Portugal’s largest wine group posts double-digit reductions in carbon emissions and water use as it advances its “Seed the Future” sustainability strategy.
Sogrape, Portugal’s largest wine producer, has released the third edition of its consolidated Sustainability Report, detailing progress made in 2025 under its global sustainability platform, Seed the Future. The report outlines gains across climate action, water stewardship, waste management, and social investment across the group’s operations in Portugal, Spain, Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand.
Key 2025 results:
- Greenhouse gas emissions fell 13.2% in Portugal and 11.6% in Spain
- Specific water consumption dropped 40.5%, from 21.9 to 13 litres per 750ml bottle
- 66.6% of electricity used in Portugal came from renewable sources
- 97.6% of waste in Portugal was recovered through recycling and recovery programmes
- 38 R&D projects were run with more than 200 partners to strengthen the wine sector’s resilience
- Over 20 social impact initiatives were supported across culture, education, and local communities
The group’s environmental performance was also recognised internationally: Sogrape won the Best Logistics and Supply Chain Green Initiative award at the Drinks Business Green Awards for the second year running.
Mafalda Guedes, Sogrape’s Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability — and a fourth-generation member of the founding family — framed the results as evidence the company is nearing its stated goals while stressing that sustainability remains an ongoing commitment, tied to preserving the family’s legacy for future generations.
The full 2025 Sustainability Report is available as a PDF via Sogrape’s newsroom.
