Constellation Brands Announces Franciscan Estate Winery as Its 2016 Internal Sustainability Award Winner
January 16 2017 - 9:00AM
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Franciscan Estate recognized
for water stewardship initiatives, energy efficiency efforts and
highly engaged environmental teams
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Award is given annually to one
Constellation facility to recognize outstanding environmental
practices
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Finalists for award included
Nava Brewery, Robert Mondavi Winery, Ruffino Estates and Napa
Valley Vineyard Operations Team
VICTOR, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2017 -
Constellation Brands has announced Franciscan Estate Winery in Napa
Valley, California, as the winner of the company's 2016 Internal
Sustainability Award. The award, given annually by Constellation to
one of its facilities, recognizes Franciscan Estate's continued
commitment to minimizing its environmental impact.
"Our team puts a deep focus on sustainability and
environmental responsibility, which is a true passion and point of
pride for us," said Janet Myers, general manager and director of
winemaking, Franciscan Estate and Mt. Veeder Winery. "Receiving
this award is an honor for our entire team, and gives recognition
to the focus we place on sustainable practices in the winery and
vineyards every day."
Franciscan Estate's recent sustainability
achievements include:
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Collaborator on a project to restore nine miles
of the Napa River.
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Reduced landscaping water usage by nearly 2
million gallons per year since 2014 by utilizing processed
wastewater for drip irrigation, implementing landscaping redesigns
and planting drought resistant plants.
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Highly engaged "Green" and "Blue" teams help
solve sustainability and water challenges. One of the many
improvements to come from these teams is an 80% reduction in water
use for tank sanitation.
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Continued energy efficiency efforts in
administrative areas, including installation of ENERGY STAR® products, programmable thermostats and
electricity misers.
"I am proud of the entire team at Franciscan
Estate for the commitment they show to producing their high-quality
wines in an environmentally responsible way," said Rob Sands,
president and chief executive officer, Constellation Brands. "They
are a great example of how our facilities around the world are
taking proactive steps to minimize our environmental impact to
ensure our long-term success."
The goals of Constellation's Internal
Sustainability Award are to recognize achievement in environmental
stewardship, increase employee participation in sustainability
programs and encourage progress towards meeting the company's
sustainability goals. Each facility is judged by a panel of senior
leaders from across the company on water stewardship initiatives,
carbon emissions reduction, recycling and reuse efforts, employee
engagement and community and supplier involvement.
The other finalists for the award included:
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Constellation's brewery in Nava, Mexico, which
through wastewater treatment and reuse saved more than 316 million
gallons of water in fiscal year 2016 and reduced nitrous oxide
emissions by 83% by switching boiler fuel from oil to natural
gas.
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Robert Mondavi Winery in Napa Valley,
California, which has implemented a recovery and reuse line at its
barrel facility to save approximately 50% of water used for barrel
washing and has a recycling ratio of around 90%.
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Ruffino Estates in Italy, which has saved more
than 169 MWh of electricity annually at its Pontassieve site and
works with the University of Milan on precision farming efforts to
improve crop yields while reducing environmental impact.
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Constellation's Napa Valley Vineyard Operations
team, which is collaborating with the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and multiple conservation agencies to design and implement a
river restoration project to improve water quality, control
flooding, protect wildlife and restore riparian habitat in Napa
Valley.
Past winners of Constellation's Internal
Sustainability Award include Clos du Bois Winery (2015) and
Estancia Winery (2014).
To learn more about Constellation's commitment to
elevating life responsibly every day, visit
www.constellationcsr.com.
About Constellation
Brands
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), a Fortune
500®
company, is a leading international producer and marketer of beer,
wine and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, New
Zealand and Italy. Constellation is the No. 3 beer company in the
U.S. with high-end, iconic imported brands such as Corona Extra,
Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Modelo Negra and Pacifico. The
company's beer portfolio also includes Ballast Point, one of the
most awarded craft brewers in the U.S. In addition, Constellation
is the world's leader in premium wine, selling great brands that
people love, including Robert Mondavi, Clos du Bois, Kim Crawford,
Meiomi, Mark West, Franciscan Estate, Ruffino and The Prisoner. The
company's premium spirits brands include SVEDKA Vodka, Casa Noble
Tequila and High West Whiskey.
Based in Victor, N.Y., the company believes that
industry leadership involves a commitment to brand building, our
trade partners, the environment, our investors and to consumers
around the world who choose our products when celebrating big
moments or enjoying quiet ones. Founded in 1945, Constellation has
grown to become a significant player in the beverage alcohol
industry with more than 100 brands in its portfolio, about 40
facilities and approximately 8,000 talented employees. We express
our company vision: to elevate life with every
glass raised. To learn more, visit www.cbrands.com.
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