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From V d’Or Shortlists to Green Award Wins: Sustainability Takes Centre Stage at Wine Paris 2026
As the global wine and spirits community prepares to gather in Paris in February 2026, sustainability is emerging as one of the industry’s defining themes: reflected not only on the show floor, but also on the international awards stage. Sustainability In Drinks (SID) and the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation (RVF) have both been shortlisted for the prestigious V d’Or Awards, while Porto Protocol has recently been recognised with a Drinks Business Green Award for its leadership in climate action.
Together with International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), all four organisations will come together in Hall 7.1 Stand G231 at Wine Paris 2026, creating a dedicated hub for sustainability, climate action and regenerative viticulture.
Awards putting sustainability in the spotlight
The V d’Or Awards, organised by Vinexposium, celebrate the most ambitious, innovative and responsible initiatives across the global wine and spirits sector. The shortlisting of Sustainability In Drinks and the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation highlights the growing recognition of platforms and projects that are actively driving environmental and social change across the industry.
Meanwhile, Porto Protocol’s recent win at the Drinks Business Green Awards confirms the importance of collaborative, solution-driven climate action. The award recognises Porto Protocol’s role in mobilising the global wine community around practical responses to climate change, knowledge sharing and collective decarbonisation.
Together, these three recognitions send a powerful message: sustainability, regeneration and climate leadership are now central pillars of excellence in the drinks industry.
What to expect at Stand 7.1 at Wine Paris 2026
By bringing these four organisations together on one stand, Wine Paris 2026 is offering a unique sustainability hub where visitors can engage with every layer of climate and environmental action in wine and drinks.
At stand 7.1, visitors will be able to:
A unified message for the future of wine and drinks
The combined presence of SID, Regenerative Viticulture Foundation, Porto Protocol and IWCA reflects a deeper shift across the industry. Sustainability is no longer a niche conversation: it is becoming the foundation of future-proof winegrowing, production, distribution and business leadership.
From regenerative soils to science-based carbon targets, and from global knowledge-sharing networks to cross-sector collaboration, stand 7.1 will offer Wine Paris visitors a clear view of what the next chapter of sustainable wine and drinks looks like.
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Media Contacts & Organisation Profiles
For all media enquiries related to this press release and the Sustainability Hub at Wine Paris 2026 (Hall 7.1, G231), please contact: Judy Kendrick hello@sustainabilityindrinks.com
Sustainability In Drinks (SID)
Email: hello@sustainabilityindrinks.com
Web: www.sustainabilityindrinks.com
Short bio:
Sustainability in Drinks (SID) is a global sustainability platform for the drinks sector, connecting producers, retailers, NGOs and policymakers through events, workshops and cross-sector collaboration. Recognised as the flagship international sustainability event in the drinks trade, SID focuses on practical, measurable impact across climate, packaging and social sustainability.
Regenerative Viticulture Foundation
Email: info@regenerativeviticulture.org
Web: www.regenerativeviticulture.org
Short bio:
The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the global transition to regenerative winegrowing. Through on-the-ground vineyard programmes, education and the One Block Challenge, the foundation works to restore soil health, enhance biodiversity and build long-term climate resilience in viticulture.
Porto Protocol
Email: hello@portoprotocol.com
Web: www.portoprotocol.com
Short bio:
Porto Protocol is a global sustainability and climate-action network that mobilises the wine industry to share practical solutions to climate change. Through its international community, it connects producers and stakeholders to accelerate decarbonisation, adaptation and collective climate responsibility.
International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA)
Email: info@iwcawine.org
Web: www.iwcawine.org
Short bio:
International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) is a working group of leading global wineries committed to reducing carbon emissions through science-based targets, verified measurement and collective action. IWCA provides a transparent framework to help wineries achieve deep decarbonisation and progress toward net zero.
