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SUSTAINABILITYFor Steve Bird Wines, sustainability is an integral driving force for the business, paving the path of the family’s vision for generations to come. Traditional Māori believed that the earth was the giver of all life. It was accepted that the people who were born on that land inherited the right to produce from it and to protect it for the benefit of all. Looking after the earth and ensuring environmental sustainability for the generations to come is of the utmost importance to Steve Bird Wines. We are constantly refining our processes to ensure they are as sustainable as possible and aligning ourselves with organisations that are dedicated to the same.
Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand: Steve Bird Wines is a certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. The organisation sets the industry standards for sustainable winegrowing in New Zealand, with support and guidelines from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine. The organisation is committed to the overall performance of its members across environmental, social and economic sustainability. Sustainable Business Network: Steve Bird Wines is an accredited member of the Sustainable Business Network; New Zealand’s most connected and longest-standing sustainable business network. The social enterprise brings organisations of all shapes and sizes who are committed to making New Zealand a model sustainable nation, while enhancing New Zealand’s natural capital along the way. Protect our Paradise: The Bird family’s coastal lifestyle in the Bay of Plenty, love of the ocean and active involvement with the local Surf Lifesaving Club meant that partnering with Protect our Paradise, a conservation community in the Bay of Plenty was a very organic decision. Protect our Paradise is committed to removing single use plastics and created a local campaign ‘Destraw or Destroy’, to encourage all hospitality organisations in the BOP to remove plastic straws from their premises. World Alcohol Beverage Alliance: The World Alcohol Beverage Alliance was established in 2014, and is the first official global alcoholic beverage organisation . Steve Bird Wines is a proud member of WABA, who unites members of the industry from over 60 countries around the world. The purpose of the alliance is to promote the development, growth and sustainability of the alcoholic beverage industry through the sharing of innovation, culture and resources. |
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