International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with North Star Carbon Management, selecting them as the preferred platform for IWCA member companies to quantify, track, report, and manage their carbon emissions. This collaboration represents a significant advancement in supporting IWCA member wineries on their path towards sustainability and climate action. 

North Star Carbon Management, led by co-founder and CEO Josh Prigge, brings a unique perspective to this partnership. Josh has extensive experience in sustainability within the wine industry and was the consultant IWCA contracted to develop its first excel-based carbon calculator for use by its members. This deep-rooted understanding of the industry’s specific needs forms a strong foundation for this collaboration.

The International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) is a collaborative group of environmentally committed wineries focused on reducing carbon emissions across the wine industry. IWCA aims to lead the way in creating climate action solutions that have a positive impact on the global wine industry.

“We are thrilled to partner with North Star Carbon Management to provide our members with a cutting-edge solution for carbon accounting and management. It is crucial for IWCA members and the broader wine sector to be able to quantify and manage their carbon emissions efficiently and accurately, as well as provide the ability to begin developing GHG reduction targets and decarbonization roadmaps,” said Charlotte Hey, Executive Director of IWCA.

“Having worked in sustainability within the wine industry for many years, I am excited to see North Star Carbon Management become the preferred platform for IWCA member wineries. Our goal has always been to make carbon accounting and management as seamless and effective as possible, and this partnership will enable us to support more wineries in their sustainability journey by providing them with the tools they need to achieve their climate goals,” said Josh Prigge, CEO and co-founder of North Star Carbon Management.

As part of this partnership, North Star Carbon Management will offer a reduced cost for its platform to IWCA members, making it more accessible to wineries of all sizes. Additionally, very small IWCA member companies that may not have the resources to invest in a carbon accounting software platform will have free access to the tool, ensuring that all members can benefit from advanced carbon management capabilities.

The North Star platform offers IWCA members the easiest-to-use and most intuitive carbon management solution on the market. The platform includes customizable dashboards that provide a clear overview of emissions data, AI-enabled decarbonization planning tools to develop effective reduction strategies, and the ability to collect supplier-specific emission data through a robust supplier engagement function. Furthermore, North Star ensures 100% auditability and transparency of all calculations, with one-click audit reports that streamline third-party verification processes.

By formalising this partnership, IWCA and North Star Carbon Management are poised to make a significant impact on the sustainability efforts of wineries worldwide, helping them achieve their climate goals with advanced tools and support.

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