Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future

For over 12 years now, Santa Margherita has been supporting projects that protect the environment, with the objective of offsetting the CO₂ emissions linked with the production and distribution of our Pinot Grigio in Canada. This year, we have again renewed our efforts in this regard by financing the innovative project titled “Energy Efficiency and Waste Diversion Activities within the Quebec Sustainable Community”, promoted by Will Solutions Inc.

Our support represents a concrete commitment in support of an urban agglomeration in Quebec, Canada, well known for its innovative approach to reducing emissions.

Santa Margherita has decided to go beyond compensating CO₂ emissions, with a project that incorporates and implements various SDGs (in the United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development).

We have avoided the emission of 1,000 metric tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere from our 2024 production of Pinot Grigio (2023 vintage) which, thanks to PAS 2060 certification, rates it as “Carbon Neutral” . This project is registered on the Verra platform, one of the principal global systems for managing initiatives that reduce such emissions.

A Carbon Neutral Wine

Our Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Valdadige D.O.C. is Carbon Neutral!
This means that the emissions of greenhouse gases generated by its production and distribution have been completely offset by means of initiatives for reducing emissions and capturing the CO₂.

What We Are Doing

To compensate for the environmental impact of the Pinot Grigio we export to Canada, we are supporting this low-emissions community through concrete actions:

• Purchasing carbon credits: we collaborate with Will Solutions by financing the project.
• Direct support: 50% of the funds go to the community for:
  • Installing solar panels.
  • Improving waste sorting.
  • Promoting electric vehicles.
  • Using renewable energy in bars and restaurants.
• Innovative waste management: waste products are transformed into energy, thus reducing emissions and improving the quality of life.
• Economic sustainability: the other half of the funds guarantees the continuity of the project.

Why it is Important

This project not only offsets CO₂ emissions, but also improves the wellbeing of the community, inspiring more sustainable cities in the future. The benefits are in line with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering a contribution to topics such as clean energy, innovation and responsibility for the environment.

Your Contribution Counts

Every time you choose our Pinot Grigio, you support practices that help to protect the planet. Together we can construct a “greener”, more environment-friendly future.

Thank you for sharing this sustainable vision with us!