Western Australian Wine Industry Sustainability Videos and Presentations
Wines of Western Australia Driving Sustainability in Wine
In this video, WoWA Sustainability Program Manager shares how the Western Australian wine industry is stepping up to drive sustainability across all aspects of production.
It covers key areas including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, reducing energy and water usage, and adopting lighter packaging to lower our carbon footprint.
It also highlights the importance of data-driven sustainability reporting and shares real examples of practical tools and strategies that can be implemented in wineries. Download presentation here
Wines of Western Australia Winery Wastewater Workshop
Content index:
- Introduction by Sustainable Program Officer Eloise Jarvis length
- 6 minute mark: Winery Wastewater Survey Results Richard Fennessy DPIRD
- 19 minute mark: Approvals, licences and Permits Eloise Jarvis Wines of WA
- 22 minute mark: Understanding your Enviromental Licence – Caron Goodburn DWER Manager, Process Industries
- 46 minute mark: Understanding your Licence – Alison White Environmental Consultant
- 1 hour 46 minute mark: Nutrient and Irrigation Management Plans – Gerrard Leddin DPIRD Agribusiness, Food and Trade, Agribusiness Development and Nick Tsvetkov DPIRD Agribusiness, Food and Trade, Agribusiness Development
- 2 hour 17 minute mark: Biological Treatment Systems Nick Tsvetkov DPIRD
- 2 hour 43 minutes mark: Next Steps Eloise Jarvis Wines of WA
- 2 hour 44 minute mark: Assistance, Tools and Resources
Wines of Western Australia Sustainable Carbon Smart Workshop – Low‑Cost Solutions for Sustainable Production
Presented by WoWA Sustainability Program Manager along with Felipe Barrirareyes from DPIRD —presented actionable strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of winemaking. They discussed topics such as:
- Conducting energy audits in vineyards and wineries
- Utilizing DPIRD’s Shoestring Digital Manufacturing tools
- Sustainability reporting and monitoring
- Adopting lightweight glass packaging to cut glass-related emissions
- Demonstrations of practical digital solutions for carbon-smart production Download PDF presentation here
Viticulture Biosecurity Manual – Version 2.1
This comprehensive guide, developed by Plant Health Australia, is designed to help vineyard owners, managers, and workers protect their vineyards from pests and diseases.
It outlines practical, cost-effective biosecurity measures that can be implemented at all stages of vineyard operations—covering inputs, production practices, people and vehicles, outputs, and more.
The manual explains Australia’s biosecurity system, legal responsibilities, regional cooperation, and step-by-step guidance for developing and maintaining a vineyard biosecurity plan. It also includes factsheets on priority exotic pests and diseases, and templates for record-keeping and risk assessment.
Essential reading for anyone committed to sustainable, pest-resilient grape production in Australia. See PDF version here