Sustainability reporting and communications are increasingly shaping global wine trade, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction has become the greatest environmental concern for many major retailers. Meeting these expectations is critical to maintaining market access and presents opportunities to reduce business costs.

Guest speakers:

• Kate Morgan, Sustainability Engagement Officer, Margaret River Wine Association

• Shae Courtney, National Quality & Sustainability Manager, Coles Liquor

• Suzanne McLoughlin, Team Leader of Engagement and Sustainability, AWRI

In this practical, action-led session, you’ll hear from sector leaders as they share insights, tools and real-world experiences to help you:

• Align your business plan with that of major retailers – understand what sustainability topics are of most interest to wine retailers and hear how to align your business brand with sustainability

• Baseline and set goals – how to measure and track progress and what tools are available to help.

• Use the ESG Readiness Tool – assess your current maturity and plan 'where to from here'.

• Leverage sector-wide programs and resources – including Sustainable Winegrowing Australia (SWA).

• Communicate your credentials – apply sustainability reporting and communications best practices to build trust with customers, trade partners and consumers