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Helping businesses and wineries reduce their environmental impact while improving their bottom line.
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Redwood forests of Northern California
Helping businesses and wineries reduce their environmental impact while improving their bottom line.
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Redwood forests of Northern California
I'm Aaron, a sustainability consultant with over 15 years of experience helping wineries and businesses turn environmental goals into real results. I specialize in decarbonization, clean energy, water stewardship, and making sustainability work for the bottom line — including California's new SB 253 climate disclosure requirements.
My work spans wine, beverage, and food companies — from full GHG inventories and Scope 3 supplier programs to governance, certifications, and sustainability strategy. I served as Sustainability Director at one of California's largest wine companies for 9 years, and have served on boards including The Climate Center and International Wineries for Climate Action. I hold an MS in Sustainability Management.
When I'm not reducing emissions, you'll find me cycling through Sonoma County, gardening with my family, or exploring Northern California's landscapes.
For companies facing first-time emissions disclosure or CDP, TCFD, SB 253, or SB 261 requirements.
Learn moreFor companies ready to turn emissions data into a prioritized reduction roadmap and begin taking action.
Learn moreFor operations teams looking to identify efficiency opportunities, reduce resource use, and improve the performance of current operations.
Learn moreFor organizations at any stage — building a first program or advancing an existing one with strategy, implementation, and measurable results.
Learn moreFor California wineries and vineyards — Aaron is a CSWA Approved Auditor for the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW) program.
Learn moreCalifornia's SB 253 requires companies over $1B in revenue to publicly report their GHG emissions — and their Scope 3 data requests are already flowing down to suppliers of all sizes. Whether you're directly covered or preparing for your customers' requirements, a credible emissions inventory is the foundation.
"I've had the privilege of working with Aaron for several years across multiple sustainability projects during his time at Jackson Family Wines and the IWCA. Aaron is exceptionally smart, thoughtful, and dedicated, combining deep technical expertise with a work ethic that consistently delivers results. He's one of the most reliable and genuinely great people I've collaborated with, and I highly recommend him to any organization seeking top-tier sustainability consulting."
"Aaron's leadership, insight, and unwavering commitment to advancing climate action in the wine sector have been invaluable to our mission. His contributions strengthened IWCA's governance and reinforced our collective drive toward measurable sustainability. We are deeply appreciative of his dedication and contribution to promoting carbon emission reduction in the broader wine community."
"Since 2017, I have worked with Aaron on energy projects at six wineries. The projects include refrigeration and compressed air system tuning, solar PV installations, wastewater aeration upgrades, and thermal load shifting, among others. In each initiative, Aaron was the best manager and coordinator that one could ask for. He is truly committed to his profession, and he makes things happen."
"I've had the privilege of collaborating with Aaron to drive clean energy projects forward for years now and cannot speak more highly of his tenacity, creativity, and attention to detail. Aaron brings a unique combination of research, market knowledge, and hands-on experience delivering renewable strategies and high-impact investments."
"Aaron is one of the most well-rounded sustainability professionals I've had the pleasure of working with in my career. He offers a great balance of deep technical expertise in sustainability management and is able to translate that into actionable insights for business leaders who are grappling with the challenge of how to implement these initiatives in the real world."
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I specialize in wine, food & beverage, and agricultural businesses in California. My clients include wineries and vineyards seeking CSWA certification or SB 253 compliance, food and beverage companies building GHG inventories, and agricultural operations developing sustainability and regenerative farming strategies. I work with businesses ranging from family-owned estates to large enterprise operations.
Engagement length varies based on scope. A GHG emissions baseline typically takes 4–8 weeks depending on the complexity of your supply chain and data availability. A CSWA audit or decarbonization roadmap may take 2–4 months. I offer both project-based engagements and ongoing advisory relationships.
SB 253 directly requires companies with more than $1 billion in annual revenue doing business in California to publicly report their Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions. However, even if your business is below that threshold, your largest customers likely are covered — and their Scope 3 reporting requirements mean they'll be requesting emissions data from suppliers. I offer a complimentary SB 253 readiness assessment to help you understand your obligations.
The Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW) program is administered by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) and certifies wineries and vineyards that meet rigorous environmental and social sustainability standards. Aaron is a CSWA Approved Auditor and can conduct the third-party audit required for certification.
Book a complimentary sustainability assessment — a 30-minute conversation where we discuss your goals, assess your current situation, and identify whether your priority is emissions measurement, regulatory compliance, certification, or operational efficiency. No commitment required.