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Napa Green Winery Certification is a rigorous, third-party sustainability certification for Napa Valley wineries, covering the entire facility from production to hospitality. It requires meeting standards for water and energy conservation, waste reduction, and climate action, focusing on soil-to-bottle sustainability and social equity.
A whole facility sustainability certification to reduce energy, water and waste and increase social justice & climate action.
We cannot have environmental or economic sustainability without social sustainability. True sustainability requires caring for the health and resilience of our environment, and the health and resilience of our employees and community, all of which contributes to the success and longevity of our businesses.
Energy may not seem like a particularly sexy topic, but it will be when you cut your energy bill by 20% or more! Saving energy is important for both environmental protection and economic reasons. It reduces air and water pollution, conserves natural resources, and helps to mitigate climate change.
Water is the resource arguably most impacted by climate change…and regulations. The biggest winery water users are sanitation & decorative landscaping. Water efficiency can help reduce the burden of the Water Board’s winery WDR, and forthcoming Groundwater Sustainability pumping reduction guidelines. Saving water also saves energy to transport, heat, and treat that water, saving $$ and emissions.
Wineries have significant purchasing power. Napa Green works with members to help them green their supply chain and shift to environmentally preferable products. Anywhere from 40-60% of vineyard & winery emissions are from packaging and distribution, making packaging materials a core opportunity area. Beyond the supply chain, we want to make sure you recycle and compost as much as you can, diverting waste from the landfill, saving space and preventing emissions. Napa Green will also connect you with regional opportunities, like joining the Zero Waste Collective.
Every element of our standards are tied to climate action. Leading practices for water and energy efficiency, reducing waste, green purchasing, cultivating soil health and biodiversity, and caring for and engaging teams all relate to reducing and drawing down emissions and building more resilient farms and businesses.
Leadership & Sustainability Engagement
At Napa Green we believe it is critical to take a whole system approach to being a sustainable and climate smart business. It is vital that leadership send a clear message that sustainability is embedded in organizational DNA and future success, ideally creating team and business KPIs for resource efficiency, emissions reduction, and cost savings, which can be reinvested in continuing improvement. Creating empowered “Green Teams” will contribute to innovation and momentum.
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Napa Green is a boots on-the-ground sustainability certification program designed specifically for the wine industry. It offers a path to achieving climate action targets while strengthening the resilience of the land, business operations, and the community. The program assures consumers of its rigorous standards through validation of practices by an independent third party audit.
Receive a one-stop, whole system energy, water, materials management and Scope 1 &2 emissions assessment with an experienced engineer. Establish metric baselines to track improvements over time, and see how you compare to your peers. Identify no- and low-cost opportunities and available incentives (e.g., EV charger rebates).
The sales of sustainability-marketed products are growing 2.3x faster than conventional counterparts according to the annual Sustainable Market Share Index, which reviews over 70,000 consumer-packaged good SKUs. Meaningful third-party certification is a chance to not only build more resilient vineyards and businesses, but also differentiate your wines and tell new stories.
We have helped members identify more than $5,000,000 in energy cost savings, rebates, and improved efficiency opportunities. We’ve also helped members access new markets, retailers, and restaurants that are seeking rigorous third-party sustainability certification (e.g., Systembolaget, Nugget Markets).
At Napa Green, we aim to help the community and customers think from soil to bottle, from the vineyard through production, to when the bottle reaches the table. On average, anywhere from 40-60% of vineyard and winery emissions are from packaging and distribution alone. As a part of your Napa Green Winery certification we’ll do a Scope 1 & 2 emissions review (direct onsite energy use, and purchased off-site energy).
Become a wine industry leader by setting the bar for sustainability across all aspects of your business.
Billed annually, these fees cover a fraction of our expert staff time to facilitate certification and annual desk audits, develop resources, training and education workshops & events, and communicate the climate action leadership of our members.
less than 25,000 gals ………………………………… $500
25k-60k gals …………………………………………………..$1,000
60,001-120k gals ……………………………………………. $1,750
120,001-240k gals ………………………………………… $2,500
240,001-600k gals ……………………………………….. $3,200
600k-2.38m gals ………………………………………….. $4,200
greater than 2.38 M gals ………………………….. $5,000
Onsite Assessment & Report +Review with Team (every 3 years)
The IRA is a unique value-add expert service led by our winery team of engineers & winemakers. The IRA baselines and tracks your resource metrics and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and save $$$. Fully leveraged, the IRA should more than pay for itself, and the data and feedback can be used internally and externally to tell your climate action story.
Members ………………………………………………………….. $125/hr
Non-Members …………………………………………………$175/hr
Member Cost Estimates
*Estimates for initial certification. Time & costs lower for recertification
less than 25,000 gals …………………………………. $1,250
25k-60k gals ………………………………………………….. $1,500
60,001-120k gals ……………………………………………. $1,875
120,001-240k gals …………………………………………. $2,250
240,001-600k gals ……………………………………….. $2,500
greater than 600k gals………………………………. $3,000
Third-Party Auditor Independent Validation of Practices (every 3 years)
Independent validation that you are meeting Napa Green Vineyard practice and performance-based standards, walking the talk, is critical to marketplace assurance. Our network of third-party auditors have gone through training in the Napa Green programming, and will validate implementation of practices that our team has not been able to review.
Congratulations to @domainecarneros for receiving the @napachamberofcommerce Sustainable Business of the Year award presented by @mcecleanenergy.
Thank you for your leadership, innovation and dedication to sustainability and the community!
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@antinorinapavalley family’s winemaking legacy spans over six centuries. To ensure that legacy continues, they have a deep commitment to sustainability and the care of the land for future generations.
Hear why Antinori is exploring the use of @hopenvironmental1965 soil compostable tie tape in the vineyard.
#regenerativevineyard #greenbusiness #sustainablewinery #greenpurchasing #landstewardship
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@mvino1 has spent her career in the wine business telling the unique stories of wineries and as a Sommelier and Vintner. Here she has created an itinerary that showcases a rich variety of regional efforts in the Stag’s Leap District, Oakville and northern St. Helena. Check it out to experience the whole systems, regenerative practices at each of these @napagreen certified wineries that are as essential and unique as the terroir we pride ourselves on here in Napa Valley.
📍 @chimneyrockwinery
📍 @bcellars
📍 @boeschenvineyards
Visit these wineries to create deep meaningful connections and support local, sustainable businesses. Check out our climate smart itineraries - you really can’t go wrong.
#winetasting #sustainablewine #winetastingitinerary
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If you’re visiting the Central Napa Valley from anywhere in California, January is a great time to check out these incredible #NapaNeighbor deals from @napagreen certified members running through the end of the month.
📍 @ballentinevineyards
📍 @barnettvineyards
📍 @cliffamily
📍 @freemarkabbey
📍 @grgichhillsestate
📍 @mummnapawinery
📍 @pejuwinery
📍 @rombauervineyards
📍 @rutherfordhillwinery
📍 @schweigervineyards
📍 @stsupery
📍 @tressabores @tressaboreswinery
📍 @vsattui
📍 @whitehalllane
📍 @zdwines
Check out @napavintners or reach out to each winery for more info, and stay tuned for more adventures heading North.
#winetasting #visitnapavalley #sustainablewine
We love working with @mcecleanenergy to not only help you save energy but also money!
Hear from Dominus Estate’s Tod Mostero to hear how much they saved from a lighting change then connect with the Napa Green or MCE team to learn more.
🎥 @robot_productions
#energyefficiency #climateaction #sustainablebusiness #greenbusiness #sustainablewine
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Check out these stunning @napagreen certified wineries in this itinerary from @evyncam that takes you from the bay to the forest to explore the wide range of ecosystems that Napa Valley has to explore.
📍 @bouchaine_vineyards
📍 @ruddestate
📍 @seaveyvineyard
Visit these wineries to create deep meaningful connections and support local, sustainable businesses. Check out our climate smart itineraries - you really can’t go wrong.
#winetasting #sustainablewine #winetastingitinerary
🍃 Save green and drink green!
If you’re visiting the Southern Napa Valley from anywhere in California, January is a great time to check out these incredible #NapaNeighbor deals from @napagreen certified members running through the end of the month.
📍 @antinorinapavalley
📍 @artesawinery
📍 @chimneyrockwinery
📍 @cliffledevineyards
📍 @hydewines
📍 @odetteestate
📍 @pineridgewine
📍 @priestranchwine
📍 @robertcraigwinery
📍 @robertmondavi
📍 @stagsleapwinecellars
📍 @truchard
Check out @napavintners or reach out to each winery for more info, and stay tuned for more adventures heading North.
#winetasting #visitnapavalley #sustainablewine
Find out what being @napagreen certified means to @joshwidaman and the team @pineridgewine, then go for a visit and taste the love in every bottle!
#sustainablewine #regenerativeviticulture #winetasting
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Check out this itinerary by @danpetroski of participating @napagreen wineries and vineyards that contribute to the long-term health of our land and ensure that Napa Valley remains a thriving and beautiful region for future generations.
📍 @larkmeadvineyards
📍 @silveroakcellars
📍 @vsattui
Looking for holiday experiences that create deep meaningful connections and support local, sustainable businesses? Check out our climate smart itineraries - you really can’t go wrong.
#winetasting #sustainablewine #winetastingitinerary
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This is not your typical itinerary by @abrittain – wetting your palate for wine producers that are difficult, perhaps impossible, to visit. However, if you are a wine connoisseur seeking exceptional wines from sustainability and climate leaders you should absolutely put in the effort to secure wines from these @napagreen certified producers.
📍 @dominusestatewinery
📍 @lailvineyards
📍 @adamvs
Looking for holiday experiences that create deep meaningful connections and support local, sustainable businesses? Check out our climate smart itineraries - you really can’t go wrong.
#winetasting #sustainablewine #winetastingitinerary
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This itinerary is ideal for a girls’ trip or a day out with friends! Discover the sustainable side of Napa with @goodfriendsgoodfood itinerary, which celebrates diversity and offers wines tailored to a range of palates.
These @napagreen certified wineries provide beautiful settings to connect over fantastic wine, all while supporting positive change within the wine industry.
📍 @domainecarneros
📍 @rdwinery
📍 @trefethenfamily
Looking for holiday experiences that create deep meaningful connections and support local, sustainable businesses? Check out our climate smart itineraries - you really can’t go wrong.
#winetasting #sustainablewine #winetastingitinerary
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This itinerary by Sommelier and Vintner, @danpetroski, showcases a rich variety of regional efforts from @napagreen certified wineries with a diversity of style, size, production and profiles, where each place focuses on varies in accordance with their distinct microclimate.
Be sure to check out the second 1/2 of this itinerary to complete your visit!
📍 @ashesxdiamonds
📍 @cliffledevineyards
📍 @hydewines
Looking for holiday experiences that create deep meaningful connections and support local, sustainable businesses? Check out our climate smart itineraries - you really can’t go wrong.
#winetasting #sustainablewine #winetastingitinerary
@closduval’s bottles from Verallia are 30% lighter than traditional bottles, which represents a 34% reduction in carbon emissions from glass production alone!
Lightweight glass saves natural resources, lowers transportation costs and emissions, and reduces the risk of employee injuries. Not only is it infinitely recyclable, it’s also beautiful!
Get a bottle (or several) of this @napagreen certified wine to feel and taste the commitment sustainability from soil to bottle.
#winetasting #wineindustry #climateaction #lightenup #lightweightglassbottles
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Get insider information and tips to make the most of your trip to some of @reyeswine.mw’s favorite Napa Green certified wineries with this exclusive in-the-know Itinerary.
📍 @rdwinery
📍 @sequoiagrove
📍 @schramsberg
Looking for holiday experiences that create deep meaningful connections and support local, sustainable businesses? Check out our climate smart itineraries - you really can’t go wrong.
#winetasting #sustainablewine #winetastingitinerary
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This itinerary, by Master Sommelier, @andrearobinsonms, will take you to @napagreen Certified wineries, where we can see and taste the commitment to our planet and our community that pays off now in great wine, natural beauty and soil health, while paying it forward.
📍 @chandonusa
📍 @grgichhillsestate @grgichhills
📍 @troisnoixwine
Looking for holiday experiences that create deep meaningful connections and support local, sustainable businesses? Check out our climate smart itineraries - you really can’t go wrong.
#winetasting #sustainablewine #winetastingitinerary
Congratulations to @twentyrowswines for @napagreen Winery Certification!
Twenty Rows crafts small lots of their Napa Valley wines, at the @fiordisolewines certified sustainable facility. These wines are not only made with environmental impact in mind, they reflect honest varietal character and showcase the terroir where the grapes were grown.
#sustainablewine #sustainablewinery #napavalleywine
