REF: ZP-SOGRAPE-2026-001
Scaling Sustainability
at Sogrape.
To deliver a scientifically robust LCA report, ZeroPact requires a detailed view of your product's lifecycle. We have expanded our standard list to capture high-impact enological and viticulture parameters.
Methodology & Data Resilience
ZeroPact's engine is built on the premise that companies often possess very little information regarding their actual product value chain. If specific data is missing on your end, it is no problem. Our system is designed to handle data gaps automatically leveraging PEFCRs and PCRs, as well as high-integrity proxies, while maintaining strict compliance with ISO 14067 standards.
System Boundary Choice
Cradle-to-Gate Focuses on impact up until the product leaves the winery gates. Ideal for internal B2B benchmarking.
Cradle-to-Grave Includes full distribution, consumer use, and end-of-life disposal. Required for consumer-facing carbon labels.
Functional Unit
Your choice of Functional Unit determines the data intensity.
• Bulk Unit (e.g. 1000L): Packaging sections are excluded.
• Consumer Unit (e.g. 750ml bottle): Requires full packaging and logistics granularity.
01. Viticulture & Land Management
Gate + Grave| Requirement | Guidance | Unit Dependency |
|---|---|---|
|
Soil Management Gate |
Fertilizer types, application rates, and nitrogen content. | Neutral (Area-based) |
|
Vineyard Inputs Gate |
Pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides used (kg/ha/year). | Neutral |
|
Energy & Irrigation Gate |
Diesel for tractors and electricity for pumps. | Yield dependent |
|
Vineyard Waste Gate |
Handling of pruning wood (burned vs. mulched into soil). | Biogenic Carbon Factor |
02. Vinification (Winery Operations)
Gate + Grave| Requirement | Guidance | Unit Dependency |
|---|---|---|
|
Processing Energy Gate |
Total kWh/Gas for chilling and pumping. | Scaling factor applied |
|
Refrigerant Gases Gate |
Critical: Annual leakage rates of chiller gases. | Shared asset allocation |
|
Wastewater Treatment Gate |
Volume discharged and treatment method (on-site vs municipal). | Secondary Impact |
|
Additives & Finings Gate |
Weights of yeast, SO2, and bentonite. | Required for Bulk + Bottle |
03. Packaging Strategy
Grave Only| Requirement | Guidance | FU Restriction |
|---|---|---|
|
Bottle Specifics Grave |
Gram weight and recycled content (%). | Excluded for Bulk FU |
|
Closures & Labels Grave |
Material and weight of foils and labels. | Excluded for Bulk FU |
|
Secondary/Tertiary Grave |
Cardboard weights and pallet wrap wrap. | Required for all delivery FU |
04. Distribution & Logistics
Grave Only| Requirement | Guidance | Unit Dependency |
|---|---|---|
|
Transport Modes Grave |
Split between ocean freight, truck, and rail. | Critical for Grave scope |
|
Retail Storage Grave |
Days in cold storage vs. ambient. | Only for "Delivered" FU |
05. End-of-Life & Circularity
Grave Only| Requirement | Guidance | Unit Dependency |
|---|---|---|
|
Organic Recovery Grave |
Final destination for grape marc/pomace. | Circularity Factor |
|
Packaging Disposal Grave |
Regional recycling rates for glass/plastic. | Excluded for Bulk FU |
Strategic Note
For wine LCA projects, Glass Weight and Agricultural Inputs typically represent over 80% of the environmental impact. Prioritize accuracy in these sections to ensure actionable reduction insights.