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De Bortoli Wines

OVERALL

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AUS
Rating
Some praise, no criticism

Wine company

This third generation family company was established in 1928.

De Bortoli Wines Pty Ltd   AUS     website   email      

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
De Bortoli Wines Pty Ltd
Environment Sustainability Award 2015
In 2015 this company won an Australian Business Award for Sustainability, which recognises organisations that execute initiatives that demonstrate leadership and commitment to sustainable business practices.
Source: Australian Business Awards (2015)
Environment 4/5 for packaging performance
This company received a packaging performance level of 4 (Leading) in its 2022 APCO Annual Report. Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) is a not-for-profit organisation leading the development of a circular economy for packaging in Australia. Each year, APCO Members are required to submit an APCO Annual Report and Action Plan, which includes an overall performance level from 1 (Getting Started) to 5 (Beyond Best Practice).
Source: APCO (2022)
Environment Govt grant to reduce energy costs
In 2012 this company received a $4,829,405 grant from the Australian Government's $1 billion Clean Technology Investment Program, which helps manufacturers reduce their energy bills. The money paid for energy reduction projects across wine making, packaging, warehousing and site services areas through using grid power more efficiently, replacing old equipment and use of solar technology. Five wine-making sites in NSW, Queensland and Victoria were involved.
Source: Australian Govt (2012)
Environment Organic products
Company retails, manufactures or distributes products that are certified organic under the Australian Certified Organic label.
Source: ACO (2022)
Business Ethics Banksia Sustainability Award 2017
This company won the Smart Award at the 2017 Banksia Sustainability Awards. "Innovation drives zero waste goal."
Source: Banksia Foundation (2017)
Social Alcohol - direct involvement
Directly involved in the manufacture, distribution or sale of alcohol as a core business.
Source: company website (2020)

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company
Revenue 150 million AUD (2019)
Employees 425 (2019)

Contact Details

Address De Bortoli Road, Bilbul, NSW, 2680, Australia
Phone 02 6966 0100
Website www.debortoli.com.au

Products / Brands

De Bortoli Wines
De Bortoli Vermouth
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