Sustainability

At We & Wine we strive to deliver to the needs of Swedish wine drinkers whilst leading the positive change that we wish to see within our wider industry. In striving toward achieving this goal, the importation and sale of responsibly farmed brands has also become central to our mission, as we acknowledge the urgent need to champion responsible business practices in what is ultimately an agriculture-linked industry. As champions of sustainable practise we aim to uphold the regional traditions of our suppliers whilst supporting their local economies in an environmentally sustainable way. We acknowledge that indirectly we too are custodians of the land on which our partners harvest the fruits of their labour, and we are proud to play our part in building resilience into our ecologically reliant and increasingly fragile supply chain.

Our journey in Sweden towards becoming a more sustainable business begins with a deep understanding of the environmental and social challenges our world faces. As members of a traditionally agrarian nation, we are the children and grandchildren of agriculturalists. We are aware of the realities of climate change, resource depletion and social inequality that exists within the world’s viticultural regions, and we seek to work with producers that also believe in the power of business to drive positive change. Many of our producers hold leadership positions within sustainability focused ecological certifications, industry bodies or membership organisations (incl. VdP, Demeter, SWA, AMW) and of all our producers are hand selected due to their individual sustainability focused efforts. It is through knowledge sharing and group effort that we will achieve industry wide momentum: together we can make a difference.

To reduce our carbon footprint, We & Wine has leased an energy efficient premises and have embraced local logistics solutions that utilise renewable energy sources wherever possible. As a business we have also been a pioneer in driving innovative packaging solutions beyond glass, allowing for the optimisation of logistics and the minimisation of waste. Our membership and active participation in the “Dryckesbranchens klimatinitiativ” (The Drinks Industry Climate Initiative) is testament to our commitment, we believe that industry standards matter across the entire supply chain.

Beyond our own walls, we actively engage with the communities in which we operate. Through membership of ‘Sprit & Vinleverantörsföreningen’ (The Spirit & Wine Suppliers Association), we contribute to projects that address social issues, from national education initiatives such as ‘Drinkwise Sweden’ to European community level initiatives such as ‘drinkinmoderation.eu’. Our goal is to be part of a collective, positive force for change not only within our organization but also in the broader communities we serve. Additionally, membership of these associations also provides our employees access to industry lead education initiatives and a 3rd party whistle blowing function. Our employees lie at the heart of our business, and we are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and empowering environment for everyone.

At We & Wine, we understand that sustainability is not a destination but a continuous journey. We are dedicated to ongoing innovation and improvement, constantly seeking new ways to reduce our environmental impact and enhance our positive social contributions. We realise that we are not yet a perfect organisation, but we strive to improve our processes and the quality of our offer with every decision that we make, be it through the onboarding of a new producer, or the championing of less CO2 intensive packaging and transport solutions. We invite you to explore our producer profiles and discover more about the responsible practices of our global producer community and the positive impact we are collectively striving toward.

Together, we can build a more responsible wine industry in Sweden. Join us on this exciting journey as we strive to make a difference, one glass at a time.