The Vivid Pillars

Bibendum is committed to using the most energy-saving, environmentally friendly and sustainable methods in the sourcing, packaging and distribution of our wine, as well as the running of our office. We seek to be very clear about what we do and as such have instituted our Vivid Environmental Plan. The Vivid Project Team consists of specialists and enthusiasts from every aspect of our business and they have drawn up this 5-pronged green charter to lead all our activity.

In the vineyard and the winery

To work with producers who share our beliefs about these issues and who adhere to sustainable methods in the vineyard and winery. Practices include organic and biodynamic viticulture, ISO 14001 certification, carbon emission reduction, water management, waste reduction and recycling, and ethical working conditions.

How we package the wine

To seek innovative solutions to how wines are packaged, focusing on reduced glass weight. Currently 18% of our wine is bottled in the UK using a lightweight 356g bottle* with an average recycled content of 85% for green glass and 35% for clear glass.
*Average UK wine bottle weight is 496g. Source: UK Waste & Resource Action Programme

How we ship and transport the wine

To work very closely with our shipping partners to find ways to cut emissions, including increasing the amount of wine we ship in bulk to the UK and bottle here (18% of our total wine imports). Also to work with our customers and logistics partner to reduce miles travelled by delivery vans in the UK.

How we run our offices

To carry out regular carbon audits of our office and working practices and ensure we are doing everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint. To increase the energy efficiency of office heating/cooling, systematically turn off lights and computers and increase recycling of paper, plastic and glass.

Inspiring people

To influence everyone who works at, and with, Bibendum to change their behaviour both at work and at home. We will communicate our progress and the activity of our producers with interactive workshops, tastings, our website and published material.