- Switching van fleet to electric is proving more complex than anticipated due to technology limitations and charging infrastructure
- Implementing a compliance program to ensure fair treatment of all workers in the supply chain is complex and sensitive
- Reducing cardboard in boxes is challenging due to ongoing contracts
- Gathering complete nutritional information from all producers for website is difficult
The Wine Society
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023-2024 reporting, The Wine Society disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 475 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 in 2023). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
475 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 in 2023)
2023-2024
Renewable Energy
>50% (electricity from renewable sources)
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 475 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2 in 2023) |
| 2022-2023 | 16.5K tCO2e (2021/22) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 39% compared to 2022 (779 tCO2e down to 475 tCO2e)
- Increased solar energy output to more than 50% of total power needed, avoiding around 200 tCO2e per year
- Launched Climate and Nature Programme investing £60,000 annually in nature-based projects in growers' vineyards
- 40% of still wine range in bottles below 420g, working towards 60% by end of 2025
- Trialled six core wine lines in Bag-in-Box, selling over 18,000 units
- Trialled four wines in rPET bottles, all 4,800 bottles selling out
- Reworked Christmas gift box design, removing plastic film and reducing card usage by 50%
- Removed plastic capsules from 17 own-label wines, removing around 5,900kg of plastic and metal
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase percentage of still wines in lightweight bottles from 45% to 60%
- Roll out comprehensive supply chain due diligence program
- Continue improved Community Programme
- Roll out new charitable giving and fundraising program
- Select best applications for Climate and Nature Programme
📅 Medium-term
- Halve Scope 3 emissions by 2032
- Achieve 20% of wine sales volume in Bag-in-Box by 2032
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2040
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeHuman RightsBiodiversitySupply Chain SustainabilityEmployee WellbeingCommunity Engagement