Are wineries/vineyards a major source of greenhouse gas emissions?
Wineries and vineyards are not major emitters of greenhouse gas emissions, but are directly impacted by climate change. Because grapes are more sensitive than most agricultural crops, wineries and vineyards are some of the first agricultural producers to feel the effects of climate change. The wine industry in Oregon is the ‘canary in the coal mine.’ By participating in this initiative, these wine industry leaders are demonstrating the important role businesses play in reducing carbon emissions and providing leadership within the industry.
