SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND WATER MANAGEMENT IN WINEMAKING
Herdade dos Grous – Implementing a comprehensive sustainability strategy with a strong focus on water management in winemaking
Information
Sector:
Agriculture, forestry and fishing,
Manufacture of food, beverages and tobacco
Industrial ecosystem(s):
Environmental Impacts:
Environmental sustainability of products and processes/operations, GHG reduction and capture (non-energy)
Estimated Resource Saving:
0-20%
For Water Management and in order to reduce water consumption and the ratio of water/L wine, they have adopted several water monitoring and saving practices:
Installation of water meters in various areas of the winery and vineyard.
Use of pressure guns on hoses.
Conducting irrigation audits.
Ongoing training and awareness.
Installation of water meters in various areas of the winery and vineyard.
Use of pressure guns on hoses.
Conducting irrigation audits.
Ongoing training and awareness.
KEY RESULTS
- Installing meters allows for monitoring and measuring water consumption in different areas of the winery and vineyard. This monitoring helps to quickly identify leaks or unusual water consumption so that action can be taken as soon as possible.
- Using pressure guns on hoses helps reduce the water flow consumed by increasing pressure. This optimizes usage time and reduces water consumption.
- Irrigation audits provide a detailed analysis of all irrigation systems used in the winery facilities. This helps identify inefficiencies, such as broken heads, misplaced sprinklers, and inappropriate types of sprinklers.
- Raising awareness and training staff helps to reduce overall water consumption in the winery by promoting appropriate water use across its different areas.