SID 2026 Speakers

SUSTAINABILITY IN DRINKS 2026

20 October 2026 • Christ Church Spitalfields • London

Jancis Robinson OBE MW, Wine Critic & Journalist

George Lamb, Co-Founder, Wildfarmed

Instead of a traditional bio for our speakers this year, we’ve asked them to do something a little different. We asked everyone to answer one of three simple questions. Hover over each photo to reveal their insightful answers:

If every visitor made just ONE change after leaving Sustainability In Drinks, what would you like it to be?
What’s the one idea you hope people take away from your session?
What’s the one thing the drinks industry needs to do differently?

We think this offers great insight into the ideas and inspiration our speakers hope you will take away from their session.

EDUCATION ZONE

11:00am Panel Talk: Sustainability by 2030: What Matters Most?

Session Manager

Anne Jones

Sustainability in Drinks
Consultant

Question 2: Sustainability should not be a separate initiative… it should shape every decision we make, from the health of our soils and the people who work with us to the wine we ultimately put in the bottle. Our ambition is to prove that producing exceptional wine and leaving the land in a better condition for future generations are not competing goals, but one and the same.

Anne Bousquet

Domaine Bousquet
President & co-CEO

Question 2: Striving for individual sustainability leadership will only get us so far. By working better together, our sector can be greater.

Siobhan Toohill

Sustainable Wine Growing Australia
Chair

Question 1: I’d love everyone to leave Sustainability in Drinks feeling determined and empowered to eliminate one type of waste from their bins. Could you switch to a larger format (like kegs) for one of your drink options, cutting down on glass bottles? Is there a reusable option that would reduce single-use plastic? Even making one simple change can have a significant impact and can help reveal your next positive step forward.

Juliane Caillouette-Noble

Sustainable Restaurant Association
CEO

Question 2: Carbon data can drive real change. By prioritising emissions reductions and collaborating across the value chain, we can build a more resilient wine industry. We share our Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) learnings to help accelerate progress together.

Linda Johansson

Systembolaget
Sustainability Manager

Question 1: I’d like each person to turn one sustainability ambition into a practical action, with someone responsible and a deadline!

Clem Yates MW

Representing APCOR

Creative Scientist & Independent Consultant

LAND HEALTH ZONE

12:00pm Workshop: Regenerative, Organic, Biodynamic. Making Sense of the Landscape

Session Manager

Question 2: Soil beneath your feet is the basis for everything. Covering it with living plants creates year round mini solar panels to feed the soil microbiome, restoring biodiversity, stopping nutrients washing off into waterways, and creating genuine terroir.

Becky Sykes

Regenerative Viticulture Foundation
Director

Question 3: Prioritise shelf space for regeneratively farmed products.

Royce McKean

Tiki Wine & Vineyards
Founder & MD

Question 2: Sustainability should shape every decision we make. Producing exceptional wine while protecting our soils, supporting our people and leaving the land better for future generations should be one shared goal.

Anne Bousquet

Domaine Bousquet
President & co-CEO

Question 1: Use the knowledge gained at SID to educate consumers about sustainable winemaking: how it differs, the benefits it brings and why it matters.

Mattia Giacomelli

Santa Tresa
Oenologist & Agronomist

Question 3: Appreciate the value of natural/non mass produced products.

Rob Greenow

Veenow
Director/Owner

CLIMATE & CARBON ZONE

12:00pm Panel Talk: Beyond Net Zero – The Positive Impact of Carbon for Wine Companies

Session Manager

Question 2: The carbon footprint of wine is no longer a question mark; the real challenge now is to act decisively and share what we learn so we can reduce it together.

Josep Ribas

Familia Torres
Director of Climate Change

Question 2: What I hope to convey in my session is the accelerated need for cooperation, shared methodologies, and a general insight that we all need to strive for increased value chain efficiency and simplicity as a lever to reach the net zero goals.

Jonas Grönstedt

Systembolaget
Head of Supplier Development & Sourcing Excellence

Question 2: An understanding that climate mitigation, including sequestration, can be a win-win-win – it can and should be positive for business, wine production, and the planet.

Catherine McCosker

3Keel
Head of Agriculture & Landscapes

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Doug Wanstall

Beyond Zero
Head of Projects

Question 1: Your choice matters. Choose sustainable, climate-smart, regenerative wines and look for a credible seal that shows true commitment

Allison Jordan

California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance
Executive Director

SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY ZONE

12:00pm Panel Talk: Are You Ready for 2027 & the New B Corp JEDI Standards?

Session Manager & Speaker

Question 3: Put people first. We’re a relationship-led industry, so let’s listen to our people, challenge barriers to inclusion and make sure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Ask whose voices are missing and what we can do differently. Through Drinks United, we can learn from each other and drive meaningful change together.

Lara Sills

Wild Idol & Drinks United
Drinks United Advisory Council Member

Question 1: Challenge one ‘business as usual’ habit monthly: ask suppliers what could change to better benefit your business, people and planet.

Erin Williams

North South Wines
Sustainability Manager

Question 2: Honestly? That getting ready for 2027 isn’t really about the certificate. It’s about whether the people in your business feel heard, get a fair shot at moving up and feel like they belong. The standards are changing, yes! However, businesses already doing the work won’t need to scramble. Badge or no badge.

Shivani Tomar

Decanter
Awards Manager

Question 3: The drinks industry needs to stop being shy about sustainability. Every bottle starts in nature, with a harvest, a water source and a season that’s shaped by climate. No other sector has a more natural claim to this story. Yet too many brands either say nothing for fear of getting it wrong, or say too much without the evidence to back it up. Getting it right, honestly and credibly, is how drinks brands will earn trust, consumer loyalty and, ultimately, more sales.

Rosie Davenport

Impact Focus
Co-Founder

Question 1: Your choice matters. Choose sustainable, climate-smart, regenerative wines and look for a credible seal that shows true commitment.

Allison Jordan

California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance
Executive Director

PACKAGING ZONE

1:00pm Workshop: Zero Waste Bar Guide

Session Manager

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Marta Mendonça

The Porto Protocol
Manager/Head of Impact

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Amy Roberts

Sustainable Wine Solutions
Managing Director

Anne Bousquet

Domaine Bousquet
President & co-CEO

Question 1: Choose one type of waste to eliminate. Switch formats, embrace reusable options or reduce single-use packaging. One simple change can make a significant impact—and reveal your next step.