SIP CERTIFIED ®
Sustainability In Practice (SIP) Certified ® is a sustainable certification program for winegrowers and winemakers.
SIP Certified brands use third-party verified sustainable practices so you can feel confident your wine protects the people and the planet.
THE 3 P’S OF SUSTAINABILITY
Certification addresses the 3 P’s of Sustainability – People, Planet, Prosperity – ensuring that both natural and human resources are protected.
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Community involvement, charitable donations, employee development and safety programs, continuing education, and much more are addressed in the program’s standards.
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Alternative energy, recycling, habitat conservation plans, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), cover crops, organic soil additions, and responsible irrigation management practices all help to combat climate change and protect the environment.
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You can’t have a sustainable business if you can’t sustain the business. That’s why SIP Certified members must have annual/multi-year budgets, sales and marketing plans, and maintain legible inventory and production records.
MEMBERS UPHOLD THE 7 VALUE
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Charity work, volunteering, donations, environmental preservation, treat employees ethically & fairly.
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Native landscaping, cover crops, plant & soil tests to determine irrigation needs, record & analyze water use, collect & reuse wastewater.
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Use an IMP system, introduce beneficials, attract birds of prey, manage canopy & fruit density.
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Alternative fuels and energy sources, multi-row vineyard equipment, proper insulation of buildings & equipment.
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Conservation plans, wildlife corridors, preserve open space, attract beneficial species.
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Neighborhood communication plan, annual & multi-year budgets, sales & marketing plans, accurate record keeping.
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Provide education & upward movement opportunities, attend educational events, subscribe to local & industry news, participate in vineyard & winery trials.
