waste Generated:358 MT
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental Stewardship
- People
- Responsible Enjoyment
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced water usage to 55 liters per case in FY’23 (from 60 liters in FY’22)
- Achieved more than 60% of cooling tower water requirement through recycled water (about 3 million liters)
- 100% of bottles sourced locally (vs 65% in FY’19)
- Installed over 318 KW of additional solar panels (12% increase)
- Solar contribution in FY’23 was 52%
- Saved approximately 400 Tons of CO2 emissions using pre-engineered metal building for winery expansion
- Installed 440 kWh of batteries for energy storage to reduce diesel generator use
- Switched to solar pumps for irrigation (123 Hp in FY’23)
Social Achievements
- Recognized as Great Place to Work® for the second consecutive year with 93% employee satisfaction
- Organized 192 training sessions totaling 5300 hours of employee engagement
- Offered stock options to all employees
- Provided E-bike loan policy for employees at 8% interest
- Installed 10 AC type electric vehicle charging stations
- Zero cases of sexual harassment reported in FY’23
- 100% compliance with the Maternity Benefit Act 2017, plus one month paternity leave
Governance Achievements
- BRC Global Standards certification for food safety (upgrade from ISO 22000)
- Silver Membership of IWCA awarded
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050 (IWCA commitment)
Medium-term Goals:
- Increase electric vehicle share by 10% annually to reach 80%
Environmental Challenges
- Water availability due to irregular rainfall
- Rising temperatures affecting wine storage and supply chain
- Power supply disruptions
Mitigation Strategies
- Rainwater harvesting (36.8 million liters capacity)
- High specification effluent treatment plants (100% water recycled)
- Installation of heat pumps for efficient heating and cooling
- Battery backup system and solar-powered pumps
- Lees filtration system to improve wastewater quality
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- 100% locally sourced glass bottles
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Irregular rainfall
- Rising temperatures
Awards & Recognition
- Great Place to Work® Award (2 years)
- IWCA Silver Membership