What is CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE?

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Introduced in 2010, Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE) is administered by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA), a leader in promoting sustainable winegrowing practices within the California wine community.

CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE is a certification program that provides verification by a third-party auditor that a winery or vineyard implements sustainable practices and continuous improvement. 


KERAMIDA’s CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE Audit Services:

KERAMIDA has 3 Independent Accredited Auditors for California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) who provide auditing services for the CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE program across the entire state of California.

Quick Turnaround Proposal for Audit Services:

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What is CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE Vineyard or Winery?

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Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE) vineyards and wineries produce high quality grapes and wine, protect the environment and enhance the communities in which they live and work by implementing sustainable winegrowing practices that are environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable.

Benefits of CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE:

  • Good for the Environment

    • Sustainable winegrowing preserves natural resources, improves air and water quality, and protects ecosystems and wildlife habitat.

  • Good for the Community

    • Sustainable winegrowing helps growers and vintners be stewards of both natural and human resources, preserving open space and providing scenic landscapes and contributing to their communities economically and culturally. Sustainability also helps provide a favorable environment for employees and neighbors.

  • Good for the Grapes & Wine

    • Sustainable practices require in-depth attention to detail and continuous improvement resulting in high quality California winegrapes and wine.

Sustainability Areas Addressed by Certified Vineyards & Wineries:

  • Environmental Stewardship

  • Water Conservation

  • Energy Efficiency

  • Healthy Soils

  • Responsible Pest Management

  • Wildlife Habitat Protection

  • Solid Waste Management

  • Strong Relationships with Employees, Neighbors and Communities

  • Air Quality Protection

  • Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

  • High Quality Grapes and Wine

  • Vibrant Businesses

(source: www.sustainablewinegrowing.org)

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For more details on the CERTIFIED SUSTAINABLE program please visit www.sustainablewinegrowing.org/certified-sustainable-winegrowing.php


Additional Services for California Wineries: