Our Approach to Sustainability

Henschke is recognised around the world for its exceptional quality wines, innovation and sustainability. The Henschke family’s commitment to sustainability stems from their desire to ensure the created environment sits in a healthy balance with the natural landscape, to regenerate vineyard ecosystems, and to minimise harmful impacts to the earth by reducing carbon emissions.

Our Commitments

SUSTAINABLE WINE GROWING AUSTRALIA CERTIFICATION

Our winery and vineyards are certified under Australia’s most comprehensive sustainable winegrowing program, Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact, as well as protecting our people and the communities in which we operate. 

REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS

Henschke is an environmentally conscious business and the Henschke family and employees are committed to reducing our carbon emissions. We have set targets internally and are collaborating with reputable organisations to put a robust plan in place for working towards net zero into the future. We will publish these targets once this plan has been approved by our board.

THE AUSTRALIAN PACKAGING COVENANT ORGANISATION

Henschke is also a member of the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), an organisation committed to reducing the environmental impact of packaging in Australia. We are pleased to have received the highest level of overall performance from APCO in 2023, meaning we have made significant progress on our packaging sustainability journey. See our annual report and action plan

Henschke also participates in the Australasian Recycling Label Program (ARL), a program run by APCO and aimed at making recycling information on packaging clearer to improve levels of recycling of used packaging. We are proud to have the ARL on much of our packaging.

TQCSI CERTIFICATION

Henschke is certified for quality (ISO 9001), environment (ISO 14001), safety (ISO 45001) and food safety (HACCP) systems by TQCSI.

Environmental Accolades

2023

Certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia

2022

(SAWIA) Environmental Excellence Award – Small/Medium Winery Category

2021

Robert Parker Green Emblem for Outstanding Efforts in Sustainable Wine Production

2020

International Sustainable Winegrowing Award – Gold Medal Winner

2016

Australian Packaging Covenant High Performer Award

2015

SA Region Awards – Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment

Australian Packaging Covenant High Performer Award

2012

SA Wine Industry Association Inaugural Environmental Excellence Award

2010

Advantage SA Barossa Regional Awards Sustainability Award

Certified member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia

(SAWIA) Environmental Excellence Award – Small/Medium Winery Category

Robert Parker Green Emblem for Outstanding Efforts in Sustainable Wine Production

International Sustainable Winegrowing Award – Gold Medal Winner

Australian Packaging Covenant High Performer Award

SA Region Awards – Premium Food and Wine from our Clean Environment

Australian Packaging Covenant High Performer Award

SA Wine Industry Association Inaugural Environmental Excellence Award

Advantage SA Barossa Regional Awards Sustainability Award

Reviews

  • “My philosophy is a holistic one – to ensure our created environment sits in a healthy balance with our natural landscape. I would like to see the next generation inherit a fertile and sustainable land.”

    PRUE HENSCHKE - VITICULTURIST