Gallo
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Renewable Energy Share:31% (Livingston Winery)
Water Consumption:7,685,392 gallons/year (Gallo Glass water savings)
Waste Generated:Nearly 200,000 tons of glass diverted annually
ESG Focus Areas
- Climate Change & Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Sustainable Packaging
- Diversity & Inclusion
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions through process water management, solar, turbine, and other green energy sources at multiple wineries.
- Implemented over 200 vineyard management best practices.
- Achieved 85% recyclability of primary packaging ahead of schedule.
- Diverted nearly 200,000 tons of glass from landfills annually.
- Reduced truck emissions by optimizing logistics and opening a new facility on the East Coast, saving ~3 million road miles annually.
- Gallo Glass reduced NOx emissions by 80% by converting furnaces to oxygen-fired natural gas.
- Gallo Glass developed one of the nation’s lightest wine bottles, enabling more efficient transportation.
- High Noon loose packaging eliminated over 623,000 lbs. of fiberboard and reduced GHG emissions by 1,738 metric tons CO2.
Social Achievements
- Launched employee-led D&I training series.
- Participated in “Managing Leaders Tomorrow” leadership development program.
- Partnered with Breakthru Beverage Group to showcase industry career paths to students.
- Established seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) supporting various employee communities.
- Supported community initiatives through employee volunteerism (e.g., inclusive playground construction, Best Buddies Challenge).
- Barefoot Wine supported LGBTQ+ community through partnerships and events.
- J Vineyards & Winery supported Santa Rosa Junior College Shone Farm Agricultural Education Fund.
- Taylor partnered with Black-owned firms and engaged with the Black community through events.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Steering Committee and a Diversity & Inclusion Council to drive ESG initiatives.
- Embedded D&I into GALLO’s culture through strategic goals and accountability.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Net zero emissions
Medium-term Goals:
- Achieve 75% recycled content in Gallo Glass portfolio by 2030.
Short-term Goals:
- Reduce water consumption
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing the GHG footprint of packaging and transportation.
- Achieving full circularity of packaging.
- Further embedding D&I into GALLO’s culture.
Mitigation Strategies
- Continuous innovation in sustainable packaging design.
- Strategic collaborations with suppliers.
- Investing in lighter-weight glass bottles.
- Implementing a three-year D&I training roadmap.
- Leveraging ERGs to drive organizational change.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Collaborations with suppliers to reduce atmospheric carbon.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA)
Certifications: ISO 14001 (first winery in the US)
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Lighter-weight glass bottles
- Crystallized colors