Journey’s End becomes South Africa’s First B Corp Certified Winery & Vineyard

By Admin | 1st April 2025

Leading the future of sustainable winemaking.

Journey’s End is now B Corp Certified - the first South African vineyard and winery to achieve this prestigious global accreditation awarded to businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental impact, transparency, and accountability. 

 

Journey’s End becomes South Africa’s First B Corp Certified Winery & Vineyard

Since their foundation in 1995, sustainability has been at the heart of everything at Journey’s End. Their pioneering initiatives prioritise climate resilience, biodiversity protection, and social impact, ensuring a positive legacy for future generations.

This award is testament to Journey’s End’s long-standing commitment to crafting exceptional wines while being a force for good across all aspects of the business - social, economic, and environmental. Attaining South Africa’s first B Corp certification for wineries and vineyards reinforces Journey’s End’s position as an industry leader in ethical, sustainable, and purpose-driven winemaking. 

Some of the initiatives in place at Journey’s End aligned with the B Corp scheme include:
•    Carbon & Energy Efficiency: One of South Africa’s first solar-powered wineries, operating fully off-grid with an advanced battery system.
•    Water Stewardship: Journey’s End is fully self-sufficient when it comes to water due to rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, and precision irrigation to drive responsible water use throughout the estate. 
•    Regenerative Agriculture: Over 10,500 native South African spekboom succulents planted, enhancing carbon sequestration and soil health.
•    Community-Led Impact: The Journey’s End Foundation has provided over five million meals through local female-run soup kitchens, tackling food insecurity head-on.
 
Stephanie von Oppell, Global Head of Marketing at Journey’s End, comments, “As we celebrate the close of B Corp Month, Journey’s End proudly stands as a trailblazer, paving the way for future-focused, impact-driven winemaking. We hope to inspire others in the wider industry to join us on our mission to be a force for good while crafting exceptional, terroir-driven wines. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and passion of our entire team. This is for them - the people who make Journey’s End what it is today!”