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Sustainability

Our commitment to sustainability is more than just words. Beginning in the vineyard and reflected across each stage of our production progress, Plata makes business decisions with the environment in mind.

Through strategic partnerships, operating efficiencies, and a bit of creativity, we take a holistic approach to sustainability that improves year after year.

Nature

Stewardship of the land through sustainable practices

Grape vines
Utilizing cover crops and livestock used for weed control allows us to work with nature instead of against it.

Cover Crops
& Livestock

Windmill in vineyard
Weather stations and evaporation sensors enhance irrigation and frost control efficiency.

Irrigation

Bird box in vineyard
Bird boxes encourage natural pest control by owls and raptors.

Natural Pest
Control

Bee on flower
Removing invasive plant species protects and cultivates native plants and animal habitats.

Protect Native
Plants & Animals

Vineyard Sustainability Certifications

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LIVE Certified Sustainable badge
Certified California Sustainable Vineyard badge
Lodi Rules badge
SIP Certified badge
Fish Friendly Farming badge
LIVE Certified Sustainable badge
Certified California Sustainable Vineyard badge
Lodi Rules badge
SIP Certified badge
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Partners

Like-minded partnerships make all the difference

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Certified Sustainable Partners

Our winery partners are Certified Sustainable, meaning they measure and continuously improve their water consumption, energy usage, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Starting with the 2024 vintage, our wine labels can bear the Certified California Sustainable logo.

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Eco-Conscious Initiatives

Our supplier partners have their own programs to reduce environmental impact, including zero-waste initiatives, renewable energy usage, and EcoVadis, ISO, or FSC certifications.

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Local Businesses

By partnering with California-based businesses, we support the local economy, reduce emissions, increase collaboration, and improve project management. Driving down the road to visit suppliers is more efficient than flying or shipping materials.

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Innovative Technology

Our vineyard management team employs innovative technology to increase water efficiency, reduce pesticide and herbicide usage, and cultivate soil health and biodiversity.

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Climate

Minimizing our carbon footprint through deliberate business decisions

Supporting Local Minimizes Emissions

We crush grapes as close to our vineyards as possible, supporting the local community and reducing gas emissions.

Partnering with a state-of-the-art
bottling facility adjacent to our inventory warehouse eliminates the use of over

400

Trucks
Per Year

Bottled cases are moved through an internal wall instead of being transported by trucks.

Semi truck tractor trailer

The majority of the materials we purchase are produced within

200

Miles

From our bottling facility

Eliminating air freight and significantly reducing our carbon footprint

Domestic, Bulk Glass

Bulk glass produces less waste in creation and requires less corrugated outer packaging, reducing emissions and raw material consumption.

A fully loaded freight truck carrying bulk glass can transport

10

MORE GLASS
PER TRIP

than cased ware

45

of our bottlings utilize lightweight glass

Empty wine bottles in shipping carton

Environmentally conscious materials

Our wine cartons, labels, and glass use the maximum amount of recycled materials available from our suppliers.

Wine corks

Real corks are 100% natural & biodegradable, generating zero waste during production & up to

75

LESS CO2
THAN SYNTHETIC
CLOSURES

Reducing carton insert heights resulted in a

40

reduction in carton
cardboard usage

Looking Ahead

We know sustainability is a journey, not a destination. At Plata, 
we are committed to improving our practices year after year. 
By continually monitoring our impact, collaborating with 
like-minded partners, and embracing new technologies, we aim 
to protect the planet while crafting exceptional wines.

Taste Sustainability in Every Bottle.

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