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SEASON 1 – Episode 4: The Future of Wine: Balancing Sustainability and Business Realities

Sustainability is a fairly recent concept, first defined in 1987 by the United Nations as, “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainability in wine is even more recent and progress was quick in most developed countries. Yet, in 2022, consumers worldwide began pulling back on sustainable choices. Recently, the United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement. Is sustainability threatened?
Vidéo - June 25, 2025

About the episode

Sustainability is a fairly recent concept, first defined in 1897 by the United Nations as, “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainability in wine is even more recent and progress was quick in most developed countries. Yet, in 2022, consumers worldwide began pulling back on sustainable choices. Recently, the United States withdrew from the Paris Agreement. Is sustainability threatened?

The host

Anne BurchettWine marketing & communications specialist

The guests

• Pauline VicardCo-Founder of Areni Global
• Clement Desbois – Sales Director at Hillebrand Gori France
• Christian WillieManaging Director at Bodegas Garzon Wineries

Panel of guests of the Voice of the industry Season 1 Episode 4

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