Wines of Western Australia (WoWA) has appointed Eloise Jarvis as Programme Manager for a co-funded sustainability project in partnership with Wine Australia. The initiative, titled ‘Sustainability Adoption, Certification, and Promotion for Western Australian Wine Growers and Producers,’ aims to boost the adoption of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification and enhance sustainability practices in the region.
Jarvis, a winemaker, educator, and consultant with over 25 years of experience and a graduate of the Wine Australia Future Leaders programme, is dedicated to advancing sustainability through education and collaboration.
Larry Jorgensen, CEO of Wines of Western Australia said, “A goal of the Western Australian Wine Industry Strategic Plan 2024–34 is for Western Australia to be recognised by consumers as one of the top ten regions internationally for sustainable wine production. This project will develop a practical toolkit/pathway to support Western Australian wine producers in achieving sustainability recognition domestically and internationally. The primary focus will be on supporting Western Australian wine producers to achieve Sustainable Winegrowing Australia certification.”
Currently, Jarvis is leading the Wine Australia Next Crop programme in Margaret River and is well-regarded in the WA wine industry, having previously implemented the region’s Sustainability Action Plan as the Sustainability Engagement Officer for the Margaret River Wine Association.
Jarvis commented on her appointment, “It’s a privilege to be selected to deliver this project. I’m really excited by the opportunity to collaborate with each wine region’s grape growers and wine producers and our stakeholders to increase awareness, engagement and adoption of environmental, social and governance practices that will help create a prosperous and resilient wine community.”
The project will provide local producers with technical expertise and guidance to help them meet sustainability standards, aiming to overcome barriers to adopting Sustainable Winegrowing Australia practices. The initiative begins immediately and will run until June 30, 2025.