Uco Valley, Argentina — Domaine Bousquet, Argentina’s organic winery, has released its second annual Sustainability Report highlighting notable progress, key lessons, and a renewed commitment to sustainable winemaking.
Among the achievements: a 20% cut in carbon emissions, a fourfold increase in compost production, and bold eco-friendly packaging goals that may reshape how we sip and savor.
Crafting Wine With Purpose
Nestled in Argentina’s scenic Uco Valley, Domaine Bousquet has long championed organic viticulture. But with climate change reshaping agriculture worldwide, the winery acknowledges that being certified organic is no longer enough. Its second report reflects a company doubling down on sustainability—not just for today’s wine lovers, but for generations to come.
In 2024, the winery set out to audit its waste streams across production, facilities, and distribution. This audit mapped waste by material type (renewable, non-renewable, recycled, non-recycled) and by category (recyclable, non-recyclable). With this data, clear targets and KPIs were set for each sustainability initiative.
Compost production surged to 824 tons—four times more than in 2023. One of the winery’s overarching goals is to reduce, reuse, and recycle more than 90% of its waste, with strategic objectives spanning short-, medium-, and long-term timelines.
Why It Matters
Globally, the wine industry contributes significantly to carbon emissions—from vineyard operations to packaging and global distribution. Domaine Bousquet’s focused efforts on emissions, soil health, and recycling address key blind spots in a traditionally resource-heavy sector.
“For us, sustainability is a long-term strategy,” said Labid Ameri, co-founder and co-CEO. “We want nature to take its course, and that’s why we emphasize the long-term health of our vineyards and plants. As a certified regenerative agriculture entity, we focus on improving the health of three pillars: the soil, the environment, and the community.”
Anne Bousquet, co-founder and co-CEO, echoed the sentiment: “We now publish our Sustainability Report annually, which helps us stay accountable and transparent. We created a Green Team with representatives from every department, all contributing data and insights to our shared system. As our measurement tools evolve, so do our practices.”
With climate-conscious consumers demanding greater accountability from brands, Domaine Bousquet is positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable winemaking.
Digging Into the Data
Key highlights from the 2024 Sustainability Report include:
- Development of a greenhouse gas emissions calculator tailored for wineries in Latin America, in collaboration with International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA).
- A 20% drop in carbon emissions, driven by reduced fertilizer use, improved waste management, and a shift to lightweight bottles.
- Increased use of flexitanks and kegs to minimize packaging weight—a crucial step for a winery that exports to 61 countries.
- Compost production at the estate rose from 230 tons to 824 tons in one year.
- Salaries and benefits were raised to 78% above the national cost of living.
- Investment in green infrastructure: a new winery wing with insulated tanks improves both energy efficiency and wine quality.
The Road Ahead
Looking forward, Domaine Bousquet aims to build on this momentum. As proud members of IWCA, they’ve joined the global Race to Zero initiative and are currently developing a long-term roadmap to meet that goal.
At the same time, the winery’s Sustainability Department is advancing a three-year strategy focused on two key fronts: reducing both its carbon and water footprints.
