LCA Nordic Wine Comparative

08/18/2010

This study provides reliable environmental data on the considered packaging systems. The data and results are specific to these products, to the Nordic market and to the transportation conditions between the winery locations and the packaging locations.

The comparative environmental assessment of the wine packaging systems is performed through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology according to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044.

Please find the Executive Summary for download on this page.

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Systembolaget and Vinmonopolet are the Swedish and the Norwegian alcohol retail monopolies. Their aim is to minimize alcohol-related problems by selling alcohol in a responsible way, without profit motive. This includes taking into account the environmental impact of the different products they sell.