The International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) is pleased to announce the release of the Collective Expertise document titled "Methodological Recommendations for Accounting for GHG Balance in the Vitivinicultural Sector – Volume I."
Based on the first 2017 edition, this volume’s update seeks to guide those in the wine sector interested in estimating the greenhouse gas balance for their organisation and complete the recommendations already adopted by the OIV.
A targeted response
As the impacts of climate change intensify, the vine & wine sector—deeply connected to environmental conditions—faces growing risks. In addition to the necessary adaptation efforts, the wine sector can play a leading role in inspiring the mitigation pathway, as findings indicate that wine production following sustainable practice has, in general, a lower contribution to global warming in comparison to other agri-food products
In this context, understanding and reducing GHG emissions is not just a regulatory expectation—it is an essential step for long-term sustainability. GHG balance accounting is a management activity that enables an organization to understand, identify, evaluate, and quantify significant sources of GHG emissions and removals across its value chain or across the product life cycle.
What’s new in the second edition
This release is the first volume of a multi-part series, offering a comprehensive sector-specific approach to GHG accounting. Volume I provides:
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A detailed roadmap related to GHG accounting within an organisation and for a product during its life cycle
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Key insights on database availability, data quality, and managing data uncertainty
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An overview of methodologies for estimating GHG emissions and removal as mentioned in the in the OIV GHG protocol
OIV GHG protocol
Designed to be clear and practical, this updated volume ensures accessible guidance for all users. By structuring the document in a modular, volume-based format, the OIV ensures it can be dynamically updated to reflect future advancements.
This document facilitates the development of a high-quality organisational GHG balance or a product GHG emission inventory which is an internal process that requires time and effort
The requirement to properly report accounting GHG balance is increasingly becoming a management issue considering potential trade barriers related to carbon footprint, emerging policies and regulations on decarbonisation, and increasing supply chain due diligence associated with climate change.
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