In our last discussion we talked about the impact packaging has on sustainability. Today Sandra Taylor shares her insights on industry challenges including climate change, declining wine consumption, and communicating the message of sustainable wine to a younger generation.
Regenerative Organic Agriculture
I always enjoy my conversations with Sandra Taylor, an internationally known Sustainable Agriculture expert. She is CEO of Sustainable Business International, and the author of the book, The Business of Sustainable Wine. This was my bible during the writing and research process for my WSET Diploma research paper on Sustainable Wine. I can highly recommend her book if you are interested in learning more.
In this interview, Sandra talks about Regenerative Organic Agriculture. If you would like to know more about this topic, she suggests the documentary “Kiss the Ground” on Netflix.
Visit this site to learn more about ROA: https://regenorganic.org/
A very big early supporter was Yves Chouinard of Patagonia, the outdoor recreation clothing retailer, which uses Regenerative Organic Certified cotton. Only a few wineries are officially Regenerative Organic Certified, including Tablas Creek in San Luis Obispo California, and Troon in Oregon. But Sandra believes this will change as ROA is one of the few things that can actually combat climate change.
Talking Sustainable Wine
Enjoy this video of my third and most recent interview with Sandra, one of my favorite guests.
New Book Announcement
BIG NEWS…. Sandra is in the final pre-publishing phase of her new book, A Consumer’s Guide to Sustainable Wine. It is going to be fantastic! Stay tuned as our next chat will be about the book launch.
About Sandra Taylor
Sandra is CEO of Sustainable Business International, a consulting business that assists clients at various stages of environmental sustainability, ESG risk management, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice, primarily in the food and beverage sector. Sandra has studied wine extensively for many years – she completed the French Wine Scholars course in 2010 and is a graduate of the Wine MBA program at The Bordeaux School of Management/Kedge Business School in France. Her first book, The Business of Sustainable Wine, was published in July 2017. She is a public speaker on wine internationally, a columnist with Wine Review Online, and a member of the prestigious Magnum Club, a global organization of women wine producers, sommeliers, writers and critics.
Previously, Sandra was a senior executive with Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, where she led global corporate responsibility and sustainability in coffee and cocoa supply chains. Prior to Starbucks, she was with Eastman Kodak Company where she oversaw global public affairs and corporate citizenship.
