Abstract
Purpose: There is a growing body of literature on business engagement with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, there has been little focus on wine businesses and their engagement with, or contribution to, the SDGs.
Design/methodology/approach: This research uses the case study method to analyse a single Scottish wine business. The focus is on the business’s existing sustainability practices or activities, as well as awareness of the SDGs and engagement with them.
Findings: The case study business owner has no awareness of the SDGs, and therefore no engagement with them. However, several sustainability-focused practices have been implemented, and the business does make some contribution as a sustainable development agent, including at a global level through charitable donations. Economic motives are the primary drivers for the sustainability focus in the business.
Practical implications: The findings from this case study are likely to transfer to other small to medium sized wine businesses in other nations. In addition, this exploratory case study will be the basis for the development of a research instrument which will be used to collect quantitative data about SDG awareness, engagement, and contribution across the wider wine industry sector in a multi-national study.
Design/methodology/approach: This research uses the case study method to analyse a single Scottish wine business. The focus is on the business’s existing sustainability practices or activities, as well as awareness of the SDGs and engagement with them.
Findings: The case study business owner has no awareness of the SDGs, and therefore no engagement with them. However, several sustainability-focused practices have been implemented, and the business does make some contribution as a sustainable development agent, including at a global level through charitable donations. Economic motives are the primary drivers for the sustainability focus in the business.
Practical implications: The findings from this case study are likely to transfer to other small to medium sized wine businesses in other nations. In addition, this exploratory case study will be the basis for the development of a research instrument which will be used to collect quantitative data about SDG awareness, engagement, and contribution across the wider wine industry sector in a multi-national study.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 11 Jul 2024 |
| Event | 15th International Conference of the Academy of Wine Business Research: Ever-evolving experiences in innovative and sustainable wine systems - University of Verona, Verona, Italy Duration: 9 Jul 2024 → 12 Jul 2024 Conference number: 15th https://www.awbr2024.com/ |
Conference
| Conference | 15th International Conference of the Academy of Wine Business Research |
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| Abbreviated title | AWBR 2024 |
| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Verona |
| Period | 9/07/24 → 12/07/24 |
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Keywords
- Sustainability
- Sustainable development goals
- Case study