Sustainability Certification indicates that measures have been taken to promote sustainable development during beverage production. The symbol compiles certificates issued internationally or in the country of origin, which account for the principles of sustainable development in both the farming of ingredients and beverage production. The certification criteria differ. However, typical measures in wine cultivation and production include using renewable energy and reducing water and energy consumption.
In Alko’s assortment, products with one of the following certificates are marked with the Sustainability Certificate symbo
- B Corporation (international)
- Bodegas de Argentina Sustainability Protocol (Argentina)
- Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (California)
- Certified Sustainable Austria (Austria)
- Certified Sustainable Wine of Chile (Chile)
- Equalitas (Italy)
- FairChoice (Germany)
- Fair’n Green (international)
- Haute Valeur Environnementale (France)
- Integrity and Sustainability Certified (South Africa)
- Sustainability In Practice SIP Certified (California)
- Sustainable Winegrowing Australia/Freshcare (Australia)
- Sustainable Winegrowing NZ (New Zealand)
- Sustainable Winegrowing (Portugal)
- Sustainable Winegrowing (Vignerons en Développement Durable) (France)
- Sustainable Wines of Great Britain (Great Britain)
- Terra Vitis (France)
- Wineries for Climate Protection (WfCP) (Spain)
- VIVA Sustainability in Italian Wine Sector (Italy)