Australia’s wine industry is poised to advance with government support for a pioneering carbon emissions project aimed at enhancing traceability and bolstering trust in Southeast Asian export markets.
Recently, the Australian Government announced eleven new projects receiving a total of $4 million under the Traceability Grants Program’s third round. The grape and wine sector emerged as a beneficiary, securing $435,000 for an innovative initiative focused on tracing carbon emissions across the supply chain linking Australia and Singapore.
This project underscores Australia’s proficiency in data-enabled traceability systems, intended to instill confidence in the sustainability credentials of Australian wine. By doing so, it aims to strengthen Australia’s competitive position in Singapore and other Southeast Asian export destinations.
Lee McLean, Chief Executive of Australian Grape & Wine, expressed his enthusiasm for the funding announcement, emphasizing its significance in enhancing export capabilities amidst global sustainability imperatives.
“The competitive nature of these grant rounds makes our success particularly rewarding. Establishing robust traceability for Australian wine will not only bolster its sustainability credentials but also equip our sector to navigate emerging global standards in climate reporting,” McLean remarked.
Acknowledging the crucial role played by Invest SA, the South Australian Government’s investment attraction agency, McLean highlighted their instrumental support in shaping the proposal and providing an additional $50,000 investment.
Titled ‘Tracing Carbon Emissions in an International Wine Industry Value Chain between Australia and Singapore,’ the project will develop a secure data exchange platform. This platform will facilitate efficient monitoring and analysis of emissions associated with bringing products to market.
In addition to fortifying sustainability and provenance in export markets, the project aims to enhance the wine industry’s capacity in leveraging new data technologies for strategic advantage.
Collaborating partners and advisors include the South Australian Government, Sustainion by Turnkey, More than Machines, Wine Australia, Amazing Web Services, Hill-Smith Wine Estates, Treasury Wine Estates, and Australian Grape & Wine.
Singapore-based Sustainion by Turnkey highlighted the project’s potential to boost the competitiveness of sustainably produced Australian wines globally.
“Optimizing supply chains from a carbon emissions perspective demonstrates Australia and Singapore’s commitment to addressing international carbon emissions,” they affirmed.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) expressed enthusiasm about leveraging digital technologies to transform Australia’s wine industry sustainably. AWS underscored the critical role of innovation in achieving sustainability goals and overcoming challenges in traceability and supply chain decarbonization.
In summary, the Australian wine industry’s initiative underscores a proactive approach to sustainability and innovation, positioning itself as a leader in global wine markets through advanced traceability and environmental stewardship.
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