Overseeing a co-funded sustainability project in partnership with Wine Australia, Wines of Western Australia (WoWA) has appointed Eloise Jarvis as its Program Manager.
The ‘sustainability adoption, certification and promotion for Western Australian wine growers and producers’ project has been adopted with goal of increasing Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification adoption and supporting sustainability programs in the region.
With over 25 years’ experience as a winemaker, educator and consultant, and a graduate of the Wine Australia Future Leaders program, Jarvis is committed to advancing sustainability collaboratively through educational means.
Wines of Western Australia Chief Executive Officer, Larry Jorgensen said: “A goal of the Western Australian Wine Industry Strategic Plan 2024–34 is for Western Australia to be recognised by consumers as one of the top ten regions internationally for sustainable wine production.
“This project will develop a practical toolkit/pathway to support Western Australian wine producers in achieving sustainability recognition domestically and internationally. The primary focus will be on supporting Western Australian wine producers to achieve Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification.”
Jarvis is currently delivering the Wine Australia Next Crop program in Margaret River, and is well known within the WA wine industry having implemented the region’s Sustainability Action Plan while holding the role of Sustainability Engagement Officer for Margaret River Wine Association.
Jarvis commented on her appointment: “It’s a privilege to be selected to deliver this project. I’m really excited by the opportunity to collaborate with each wine region’s grapegrowers and wine producers and our stakeholders to increase awareness, engagement and adoption of environmental, social and governance practices that will help create a prosperous and resilient wine community.”
The project aims to increase Sustainable Winegrowing Australia membership by providing localised technical expertise and guidance, thus aligning with environmental, social and governance (ESG) production and business needs.
One of the key elements of Jarvis’ approach will be overcoming barriers to the adoption of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia in the region, supporting producers to meet sustainability standards with a framework that assists them in improving their practices.
The project begins immediately, and will continue until 30 June 2025. Producers interested in accessing the project can contact Jarvis directly at projectmanager@winewa.asn.au.