Affiliation:
1. University of Alicante, Spain
2. University of Bucharest, Romania & The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Abstract
Faced with the challenges of climate change, wineries are presented with the opportunity to engage in environmental management strategies that emphasize resource conservation and recycling. Adopting this altered operational approach can be beneficial for the wine industry. Proactive environmental management by wineries not only leads to cost reductions and aids in ecological preservation, thereby fostering the industry's sustainability in their respective regions, but it also provides an opportunity to stand out in the market, potentially offering a competitive advantage. The central objective of this research is to investigate a variety of practices that wineries can employ for effective environmental management. Through an extensive multi-case study, the research successfully identifies 10 key practices that wineries can implement to improve their environmental responsibility and positively influence their local ecosystems.