Sustainability Hub
Understanding is the first step toward meaningful action.
On this hub you will find links to resources and information that are useful in understanding climate change, environmental & social sustainability.
And look out for my monthly blog with news and examples of sustainable practices in wine businesses.
IMW Webinar Series
Sustainability webinars since February 2021
Jane has hosted a series of thought provoking educational sustainability webinars for the Institute of Masters of Wine. These sessions bring together global climatologists, wine producers, scientists, and supply chain innovators to address the most pressing issues facing the global wine trade.
And you don’t have to be a Master of Wine to participate — the webinars are open to everyone. Register for upcoming sessions or access the full archive below.
01
Climate Resilience
Adapting vineyards to extreme heat, water scarcity, and shifting growing seasons across the world’s key wine regions.
02
The Carbon Footprint
Rethinking logistics and transportation, plus the hidden environmental cost of heavy glass bottle alternatives.
03
Regenerative Agriculture
The link between healthy soil biodiversity and superior wine quality — cover crops, compost, and holistic viticulture.
04
Packaging Innovation
From lighter glass to alternative formats — practical guidance on reducing embodied carbon in the supply chain.
05
Social Sustainability
Fair labour practices, community wellbeing, and what truly ethical sourcing looks like in global wine supply chains.
06
Circular Economy
Moving away from linear “extract, sell, dispose” models toward regenerative systems that protect biodiversity.
Curated Links
Useful resources
A living databank of organisations, certifications, and materials relevant to wine sustainability.
Climate
Taking collective action to decarbonise the global wine industry
Wine Industry Climate Action Network
The Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific project that tracks government climate action and measures it against the globally agreed Paris Agreement aim of “holding warming well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C”.
Viticulture & Farming
Empowering vineyards to adopt practices that restore the land and strengthen the future of wine growing
Intergovernmental organisation that provides statistics, annual report on the global wine trade and latest regulations.
Packaging
A practical guide to packaging decisions.
The Unpacking Wine Guide produced by the Porto Protocol is a great resource for thoughtful packaging choices
Making the circular economy real
Water
Global insights and solutions on water usage in the wine – developed with input from leading global experts published by Porto Protocol 2026
United Nations & Sustainability
Department of Economic and Social Affairs Sustainable Development Goals
Energy & Greenhouse Gas emissions
“Understanding is the first step toward meaningful action. Through these webinars, we aim to provide the global wine community with the tools and knowledge to build a more resilient, sustainable future.”
Jane Masters MW
