- The international certification recognizes our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
- Solar panels, lighter bottles, and reduced energy and propane consumption are helping shape our path forward
Bodega SOMMOS has taken another step forward in its commitment to sustainability by achieving the Silver Member certification from International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), one of the leading international organizations dedicated to combating climate change within the wine industry. With this recognition, the winery joins renowned names such as Champagne Piper-Heidsieck and Bordeaux estate Troplong Mondot, which have also earned the same certification.
The IWCA Silver Member certification acknowledges our commitment to rigorously measuring and verifying greenhouse gas emissions across our entire value chain, from the vineyard to wine tourism activities.
“Achieving the IWCA Silver Member certification is a significant recognition of the work we have been carrying out for years to measure, understand, and reduce our environmental impact. At SOMMOS, we view sustainability as an ongoing responsibility and as an opportunity to continuously improve our processes, increase efficiency, and create long-term value for our environment and stakeholders,” said Javier Santafé, General Manager of Bodega SOMMOS.
Global Sustainability Strategy
This recognition forms part of the broader sustainability strategy that SOMMOS has been implementing for years. Key initiatives include generating a substantial portion of the winery’s energy through photovoltaic installations, reducing both the weight of bottles and the amount of glass used in their production, as well as implementing measures to optimize logistics efficiency and lower transport-related emissions. In fact, over the past year, SOMMOS has reduced its energy consumption by 19% and its gas consumption, including propane, by 32%.
The certification also reinforces SOMMOS’ role within IWCA, an organization founded by Familia Torres and Jackson Family Wines to encourage collaboration among wineries worldwide and accelerate emissions reductions. Its goal is to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Today, IWCA brings together some of the most sustainability-focused wineries in the world, including Opus One and Alma Carraovejas, and continues to gain influence among wine professionals, distributors, and consumers alike.
