Sogrape Once Again Internationally Recognized At The Drinks Business Green Awards For Sustainable Logistics

Sogrape, Portugal’s leading wine company with a strong international presence, has once again been distinguished at the prestigious The Drinks Business Green Awards 2025, winning the award in the category Best Logistics and Supply Chain Green Initiative. This recognition, presented at a ceremony in London, marks the second consecutive year the company has stood out in this competition, reinforcing its commitment to environmental practices aligned with its Global Sustainability Approach – Seed the Future.

Since its founding in 1942, Sogrape has sought to conduct its business responsibly, with a long-term vision that goes beyond vineyards and wineries. The supply chain, one of the sector’s greatest challenges regarding indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 3), has been a strategic priority.

In 2024, the company implemented decisive measures to reduce carbon emissions in its supply chain and logistics, proving that decarbonizing wine distribution is an achievable reality. Among the initiatives recognized in its operations in Portugal are:

• The introduction of biomethane-powered trucks in the domestic fleet, in partnership with BA Glass, reducing CO₂ emissions by up to 85% compared to diesel;
• The expansion of rail transport between Portugal and Spain, cutting emissions on that route by 20%;
• Backhauling optimization, with 34% of deliveries benefiting from optimized return trips;
• A strong commitment to local sourcing, with 93% of suppliers based in Portugal.

Mafalda Guedes, Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability and a fourth-generation member of the founding family, emphasized: "This second consecutive recognition at The Drinks Business Green Awards validates Sogrape’s unwavering commitment to building a more resilient and responsible future. Innovation in the supply chain, from vineyard to glass, demonstrates essential leadership in decarbonizing the sector and reflects the collective effort of our teams toward the goals of the Seed the Future Program."

With this award, Sogrape asserts itself as an international benchmark in combining market leadership with environmental responsibility, transforming logistics into an opportunity for innovation and carbon reduction. Established in 2009 by the renowned industry publication, The Drinks Business Green Awards celebrate sustainable practices in the beverage sector, recognizing companies that promote innovation, energy efficiency, and environmental management.