Château Tanunda is proud to announce it has been accredited as a Certified Member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA). SWA is the Australian wine industry’s national program for winemakers and growers to acknowledge their commitment to sustainable processes throughout the vineyard and winery.
To attain the accreditation, Château Tanunda underwent an independent audit against the Australian Wine Industry Standards of Sustainable Practice – Winery (AWISSP-WIN1). The certification is in line with Château Tanunda’s commitment to sustainability across its entire estate. ‘’As a winery with a 130-year history, we understand the vital role that sustainability plays in producing wines for generations to come.’’
‘’In 2021, we established an Environmental Management System (EMS) and have undertaken self-initiated audits such as Freshcare and SMETA for ethical trade. We also established a dedicated EMS team at the winery to monitor and record our energy usage. This allows us to review our environmental performance each year and measure our progress towards achieving our environmental objectives and targets.’’ says second-generation Managing Director Michelle Geber.
“Being SWA-certified is a huge testament to our team and the focus we put on implementing sustainable and Environmental Management practices. We are committed to doing everything we can to reduce our environmental impact, whether it’s in the vineyard, in the winery or in our broader operations.’’
The SWA accreditation follows Château Tanunda’s eco-conscious efforts across the estate. The estate has also recently been accredited as a sustainable tourism business with the Tourism Council of South Australia. Château Tanunda recycles 100% of its water and is powered by 100% renewable energy, including 60kw of onsite solar generation. The team is also always working to educate themselves on how to improve soil health and maximise water-use efficiency.
>>> More about Château Tanunda’s sustainability journey here.
Château Tanunda is a certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
