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Allison Jordan (center), executive director of the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, accepts the 2026 V d\u2019Or Business Award for Best Sustainability Initiative in the Wine category, recognizing the organization\u2019s Climate Action Toolkit. The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance Climate Action Toolkit provides information and implementation guides for wineries and vineyards to create climate action plans to build resiliency and the ability to thrive in a changing climate.
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International recognition highlights California\u2019s role in advancing climate resilience in wine<\/p>\n
SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 11, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)–The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance has been awarded a 2026 V d\u2019Or Business Award for Sustainability, recognizing its Climate Action Toolkit as one of the most impactful and responsible initiatives addressing environmental challenges in the global wine and spirits industry.<\/p>\n Presented on the eve of Wine Paris, the V d\u2019Or Business Awards acknowledge leading initiatives in the wine and spirits sector, spanning innovation, sustainability and education. Administered by Vinexposium, the organizer of Wine Paris, the awards spotlight projects that advance meaningful progress for the industry and encourage continued innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\n The Best Sustainability V d\u2019Or award honors an interprofessional organization or initiative addressing environmental challenges relevant to the future of the sector. The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance was recognized for its Climate Action Toolkit, which strengthens long-term climate resilience by providing winegrowers with structured, science-based guidance to identify climate risks, prioritize climate-smart practices and track progress.<\/p>\n Developed in collaboration with an advisory group of industry leaders, scientists and sustainability professionals, the Toolkit anchors the Alliance\u2019s approach to climate planning and action. It delivers step-by-step guidance to help winegrowers and vintners assess climate risks and move decisively from commitment to implementation.<\/p>\n “This award reflects decades of collaboration across California\u2019s wine community, grounded in planning and science and focused on preparedness and enduring stewardship,” said Alliance executive director Allison Jordan. “We appreciate Vinexposium\u2019s recognition of California\u2019s sustained leadership in this work, and its relevance to the challenges facing wine regions today.”<\/p>\n The Climate Action Toolkit builds on the Alliance\u2019s stewardship of the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing, one of the most widely adopted sustainability frameworks in U.S. agriculture. The program emphasizes continuous improvement and equips wine businesses with credible, practical tools to respond to current and future climate impacts.<\/p>\n The 2026 V d\u2019Or nominee field reflected the breadth and depth of sustainability initiatives underway across wine regions worldwide. The Alliance\u2019s selection for the V d\u2019Or underscores the importance of planning, technical rigor and collaboration in preparing agricultural systems for a changing climate, as well as the value of shared tools that enable progress at scale.<\/p>\n Explore California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance\u2019s Climate Action Toolkit at cswaclimatetoolkit.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n About California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance<\/p>\n The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) is a nonprofit collaboration established in 2003 by the Wine Institute and the California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) to advance sustainable winegrowing in California. CSWA stewards the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing, co-developed by Wine Institute and CAWG, and leads the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing program. Introduced in 2010, the certification provides annual, third-party verification that vineyards and wineries have adopted rigorous sustainable practices and are committed to continuous improvement across environmental and social responsibility areas.<\/p>\n About the V d\u2019Or and Vinexposium<\/p>\n The V d\u2019Or recognize the most impactful and responsible initiatives in the global wine and spirits industry. Led by Vinexposium, organizers of Wine Paris, the awards celebrate committed players who combine economic performance with social impact and environmental responsibility. Open to all professionals in the sector, the V d\u2019Or shine a light on inspiring projects and embody a sustainable, human and forward-thinking vision for the future of wine and spirits.<\/p>\n View source version on businesswire.com: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20260211299687\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n Contacts<\/p>\n Media Contacts
Suzanna Mannion, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance
suzanna@sustainablewinegrowing.org<\/a><\/p>\n