LAND
Our connection to the land guides everything we do. From vineyard and cellar practices to our operations and supply chain, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact, protecting biodiversity, and using resources responsibly. Through transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement, we work to protect the land for generations to come.
RECONCILIATION
At Benjamin Bridge, we acknowledge that we operate on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. Through our partnership with Glooscap First Nation, formalized in 2021, we are committed to fostering meaningful relationships rooted in respect, collaboration, and reconciliation. We recognize that reconciliation is an ongoing journey of listening, learning, and taking meaningful action.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Our Environmental Management System tracks and monitors our energy consumption, emissions, water use, and waste output, along with our practices in the cellar, in the vineyard, and across our operations. As part of our commitment to B Corp certification and our own business values, we report on these practices transparently and set real, attainable goals to improve on them.
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PROTECTING WATER RESOURCES
Water is life. As our most precious resource, it matters to us not only how much water we use and withdraw, but how our activities affect the water around us. Our vineyards slope south, directly above the Gaspereau River and the Habitant Estuary, so any agricultural activity on our land impacts the water system. We are committed to responsible water management in the cellar, on the farm, and in our hospitality and office operations. We track water use at our facilities with a flow meter and recycle grey water in the cellar for reuse.
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PRESERVING BIODIVERSITY
The plants and animals that share our land are our relatives, and it has been our goal since day one to run a sustainable operation that minimizes its impact on this ecosystem. We take concrete steps to preserve local habitats and promote biological diversity in and around our farming activities. We maintain a strong riparian buffer between the vineyard and the river, two ponds that support aquatic life, and a biodiversity garden that sustains pollinators.
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REDUCING ENERGY USE
Storing sparkling wine bottles underwater began as a pilot to investigate whether ageing stock this way could reduce the demand for climate-controlled warehousing. While the barnacle-covered bottles have a popular appeal for our customers, we are still evaluating how much energy the practice saves and whether it can scale. We have also installed a solar array to power our vineyard’s two quonset huts that service our agriculture operations and store wine.
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LIMITING THE USE OF IMPUTS
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SUPPLIERS
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IN THE CELLAR
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IN THE VINEYARD
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OPERTAIONS
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CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
Our full Climate Action Plan can be viewed here as part of our B Corp certification transparency.
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