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Each of the other five pillars all contribute to climate action. Energy and water efficiency is critical in the vineyard and winery, and reduces operational carbon footprint. Similarly with recycling, composting and green purchasing. Reducing pesticide and fertilizer use also means reduced manufacturing, shipments, and costs, not to mention that nitrous oxide (which results from nitrogen fertilization) is 200x more potent that CO2 emissions. In terms of social equity there are considerations like employee commute and public transportation, as well as many examples where employees who work for leading businesses committed to sustainability will take these practices home with them, broadening the impact.

Then there are next steps in climate action, like renewable energy (first ensuring you don’t “solarize your inefficiencies”) and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging. As well as hot topics like LIGHTEN UP! – reducing bottle and packaging weight.

Here are some other examples of how sustainable vineyards and wineries are taking climate action:

  • Napa Green Certified Vineyards receive custom “Carbon Farm Plans” for each of their vineyard properties and commit to ongoing practices to enhance soil health AND store carbon. The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has identified “nature-based solutions” as one of the top 5 ways to fight climate change
  • Joining the Porto Protocol and committing to be a part of the climate solution
  • Opting up to “Deep Green” with Marin Clean Energy (MCE) and receiving 100% renewable energy from CA wind and solar
  • On average, 30-50% of a winery’s carbon footprint lies in packaging and distribution, so let’s dismiss this idea that “bigger is better” and lighten up bottle weights and packaging, which cuts material and shipments costs, and can reduce breakage
  • Rethinking overnight shipping and long-distance business trips, as air freight and travel is a huge source of emissions. IF you do fly purchase verified carbon offsets
  • Installing nitrogen onsite, eliminating bottled water deliveries, and reducing waste pickups all reduces trucks on the road, reducing transportation emissions

sustainability spotlight

"In the 2020 Glass Fire, we lost almost everything. We have a choice: to adapt and learn proactively or be forced to change by tragedy. We also have to ask ourselves if we are prepared for our vineyard to burn again. We have 100% cover crop and the dry grass may have been a factor in our loss. But we won't stop farming organically or remove cover crop, because nurturing the health of our soils is the highest priority. In some ways this is an opportunity. We will be planting new varieties better suited to high heat and drought. Ultimately, probably 50% of the vineyard will be more climate resilient varieties. Water has always been limited for us, so in replanting we are installing double drip lines for even more targeted irrigation. Each one of our full-time crew, most with 10+ years of tenure, has a dedicated area to manage. Any vines that are here today, and will be here tomorrow, are because of the team – their tenacity and dedication, their love and connectedness. We have to have faith that this place will ultimately prevail."
Ashley Anderson-Bennett, Vineyard Manager, Cain Vineyard & Winery

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What is biochar and why is it so cool?

Hear from @napa.char to learn more.

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🐝 “If you build it, they will hum” - Erin Arnsteen, Western Program Coordinator @monarchjointventure

We are grateful for everyone who attended our Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop last week! It was an amazing day @grgichhillsestate filled with bees, birds, butterflies, a community passionate about biodiversity, and experts providing resources for building biodiversity in YOUR vineyard.

#regenerativeag #biodiversity #worldwildlife #regenerativeviticulture

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🐝 “If you build it, they will hum” - Erin Arnsteen, Western Program Coordinator @monarchjointventure We are grateful for everyone who attended our Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop last week! It was an amazing day @grgichhillsestate filled with bees, birds, butterflies, a community passionate about biodiversity, and experts providing resources for building biodiversity in YOUR vineyard. #regenerativeag #biodiversity #worldwildlife #regenerativeviticulture
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Join us in congratulating Megan Scott (@love.dream.breathe), our Operations Director, on 6 years at @napagreen. Megan’s positive attitude and “can do” approach to problem solving has greatly contributed to the success of Napa Green and our members.

Thanks for your work and dedication to sustainability!

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#womeninwine #womeninstem #climateaction

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Join us in congratulating Megan Scott (@love.dream.breathe), our Operations Director, on 6 years at @napagreen. Megan’s positive attitude and “can do” approach to problem solving has greatly contributed to the success of Napa Green and our members. Thanks for your work and dedication to sustainability! 📸 @brianamarieweddings 📍 @trefethenfamily #womeninwine #womeninstem #climateaction
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Thanks to the @naparegister for publishing this Climate Connection contribution from @napagreen’s Vineyard Program Director, Ben Mackie (@soilrainandhope) highlighting the biodiversity @grgichhillsestate.

If you loved this article, you’ll love our Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop happening today!

#climateaction #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture

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Thanks to the @naparegister for publishing this Climate Connection contribution from @napagreen’s Vineyard Program Director, Ben Mackie (@soilrainandhope) highlighting the biodiversity @grgichhillsestate. If you loved this article, you’ll love our Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Biodiversity in the Vineyard workshop happening today! #climateaction #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
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Friday night dinner dilemma?

Order takeout from @southsidenapa using promo code DONATE and 20% of your order will be donated to @napagreen.

It’s a win: win! You get dinner and @napagreen gets funding to contribute our impactful climate action work in Napa Valley.

Order online or preorder your Fried Chicken Friday pickup for February 27, 2026. Don’t forget to pair it with Napa Green certified wine! 🍽️ 🍷

#dineanddonate #nonprofit #napavalley

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Friday night dinner dilemma? Order takeout from @southsidenapa using promo code DONATE and 20% of your order will be donated to @napagreen. It’s a win: win! You get dinner and @napagreen gets funding to contribute our impactful climate action work in Napa Valley. Order online or preorder your Fried Chicken Friday pickup for February 27, 2026. Don’t forget to pair it with Napa Green certified wine! 🍽️ 🍷 #dineanddonate #nonprofit #napavalley
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Learn about the herd of cattle calmly grazing the vineyards @ruddestate, contributing to soil health and biodiversity, in our latest post from @soilrainandhope.

➡️ Link in bio.

#climateaction #regenerativeag #regnerativeviticulture #soilhealth

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Learn about the herd of cattle calmly grazing the vineyards @ruddestate, contributing to soil health and biodiversity, in our latest post from @soilrainandhope. ➡️ Link in bio. #climateaction #regenerativeag #regnerativeviticulture #soilhealth
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Thanks to @naparegister and @kcuz for this great article about the @regenerativeviticulture and @napagreen #OneBlockChallenge field day @celaniwines.

We had a great time engaging with attendees about opportunities to implement regenerative practices in their vineyards!

If you’re regenerative curious or want to learn more head to the link in our bio!

#climateaction #regenerativeviticulture

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Thanks to @naparegister and @kcuz for this great article about the @regenerativeviticulture and @napagreen #OneBlockChallenge field day @celaniwines. We had a great time engaging with attendees about opportunities to implement regenerative practices in their vineyards! If you’re regenerative curious or want to learn more head to the link in our bio! #climateaction #regenerativeviticulture
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We love the biodiversity in this @grgichhillsestate American Canyon Vineyard!

Come learn how to integrate biodiversity in your vineyard on February 26 at this workshop with @napagreen, @grgichhillsestate, @wildfarmalliance, @monarchjointventure, @napapastureprotein and @naparcd.

➡️ Ticket link in bio.

#Biodiversity #RegenerativeAg #RegenerativeViticulture

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We love the biodiversity in this @grgichhillsestate American Canyon Vineyard! Come learn how to integrate biodiversity in your vineyard on February 26 at this workshop with @napagreen, @grgichhillsestate, @wildfarmalliance, @monarchjointventure, @napapastureprotein and @naparcd. ➡️ Ticket link in bio. #Biodiversity #RegenerativeAg #RegenerativeViticulture
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Biodiversity is essential for any resilient vineyard.

Join us on February 26, 2026 at @grgichhills American Canyon to learn how to integrate biodiversity within vineyard blocks.

Experts from @wildfarmalliance @monarchjointventure @napapastureprotein and @naparcd will be on hand to discuss all the various species that a vineyard can support.

Ticket link in bio.

#biodiversity #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture

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Biodiversity is essential for any resilient vineyard. Join us on February 26, 2026 at @grgichhills American Canyon to learn how to integrate biodiversity within vineyard blocks. Experts from @wildfarmalliance @monarchjointventure @napapastureprotein and @naparcd will be on hand to discuss all the various species that a vineyard can support. Ticket link in bio. #biodiversity #regenerativeag #regenerativeviticulture
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Learn how @closduval used Verallia lightweight glass to help reduce their environmental impact and meet their sustainability goals.

Read more at napagreen.org

#climateaction #lightenup

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Learn how @closduval used Verallia lightweight glass to help reduce their environmental impact and meet their sustainability goals. Read more at napagreen.org #climateaction #lightenup
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What a great #OneBlockChallenge first field day!

Not only was it a gorgeous day with a great community of people we also heard from some awesome speakers:
🍇 @cainethompson about the @regenerativeviticulture foundation and the implementation practices
🍇 Jordan Lonberg @coastalvineyardcare about continuous improvement and shifting the industry mindset
🍇 @soilrainandhope about the practical aspects of the regeneratives practices and how @napagreen and @naparcd can provide support
🍇 Dustin Owen @celaniwines about their their vineyard’s regenerative journey

Thanks to all who attended and to @celaniwines for hosting!

➡️ To learn more about regenerative vineyard practices or to enroll in either the One Block Challenge or Napa Green Vineyard certification, head to the links in our bio.

#regenerativeag #climateaction

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What a great #OneBlockChallenge first field day! Not only was it a gorgeous day with a great community of people we also heard from some awesome speakers: 🍇 @cainethompson about the @regenerativeviticulture foundation and the implementation practices 🍇 Jordan Lonberg @coastalvineyardcare about continuous improvement and shifting the industry mindset 🍇 @soilrainandhope about the practical aspects of the regeneratives practices and how @napagreen and @naparcd can provide support 🍇 Dustin Owen @celaniwines about their their vineyard’s regenerative journey Thanks to all who attended and to @celaniwines for hosting! ➡️ To learn more about regenerative vineyard practices or to enroll in either the One Block Challenge or Napa Green Vineyard certification, head to the links in our bio. #regenerativeag #climateaction
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It’s hard to believe it’s already been 3 years since @marisataylorwines joined our team, but time flies when you’re having fun (and wine)!

Join us in celebrating Marisa Taylor, who is an accomplished winemaker and sustainability leader with over two decades of experience in the wine industry, and also the Napa Green Winery Program Manager, where she partners with wineries across Napa Valley to advance meaningful environmental stewardship and sustainable winegrowing practices. 
 
Thank you for bringing your passion and positive energy to our team every day!

The team celebrated with our @napagreen certified #NapaNeighbors @rombauervineyards.

#winebusiness #womeninwine #sustainablewine

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It’s hard to believe it’s already been 3 years since @marisataylorwines joined our team, but time flies when you’re having fun (and wine)! Join us in celebrating Marisa Taylor, who is an accomplished winemaker and sustainability leader with over two decades of experience in the wine industry, and also the Napa Green Winery Program Manager, where she partners with wineries across Napa Valley to advance meaningful environmental stewardship and sustainable winegrowing practices.    Thank you for bringing your passion and positive energy to our team every day! The team celebrated with our @napagreen certified #NapaNeighbors @rombauervineyards. #winebusiness #womeninwine #sustainablewine
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