category
Food + Beverage
first certified
2022
current certification year
2023
Wherever you see the Climate Neutral Certified label, it means the company is accountable for its greenhouse gas emissions. To earn the label, a company must annually measure cradle-to-customer emissions, implement specific action plans to reduce emissions, and invest in high quality, verified carbon credits.
The certification requirements are detailed in the rigorous, peer-reviewed Climate Neutral Certified Standard. Each company’s application is reviewed for compliance by Change Climate’s certification team.
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Aquila's Nest Vineyards's emissions inventory uses financial estimates based on spending data. Aquila's Nest Vineyards attests to the accuracy of their data inputs and the Change Climate team reviews the submission for compliance with our Standard.
179 tCO₂e
Roughly equal to driving 40 gas-powered cars for one year
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Aquila's Nest Vineyards has adopted near-term action plans to reduce GHG emissions within the next 12-24 months.
Active
Source of emissions
Electricity
Action
We will replace at least 30% of energy consumption by installing on site solar panels.
Status
In progress
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 2
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
Reduce waste from plastic water bottle usage 50% through placing tap water pitchers and big jugs in all visitor areas.
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
Recycle all cardboard packaging material by adding a separate cardboard waste container to accurately measure, dispose and recycle this mate ...read more
Status
Newly set
Complete By
Q4 2024
Scope
Scope 3
Completed
Source of emissions
Operational waste
Action
We will begin by tackling plastic waste through identifying alternative options to plastic currently used.
Status
Completed
Complete By
Q4 2023
Scope
Scope 3
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Aquila's Nest Vineyards addressed last year’s emissions by buying and retiring an equal amount of high quality, verified carbon and clean energy credits.
Emissions accounted for
200 tCO₂e
Roughly equal to keeping 224,000 pounds of carbon in the ground
Total investment
$1,400
Project types
Type
Avoid deforestation
Description
Projects that reduce the risk of deforestation in important forest ecosystems.
Aquila's Nest Vineyards was inspired by mythological tales and our love for astronomy. One of our wines is named after the Goddess of Earth, Gaea. However, our dedication to Mother Earth extends beyond labels. Ever since the time we planted our first vines, we made a conscious decision to use the least amount of chemicals possible in the vineyard maintenance process. We have tired our hardest to use non-plastic glassware, compostable food boxes, compostable utensils, compostable cups. We've always encouraged our guests to drink from our fresh well water instead of using plastic bottles. We reuse the fallen wood across our 40 acres property for the winery's wood burning stoves, and outdoor fire pits, and we hope to supply 100% solar energy by 2023 to cover our entire energy needs. Our co-founder, Neviana Zhgaba, has been a persistent supporter of continuous sustainability practices in the vineyard and in her local community.
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