Sustainability in Drinks

Join us at the Sustainability in Drinks Event

The very first Sustainability in Drinks event will come to London this October.

You’re invited to be part of a unique, lively and informative panel debate with speakers from across the industry, bringing their extensive experience to the room on Day 1 of the event.

Host Richard Siddle of The Buyer, will be joined by two incredibly influential women Jancis Robinson MW OBE and Judith Batchelor OBE as keynote speakers to provide their view and insights on the conference theme –  Creating Value Through Sustainability:

You’ll also hear from:

  • Maison Mirabeau – Stephen Cronk, Founder & CEO
  • Wines of Alentejo Sustainability Programme (WASP) – João L Barroso, Director of Sustainability, Research & Development
  • Beyond Zero –  Doug Wanstall, Head of Projects
  • Encirc – Robin Thompson, Head of Technical

On Day 2, you’ll get to explore the drinks, meet the people and learn more about sustainability in drinks at an exhibition which is free to attend.

There will also be informative talks and ways to connect with the companies and people vital to developing a pathway to sustainability in drinks production and consumption.

Vinescapes will be there alongside our partners at The Regenerative Viticulture Foundation. Be sure to come and say hello.

Event Details


Day 1 - Sustainability in Drinks Conference

When:  Monday, 14 October, 2024

Where: WSET, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF 

Time: 2.30pm

Theme: Creating Value through Sustainability

Day 2 - Sustainability in Drinks Exhibition

When:  Tuesday, 15 October, 2024

Where:  St Mary’s, Wyndham Place, York Street, London W1H 1PQ

Time: 10.30am to 5.30pm

Theme & Topics: 

  • Getting started in sustainability
  •  Engaging the supply chain
  • Packaging
  • Future directions of sustainability
  • The race to net zero

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