Join us for the final of three webinars exploring sustainability in the global drinks industry. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and be part of the conversation on shaping a sustainable future for the global drinks industry. Register now and join the movement for change!
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Webinar
About the series
WSET is pleased to present the latest installment of its Industry Talks series, in collaboration with The Vine Strategy Group. From Soil to Glass – Climate Action in the Global Drinks Industry is a three-part online series designed to raise awareness of the climate challenges facing the wine, beer, and spirits sectors. This series will also spotlight leading industry voices who will share innovative solutions and actionable strategies for change.
These sessions are open to anyone passionate about building a more sustainable drinks industry and eager to understand how they can contribute to meaningful action.
All sessions are free of charge.
Session 3: From Soil to Glass: Rethinking the supply chain – Innovations for a greener future
Our final session of the series will look beyond production to explore how the global drinks industry can decarbonise its supply chain and align with circular economy principles. We’ll be examining regenerative production with packaging, logistics and consumer expectations.
Key topics:
- Innovations in sustainable packaging (glass alternatives, lightweighting, refill systems)
- Low-carbon logistics and distribution strategies
- Reducing emissions in fermentation, distillation, and production processes
- The role of consumer demand in driving sustainable supply chains
- Success stories: brands leading the way in supply chain transformation
Meet our expert panel:
Series chair: Michelle Bouffard DipWSET, WSET certified educator, certified sommelier, Founder of Tasting Climate Change
Full panel to be announced very soon!
Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of the global drinks industry.
Register for other sessions within this series:
- Session 1: From Soil to Glass: The climate emergency & the global drinks industry – Why change can’t wait 27 March 2025, 5pm GMT - Register here
- Session 2: From Soil to Glass: Climate action from the ground up – Sustainable land use & soil health, Tuesday 13 May 2025, 5pm GMT - Register here
In collaboration with
The Vine Strategy Group (TVSG) is a specialist consultancy dedicated to advancing sustainability in the global wine industry. In collaboration with partners worldwide, we design, develop, and implement high-impact projects that drive meaningful progress and create lasting change.
Speakers
Chair - Michelle Bouffard DipWSET, sommelier, author and wine critic
Originally from Quebec, Michelle moved to Vancouver to complete her Bachelor of Music degree in classical trumpet where she unexpectedly ventured into wine while working in a fine dining restaurant. Determined to make her mark in the wine industry, she graduated as a sommelier with the highest honours from the International Sommelier Guild in 2003 and completed the Diploma from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) in 2005. Michelle was the co-owner of House Wine from 2003 to 2015, a highly regarded company based in Vancouver that specialized in cellar management and educational events. She also founded and was also the president of British Columbia chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers. Michelle now lives and teaches WSET courses in Montreal and gives numerous training sessions including for wine associations such as Inter Rhône and Wine Australia.
In 2017, Michelle founded Tasting Climate Change, an international symposium to explore the challenges and solutions in the wine industry. In 2018, Urbania Magazine recognized her work by selecting her as one of 50 extraordinary Quebecers. In continuation with her work on climate change, she co-wrote a book called “Quel vin pour demain” which was published by Dunod in September 2021. The book talks about the solutions available for the wine industry to adapt and mitigate climate change.