db reveals shortlist for Green Awards 2013

The shortlist for db’s Green Awards for 2013 has been announced with companies from Spain, the US, New Zealand and South Africa featuring prominently.

A record number of entries was received in this year’s awards requiring ruthless judging ahead of next Tuesday’s awards event at The Ivy restaurant in London.

Those businesses shortlisted had not only adopted environmentally-sensitive practices in all aspects of their operations but also proved to the judges the extent of savings made, whether it was a reduction in energy use or waste production.

The winners for the alcoholic drinks industry’s only green awards will be announced on Tuesday 23 April at The Club at The Ivy at 1-5 West Street, London WC2H.

For those interested in attending the awards ceremony, which runs from 4-6pm, please contact Sheila Crisp at The Drinks Business on +44 (0)20 7803 2430 or on email at sheila.crisp@thedrinksbusiness.com

To view last year’s winners please click here.

The shortlist for the Green Awards 2013 is below.

Green Company of the Year:
Yealands Estate Winery
Villa Maria Estate
Jackson Family International
Bodega Matarromera
Miguel Torres Spain

Ethical Company of the Year
Stellar Winery
Vina Santa Rita
VSPT Wine Group

Logistics & Supply Chain Green Initiative of the Year:
Carbotek
DHL Supply Chain/JD Wetherspoon
Vina Santa Rita
Kingsland Wines & Spirits
CoBevCo

Green Launch of the Year:
Jean Leon (Torres)
Hardy Cognac (H. Mounier)
Vodka One Ltd
Torres Habitat

Sustainability Award of the Year:
Esporão
Avondale
De Bortoli Wines
Yealands Estate Wines
Gemtree Vineyards
La Motte
Carlsberg UK
Villa Maria Estate
Jackson Family International

Sustainability Award of the Year (Generic organisation):
Wines of South Africa
California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance
New Zealand Winegrowers
Vinos de Chile

Environmental Award of the Year, sponsored by Amorim:
Jascots Wine Merchants
Neethlingshof Wine Estate
Jackson Family International
Miguel Torres Spain
Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project

The Green Personality Award, Ethical Person of the Year (sponsored by Fairhills) and the Lifetime Achievement Award will be announced at the awards ceremony.