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Water Consumption
Winemaking is a water-intensive process, with estimates suggesting it takes around 870 liters of water to produce just one liter of wine.
Water Intensive
Spirits production is even more water-intensive. Distilleries use an average of 37 liters of water to produce one liter of spirit, and this figure can be much higher for certain types of spirits, such as whiskey, which can require over 114 liters of water per liter of spirit.
Carbon Emissions
Traditional glass bottles are a major source of carbon emissions in the industry. The energy-intensive process of manufacturing and transporting heavy glass bottles is a significant contributor to the sector's environmental footprint. A traditional glass bottle emits an estimated 676 g of CO2e per liter, which is five times higher than a boxed wine.
Why It’s the Need of the Hour?
The wines and spirits sector stands at a crossroads. Heavy glass bottles, long a symbol of prestige, carry a substantial carbon cost from production to transport. Meanwhile, climate change threatens the very terroir and harvests on which the industry depends, with extreme weather disrupting grape and grain yields. The future of your craft — and its legacy — is inseparable from the health of the planet.
Because in wines and spirits, preserving heritage means protecting the land that shapes it. Our 360° Environmental Footprint measures your impact from vineyard or field to glass, while our Green Strategy Roadmap transforms those insights into decisive action — safeguarding quality, legacy, and reputation for generations to come.
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