Corporate Social Responsibility

Environmental

DGB has always been mindful of the impact of our wine and spirit production, distribution and exports, with a track record of sound environmental practices and accreditations. A comprehensive Carbon Footprint audit helped formalise DGB’s greening project. This has provided the foundation for several reduction initiatives to minimise our footprint across our operations.

  • 40% of our energy requirement is sourced from our solar panel systems.
  • Water conservation - we use 2.6L of water for every litre of wine that we produce. This compares to the South African wine industry norm of a ratio of 6:1.
  • Carbon offset by planting bamboo with associated social upliftment project.
  • Largest Solar Power installation of any wine facility in South Africa.
  • South Africa's lightest wine bottle (350g).
  • Our new bottles include up to 40% re-purposed glass.
  • 1 million+ litres of rainwater captured and re-used every year.
  • Drinks Business Ethics Award.

Social

Douglas Green is a partner in the international Fairtrade programme (FLO), a worldwide initiative encouraging Third World producers of wine and other agricultural products to commit to improving the lives of people involved at all levels of the production process.

  • 100% of our wines are sustainable and ethical.
  • Certified fair labour practice.
  • Many social and educational programs in place.
  • Safety in our workplaces.
  • Extensive training and education of staff.
  • Integrity and sustainability certified by South African Wine and Spirits Board.
  • All products are non-GMO and from the 2019 vintage are 100% vegan and vegetarian friendly.
  • Our support of the communities where we have an impact has prioritized educational and entrepreneurial projects.
  • Education and literacy are focused on the availability of resources and technology.
  • Entrepreneurial skills development programmes focus on programmes that enable communities to provide for their own immediate needs and empower them to improve themselves and their communities in the future.

Certifications

DGB has a tightly controlled Quality Assurance system to ensure that the standards of our business practices, extending to our suppliers in the production and manufacture chain of our products, is approachable and fulfills all legal obligations and minimum international standards of best practice.
Our Production Facility is supported by a World Class laboratory which is run by a highly qualified and multi-skilled team assuring excellence and quality control through every stage of wine and spirit production.