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Sustainability Certification for Vineyards & Wineries in Beautiful British Columbia
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SWBC Certification
We provide a voluntary certification scheme based on leading practices for people, planet, and prosperity; customized to accommodate characteristics and needs of the wine industry of British Columbia.
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Sustainable Winegrowing British Columbia
SWBC is a project of the BC Wine Grape Council and came about in response to the industry's demand for sustainability certification that was tailored to BC.
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Sustainable Winegrowing BC certification is a significant milestone for the British Columbia wine industry, as it shows that the industry has a functioning program that enables members to clearly demonstrate their commitment to the safety and wellbeing of their employees, the environment, biodiversity, sustainability, and climate change initiatives. When the public sees the SWBC logo on a bottle of wine, they are assured that the winery is on a path of continuous improvement.
INSPIRED PEOPLE GROWING OUTSTANDING WINE
Sustainable Winegrowing BC certification is a significant milestone for the British Columbia wine industry, as it shows that the industry has a functioning program that enables members to clearly demonstrate their commitment to the safety and wellbeing of their employees, the environment, biodiversity, sustainability, and climate change initiatives. When the public sees the SWBC logo on a bottle of wine, they are assured that the winery is on a path of continuous improvement.
INSPIRED PEOPLE GROWING OUTSTANDING WINE
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Latest News & Events at SWBC
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Group Onboarding 4/21 at OC, Penticton
December 22, 2023
Are you inspired and growing outstanding wine? If you are new to SWBC or have your application nearly complete, we would be pleased to host you and help you take that next step. Join us for a guided onboarding session,...
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Sustainable Wines of BC at The Wine Vault, Naramata
July 16, 2023
Aug 26, 2023 – a wine tasting by SWBC
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