Ellis Wharton Wines Ltd Sustainability Profile

What do our labels mean?

Ellis Wharton Wines Ltd is a Cornwall-based wine and spirits merchant and a Certified B Corp. Its sustainability approach focuses on carbon footprint reduction, packaging, alternative format wines, staff welfare and progression, community support, and a drinks portfolio sourced from small independent growers using organic, biodynamic and sustainable methods. The business says it will measure and improve its impact across the whole business and use the B Corporation network and fellow Sustainability Charter members to learn and improve. It also highlights local sourcing where possible, recycling wine corks with Recorked UK, and the use of packaging made from recycled material.

About Ellis Wharton Wines Ltd

Status
Unverified

Website
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Employees
5 - 25

Country
United Kingdom

Ellis Wharton Wines Ltd Sustainability Actions

B Corp certification

Ellis Wharton Wines are a B Corp Certified, award-winning Wine Merchant in the heart of Cornwall selling an interesting and unique selection of wines and spirits to both trade and to retail customers.

Packaging made from recycled material

Currently, all packaging used is manufactured using 100% recycled material and is 100% recyclable, biodegradable and compostable. A large amount of our wine comes packed in cardboard cases which are 100% reused or small amount recycled locally.

Staff training and tastings

We believe all our staff are essential in giving the best customer experience, therefore include all in staff wine training. Our whole team are expected to achieve at least WSET Level 1 and are included in regular tastings. We facilitate monthly staff wine tastings including a communal taste and key information on each wine.

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Local sourcing and community

We are committed to and will continue to use local Cornish companies for business supplies where possible. Majority of customer base is in Cornwall, which has significant carbon saving for our business and them. Local hire policy in place. We serve our local community and commit to this policy too. Our chosen community charities we support include the Cornwall Air Ambulance.

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Organic and biodynamic sourcing

EWWines have since the beginning sourced wines from organic, biodynamic and low intervention wineries.

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Ellis Wharton Wines Ltd Sustainability Commitments

2026

Offset carbon in deliveries

Look to offset carbon in the next three years.

2026

Move to electric fleet

We commit to monitor this. Once electric capable of full days driving, we commit to change whole fleet over.

2026

Expand alternative formats

NPD – Alternative format wines – cans, Frugal Pack ‘paper bottles’, BIB. We commit to expand and engage our customer base to remove the stigma of alternative formats in the industry, highlighting the potential of these formats with premium quality wines made thoughtfully.