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Fetzer Vineyards Achieves Regenerative Organic Certification™ for Winery and 100% of Estate Vineyards

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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HOPLAND, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fetzer Vineyards, the largest winery in the U.S. certified as a B Corporation and a leader in regenerative winegrowing, announced it has achieved Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) for all of its Mendocino County vineyard holdings and winery.

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  • HOPLAND, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Fetzer Vineyards, the largest winery in the U.S. certified as a B Corporation and a leader in regenerative winegrowing, announced it has achieved Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) for all of its Mendocino County vineyard holdings and winery.
  • Fetzer Vineyards is the world's largest winery to obtain ROC certification, and is the third winery to certify to the standard, which publicly debuted in 2020.
  • I applaud Fetzer Vineyards' achievement of ROC Silver, which is challenging for any farm and especially so given the size and scale of Fetzer Vineyards' farming and winery operation," she concluded.
  • With USDA Organic certification as a baseline, ROC recognizes the strong work already conducted by existing certification bodies and leverages this important work as part of the journey to Regenerative Organic Certification.

Fetzer Vineyards Announces "Outstanding" New B Corp Score of 130, Further Elevating Legacy of Purpose-Driven Business Practices

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Thursday, October 21, 2021
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Fetzer Vineyards demonstrated especially remarkable growth in its B Corp Environment score during its B Corp recertification, building on performance last assessed in 2017.

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  • Fetzer Vineyards demonstrated especially remarkable growth in its B Corp Environment score during its B Corp recertification, building on performance last assessed in 2017.
  • Fetzer Vineyards has long been a purpose-driven business, catalyzing change for good since its founding in 1968.
  • Fetzer Vineyards first became a Certified B Corp in 2015, achieving an initial score of 80.2.
  • To learn more about Fetzer Vineyards' B Corp certification and impact work, visit fetzervineyards.com/impact and follow @FetzerVineyards on LinkedIn for relevant updates.

Fetzer® Wine Puts Sustainability in Spotlight in New Packaging, Debuting in Time for Earth Day

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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"\nUnlike other wines in the commercial popular segment, Fetzer offers sustainability within reach for shoppers who find products grounded in good in every aisle, and expect this same values-aligned offering from wine.

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  • "\nUnlike other wines in the commercial popular segment, Fetzer offers sustainability within reach for shoppers who find products grounded in good in every aisle, and expect this same values-aligned offering from wine.
  • "It feels good to know we are creating delicious wines that people love, while helping to build a more sustainable future."
  • Embodying the B Corp ethos to use business as a force for good, Fetzer crafts delicious, go-to wines that minimize environmental impacts and elevate social responsibility.
  • Winemaker Margaret Leonardithe first woman to lead winemaking for Fetzer in its 50-plus-year historybalances a thirst for innovation with a dedication to quality in every glass of Fetzer wine.

Fetzer Vineyards Declares Climate Emergency, Commits to Climate Positive Operations by 2030

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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In signing the declaration, Fetzer Vineyards agrees to accountable measurements tied to science-based targets aimed at limiting global average temperature rise to below 1.5 degrees Celsius, and to becoming climate positive in its business operations by 2030.

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  • In signing the declaration, Fetzer Vineyards agrees to accountable measurements tied to science-based targets aimed at limiting global average temperature rise to below 1.5 degrees Celsius, and to becoming climate positive in its business operations by 2030.
  • Fetzer Vineyards' commitment to achieving climate positive operations by 2030 means the winery plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout all scopes of its business, including transportation and product end-of-life, while increasing carbon drawdown through enhanced regenerative agriculture programs.
  • In keeping with the spirit of the SDGs, Fetzer Vineyards' commitment to achieving climate positive business operations will require ensuring that initiatives provide for a "just transition" that takes into account the welfare of people and communities implicated by the climate crisis.
  • Fetzer Vineyards was founded at a time when there was little to no expectation of the role of business in taking climate action.

John E. Fetzer Memorial Trust Offers Free Book Give-Away on John E. Fetzer's Life and Quest for the Link Between Spirituality and Success

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
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But to those on the inside, they know he attributed his success to his connection to spirituality.

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  • But to those on the inside, they know he attributed his success to his connection to spirituality.
  • Now, his pathway for success is being shared with the world in a new book, "John E. Fetzer and the Quest for the New Age," which is free: https://info.fetzertrust.org/get-your-book?referrer=PR .
  • The Fetzer Memorial Trust was founded to preserve the vision of John E. Fetzer.
  • The foundation documents the life of Fetzer, as well as offers funding for various preselected science programs and projects.

Wine Grounded in Good: Fetzer Vineyards Details Its Regenerative Development Progress

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Monday, July 15, 2019
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MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif., July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fetzer Vineyards, a leader in regenerative winegrowing, announces the release of Mapping the Road: Corporate Consciousness Report, highlighting its regenerative development progress and key milestones realized in 2017 and 2018.

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  • MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif., July 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fetzer Vineyards, a leader in regenerative winegrowing, announces the release of Mapping the Road: Corporate Consciousness Report, highlighting its regenerative development progress and key milestones realized in 2017 and 2018.
  • Mapping the Road builds on progress shared in Fetzer Vineyards' first sustainability report, Road to Regeneration, which detailed historic milestones at the vintner and highlights from 2016.
  • Celebrating over 50 years of acclaimed winegrowing, Fetzer Vineyards was founded in 1968 by Barney Fetzer in Mendocino County, California.
  • Recently, Fetzer Vineyards entered the ultra-luxury wine and spirits category by forging a partnership with Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. to sell its historic craft rye whiskey and Bourbon.

Fetzer Vineyards Joins Over 75 Businesses to Advocate for Nationwide Price on Carbon in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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Collectively, today's Lawmaker Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) on Carbon Pricing is the largest business gathering on the Hill to advocate for climate legislation in over a decade.

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  • Collectively, today's Lawmaker Education & Advocacy Day (LEAD) on Carbon Pricing is the largest business gathering on the Hill to advocate for climate legislation in over a decade.
  • Fetzer Vineyards' participation underscores the vintner's commitment to supporting national and international climate action through a variety of means, including lobbying Congress to enact far-reaching policies.
  • Fetzer Vineyards is standing with companies that span the American economy, including retail giants, manufacturers, oil majors, healthcare services, food and beverage companies, outdoors industries, technology companies and energy providers.
  • Celebrating over 50 years of acclaimed winegrowing, Fetzer Vineyards was founded in 1968 in Mendocino County, California.

Brain Institute at Chapman University Receives Over $7 Million to Advance Research on the Neurophilosophy of Free Will

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Friday, March 22, 2019
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The John Templeton Foundation funded $5.34 million; the Fetzer Institute funded $1.55 million; and the remaining $150,000 comes from the Fetzer Memorial Trust.

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  • The John Templeton Foundation funded $5.34 million; the Fetzer Institute funded $1.55 million; and the remaining $150,000 comes from the Fetzer Memorial Trust.
  • The project launched at an international conference on the Neuroscience of Free Will that the Brain Institute and Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University hosted in mid-March.
  • "We were pleased to establish Chapman's Brain Institute and to bring the faculty associated with it to Chapman University last year," said Daniele Struppa, Ph.D., Chapman University president.
  • "This large-scale investment, by the John Templeton Foundation and the Fetzer Institute, comes to the Brain Institute even before its official launch next month," said Amir Raz, Ph.D., Chapman University professor of psychology and brain sciences and director of the Brain Institute.

Fetzer Vineyards COO Cindy DeVries Named "Green Personality of the Year"

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Friday, December 28, 2018
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HOPLAND, Calif., Dec. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Fetzer Vineyards, a leader in sustainable winegrowing and regenerative agriculture, is pleased to announce Chief Operating Officer Cindy DeVrieswas named 2018's Green Personality of the Year by The Drinks Business Green Awards.

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  • HOPLAND, Calif., Dec. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Fetzer Vineyards, a leader in sustainable winegrowing and regenerative agriculture, is pleased to announce Chief Operating Officer Cindy DeVrieswas named 2018's Green Personality of the Year by The Drinks Business Green Awards.
  • The Drinks Business noted that it awarded DeVries its personality honor in 2018 for her "single-minded drive to ensure one business lives and breathes sustainability.
  • Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, Fetzer Vineyards was founded in 1968 by Barney Fetzer in Mendocino County, California.
  • Recently, Fetzer Vineyards entered the ultra-luxury wine and spirits category by forging a partnership with Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. to sell its historic craft rye whiskey.

Fetzer Vineyards Honored with Governor's 2018 Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA)

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
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MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Fetzer Vineyards was honored with the state's highest environmental honor, a Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award ("GEELA"), at a Sacramento awards ceremony December 5th.

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  • MENDOCINO COUNTY, Calif., Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Fetzer Vineyards was honored with the state's highest environmental honor, a Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award ("GEELA"), at a Sacramento awards ceremony December 5th.
  • This honor marks Fetzer Vineyards' third GEELA award, having previously been recognized by the governor and CalEPA with GEELA awards in 2003 and 2008.
  • For more information about the award, visit the online home of the Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards.
  • Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018, Fetzer Vineyards was founded in 1968 by Barney Fetzer in Mendocino County, California.