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For the discerning wine drinker like you, the environmental kudos of your favourite drop is likely to be something you consider, especially in recent years when the conversation around sustainability and environmental practices in the food and drinks chain has gained increasing traction.
E. & J. Gallo is one of the world’s most famous wineries, so it’s likely you’ve seen some of the portfolio grace the shelves in your local shop, spanning everything from the instantly recognisable Dark Horse to the award-winning Louis M. Martini. Overseeing a range of truly genre-defining wines, this fourth-generation family-owned company isn’t just dictating the liquid in your glass, but has an unwavering commitment to being a corporate leader in environmental, economic and social sustainability.
For four generations, the Gallo family has managed its vineyards responsibly and taken care of the land to make the world a better place for future generations. Indeed, from the very beginning, over 85 years ago, Ernest and Julio Gallo carved these foundations with the ‘50/50 Give Back’ plan, an innovative approach to land conservation that pledged that for every acre planted with vines, an acre of land was given back to wildlife.
Vineyards across E. & J. Gallo’s roster of estates, including Monte Rosso, are increasingly managed according to rigorous, environmentally sound principles
The stats back up the sentiment, and Gallo has some impressive ones: the company owns 16 acres of solar panels, recycles 95% of the water at their Gallo Glass plant, and offsets 33.8% of its energy in 2020 through winemaking by-products and solar power at its Livingston winery. But the commitment to sustainability stretches beyond that; it is at the core of everything the company does. “Our sustainable efforts and inclusive mindset date back to our founding, and continue today with strong organizational leadership in place to help drive our company efforts in this area into the future,” says Chris Savage, Vice President of Global Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability. “Our efforts span social and environmental areas of interest. With the strong support from our leadership , we look forward to combining efforts with other wineries, manufacturers, industry organisations and our communities to achieve great things.” Watch this space.
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