SAY Unsurprisingly to many , wine is one of the world ’ s most popular beverages . It is also among the most deleterious to the environment . Lucy Ramsay , Head of Portfolio , Innovation and Sustainability at Accolade is seeing that it becomes sustainable .
Q . WHERE HAS ACCOLADE MADE MOST PROGRESS WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR SUSTAINABILITY AGENDA ?
» The majority of Accolade Wines ’ brands that are sold in the EU and UK have been certified carbon neutral since 2020 , an initiative we are committed to and really proud of . The certification is part of the long-term commitment to sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet , which we made in our global strategy “ Making Every Drop Count ”.
The creation of my role earlier this year shows our dedication to sustainability , its importance on our agenda and desire to make significant changes in this area .
Overall , 98 % of all the packaging ( by weight ) that is used in the UK is recyclable . sustainabilitymag . com 23