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Now in our third year as a certified B Corporation, we’re proud of our progress and clear-eyed about the sustainability challenges that remain. Each year, our impact report offers a chance to reflect on the journey, share what we’ve learned and refocus on our ambition to build a more sustainable, responsible and impactful business. What follows is an honest look at our achievements, our goals and the work still to do.
We’ve always believed that how we do things matters just as much as what we produce. Being a certified B Corporation gives us a framework to hold ourselves to that standard. Our 2025 Impact Report coincides with our 30th anniversary and our submission for recertification in our third year as a B Corp. It’s a chance to pause, reflect and ask the difficult questions: What’s working? What needs to change? How do we keep moving forward, not only as a business but as part of something bigger?
We’re proud of our progress but recognise the challenges and this year, there were many. In a shifting landscape for English wine and the wider economy, making sustainable choices and continuing to progress within the B Corp framework has not been straightforward. Market pressures, changing consumer behaviours and broader economic uncertainty have tested how we all work and what we prioritise. It’s not an easy time to run a value-led business but we remain convinced it’s the only way to build something that lasts.
Looking ahead, the introduction of B Lab’s new standards is a welcome evolution. They call for stronger performance across a broader range of impact areas, with greater clarity around what good business looks like. It reflects what we’ve always believed: that sustainability, integrity and impact are not fixed achievements but a continuous commitment.
We’re grateful to everyone who’s part of this journey – our team, our partners and our customers – and we’re looking forward to what comes next.
Snapshots of progress from the past year. Each show a milestone reached and positive change made, with a sense of how far we’ve come and how far we still want to go. They reflect our ongoing commitment to build a more sustainable, ethical and responsible business that makes a positive impact, for now and for the future.
Strong governance underpins every decision we make, from our commitment to transparency and accountability to how we embed purpose into the fabric of our business. As a family-founded, values-led company we believe in doing things the right way – not just for short-term success, but for long-term impact.
Communicate our 2025 Impact Report clearly to stakeholders, highlighting both progress and areas for improvement.
Support suppliers and partners in enhancing their own sustainability practices.
Achieve a score of over 100 in our 2025 B Corp recertification.
Reviewing our progress against the updated B Lab standards.
Strengthening connections with fellow B Corps to share knowledge and collaboration.
Enhancing sustainability reporting at quarterly board meetings.
Improving the outputs and follow-through from our internal Sustainability Strategy Day.
Increasing transparency and engagement with staff on challenges, progress and achievements.
One team member appointed as B Local Co-Chair, helping to strengthen regional B Corp networks.
Submitted our 2025 B Impact Assessment, showing a 26% improvement on our original score (now under review with B Lab).
Digital engagement with our 2024 Impact Report rose significantly compared to 2023.
Upgraded from SALSA to BRCGS certification, reflecting broader improvements in governance and quality standards.
Our environmental commitments stem from a deep connection to our Sussex estate in the South Downs National Park. Since planting our first vines in 1995, sustainability has been woven into our philosophy. From improving soil health to reducing impact in the winery, we continue to monitor, measure and refine our approach across our entire estate.
Reduce our environmental impact across all areas of the business, from vineyard to distribution.
Improve how we track, report and act on carbon emissions and biodiversity.
Protect and enhance the long-term health of our estate ecosystem.
Integrating our new carbon reporting system with our enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform to enable real-time tracking of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
Implementing our 2024–2029 Woodland Management Plan to guide biodiversity improvements and long-term land stewardship.
Launched a new carbon capture and reporting platform, with our 2023 base year now finalised.
Established a structured roadmap for estate biodiversity through our Woodland Management Plan, including:
Enhancing light access and wildflower corridors
Improving long-term tree health
Creating new habitats, including a dedicated pond zone
As a family-founded business, Ridgeview has always been powered by people. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive – personally and professionally. From real living wage commitment to award-winning wellbeing practices, our focus is on fairness, staff recognition and long-term career development.
Ridgeview is proud to be recognised as a world-class producer of sparkling wines, and we continue to place customer experience at the heart of everything we do. From hospitality to retail, trade and beyond, we’re focused on delivering high-quality, meaningful moments – rooted in care, consistency and connection. We remain committed to building long-term partnerships with shared values at their core.
Deliver thoughtful, high-quality customer experiences.
Build long-term relationships with customers and trade partners rooted in trust and transparency.
Create accessible, flexible and engaging customer touchpoints across hospitality, retail and digital channels.
Ridgeview continues to build a strong, community focus – recognising that our success is deeply connected to the people and places around us. From education to charity and social impact, we believe businesses have a responsibility to contribute meaningfully to society. Community is central to how we operate, collaborate and grow.
When our family planted Ridgeview’s first vines 30 years ago, producing English wine was a huge leap of faith. We’ve always believed in doing things with passion, purpose and a pioneering spirit. At the time, there was no blueprint, just a belief in what was possible and a determination to do things the right way. That mindset continues to guide us today.
Becoming a B Corp has empowered us to refine how we work, lead with our values, and drive positive change for our people, our community and the land we are custodians of. It’s helped us measure what matters, challenge ourselves and build on our foundations with even greater intention.
Ridgeview has always been about more than exceptional wine – it’s about bringing people together through celebration, connection and shared purpose. That’s what continues to drive us forward. We are committed to leading the way in responsible winemaking whilst staying true to the values that shaped us.
We’re proud of the progress shared here but the work is ongoing. This report marks a moment in time, part of a much longer journey. We’ll continue learning, listening and making considered choices to do better for people, place and planet. We welcome any feedback, reflections or ideas on how we can do better at any stage of the winemaking journey, from grape to glass and everything in between.
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