Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Planet
• Profit

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved USDA Organic certification for vineyard in 2005
• LEED-certified barrel cellar (first winery in the world)
• Salmon Safe Certified
• Onsite 25kW solar panel system
• Renewable wind power purchased
• 50% biodiesel in vineyard tractors and trucks
• Sustainable packaging initiatives (lighter glass, recycled labels, etc.)
• Electric vehicle charging station onsite

Social Achievements

• Increased in-kind donations to local charities by 19% to $76,098
• Offered paid volunteer hours to employees
• Average employee tenure of 4.31 years

Governance Achievements

• B Corp certified since 2015, improved score by 32 points in 2017 recertification
• Honored on Best for the World: Changemakers list in 2017, 2018, and 2019

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• 4% increase in total energy consumption in 2019 compared to 2018
• Difficulty in establishing a water conservation plan and understanding water usage
• Invasive house sparrows interfering with bluebird nesting

Mitigation Strategies

• Investigating reasons for increased energy usage in 2020
• Re-evaluated water usage monitoring by focusing on wastewater from production
• Improving tank washing equipment for water conservation
• Intervention to prevent house sparrows from interfering with bluebird nests

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing organic fruit

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

Certifications: USDA Organic, LEED, Salmon Safe

Awards & Recognition

• Best Green Company to Work for in Oregon (8 years in a row)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Planet
• Profit

Environmental Achievements

• Decreased total energy usage by 4% (385,444 kWh compared to 400,688 kWh in 2019)
• Recycled 42 pounds of batteries (20% increase over 2019)
• Reduced wastewater production to 98,143 gallons (over half the volume of 2019), achieving 0.35gal/gal of wine produced compared to 0.65gal/gal in 2019
• Reduced CO2 emissions by almost 33 metric tons due to reduced employee commuting

Social Achievements

• In-kind donations of $35,049 to local charities (despite a 54% decrease from 2019 due to the pandemic)
• Offered paid volunteer hours for employees

Governance Achievements

• Voted in the top 25 Best Green Company to Work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine for the ninth consecutive year

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• COVID-19 pandemic impacting employment tenure and charitable donations
• Winery beehives did not survive the winter of 2019

Mitigation Strategies

• Rehired 32% of employees laid off due to the pandemic
• Increased cash donations to charities by 16%
• Established 3 new beehives in 2020

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing organic fruit

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

Certifications: USDA Organic, LEED-certified barrel cellar, Salmon Safe Certified

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Boxed wines

Awards & Recognition

• Best for the World: Changemakers (2017, 2018, 2019)
• Top 25 Best Green Company to Work for in Oregon (9 consecutive years)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Planet
• Profit

Environmental Achievements

• Achieved USDA Organic certification for vineyard in 2005
• Achieved LEED certification for barrel cellar in 2002
• Salmon Safe Certified
• Onsite 25kW solar panel system
• Purchased renewable wind power from PGE
• Used 50% biodiesel in vineyard tractors and trucks
• Member of the Prescott Western Bluebird Recovery Project
• Used post-consumer waste recycled content for brochures and copy paper
• Implemented sustainable packaging practices (lighter glass, recycled labels, etc.)
• Onsite electric vehicle charging station

Social Achievements

• Increased charitable donations by 35% to $54,942 in 2022
• Increased employee volunteer hours by 6% to 118 hours in 2022
• Donated 6% of net tasting room and online sales on Earth Day to SOLVE and the Oregon Environmental Council
• Donated over 194 cases of wine to charities
• 60% female executive team and 40% female board of directors
• 61% female overall employee base

Governance Achievements

• Became B Corp certified in 2015 and improved score in subsequent recertifications
• Awarded “Best for The World: Environment” for the 4th time in 2022
• Amended corporate Articles of Incorporation to become a benefit company in 2015
• Voted #33 for the Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon (11th consecutive year)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased energy usage by 10% in 2022 due to expansion and colder weather
• Decreased solar panel energy generation by 54% in 2022
• Difficulty in accurately assessing water usage and wastewater generation
• Overproduction of fruit in orchard, leading to waste
• Lack of diversity in workforce

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing energy conservation measures and switching to more efficient appliances
• Investigating methodologies for evaluating water usage and waste to improve efficiencies
• Developing a DEI strategic plan to improve diversity and inclusion
• Exploring ways to utilize excess fruit from the orchard in 2023

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing organic fruit

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

Certifications: USDA Organic, LEED, Salmon Safe

Awards & Recognition

• Best for the World: Environment (4 times)
• #33 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon (11 years)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• People
• Planet
• Profit

Environmental Achievements

• USDA Organic certification for vineyard (2005)
• LEED-certified barrel cellar (2002)
• Salmon Safe Certified
• Onsite 25kW solar panel system
• Renewable wind power purchased
• 50% biodiesel in vineyard tractors and trucks
• Sustainable packaging initiatives (lighter glass, recycled labels, etc.)
• Electric vehicle charging station onsite
• Significant drop in wastewater pumped out (117,600 gallons in 2023 compared to previous years)
• Improved bluebird nesting success

Social Achievements

• Increased employee volunteer hours (139 hours in 2023)
• Increased charitable donations ($63,607 in 2023)
• Comprehensive employee benefits program
• Strong female leadership (60% female executive team, 40% female board of directors)

Governance Achievements

• B Corp certified since 2015, with improved scores over time
• Amended corporate Articles of Incorporation to become a benefit company in 2015
• Voted #31 for Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon (11th consecutive year)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Increased energy usage in 2023 (9% increase)
• Need to improve data collection and analysis for water usage and wastewater
• Lack of workforce diversity

Mitigation Strategies

• Goal to reduce energy use by 5% per year through conservation and efficiency improvements
• Implementing improved water usage monitoring and analysis
• Developing a DEI strategic plan to improve diversity and inclusion

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Sourcing organic fruit

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Excessive heat

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: B Corp

Certifications: USDA Organic, LEED, Salmon Safe

Awards & Recognition

• Best for the World: Changemakers (2017, 2018, 2019)
• Best for The World: Environment (3-time winner)
• #31 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon (11 consecutive years)