O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has earned B Corporation recertification following a comprehensive evaluation process, reinforcing its position as a leader in sustainable and responsible operations since first earning the distinction in 2022. As one of the largest B Corp Certified wineries in the world, O’Neill continues to demonstrate that business can be a powerful force for good - harnessing scale and innovation to drive measurable impact.

This milestone underscores O’Neill’s dedication to accelerating sustainability and community engagement, following its initial B Corp certification in 2022 and earning Wine Institute’s Green Medal Leader Award the year prior in 2021. Recertification requires companies to demonstrate continuous improvement across five key areas: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment, and Customers.

“Our B Corp recertification reflects the dedication of our entire team to build a business that drives positive impact for people and the planet,” said Founder & CEO Jeff O’Neill. “This is not a one-time achievement—it’s a commitment to ongoing progress and accountability.”

O’Neill improved its overall B Impact Assessment score from 98.3 in 2020 to 114.6 in its most recent reassessment, an increase of 16.6%, that places the company among the top 5% of certified B Corp wine businesses in the world. These results reflect meaningful progress across all categories, demonstrating a holistic commitment to sustainable and responsible growth. At a time when many companies in the wine industry are facing headwinds, O’Neill’s progress stands out as proof that sustainability and business success can thrive together.

As North America’s largest B Corp Certified winery, O’Neill continues to lead with ambitious sustainability initiatives, including:

• Grower partnerships to champion and support environmentally responsible practices. O’Neill contracts with over 200 growers, across 15,000 acres, who are Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW), with many adopting regenerative farming methods.
• TRUE Zero Waste Gold Certification, with innovations such as repurposing retired oak barrels as filtration layers in the wastewater system and transforming leftover grape pomace and stems into animal feed.
• Robert Hall Winery and Ram’s Gate Winery have earned Regenerative Organic Certification, encompassing a combined 170 acres of certified estate vineyards.
• 33,000+ square feet of solar panels generating 8MW in 2025 to power winery facilities.
• BioFiltro® BIDA wastewater program, turning wastewater into clean irrigation water through worm beds spanning 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools of organic matter.
• Charles Woodson & O’Neill Family Scholarships, supporting educational opportunities for BIPOC students.

With a B Impact Assessment score of 114.6, O’Neill is part of a global community of over 8,000 Certified B Corporations across 96 countries and 160 industries all working toward a more inclusive, sustainable economy. This recertification reinforces O’Neill’s position as a global leader in sustainable wine production, proving that purposeful growth and responsible business can thrive hand in hand.

About O’Neill Vintners & Distillers

O'Neill Vintners & Distillers, a Certified B Corporation, is a family-owned, vertically integrated wine and spirits company dedicated to crafting exceptional wines and spirits while setting a new standard for sustainability in the industry. Founded in 2004 by visionary Jeff O’Neill, the company has emerged as a true leader in environmental stewardship—proving that scale and sustainability can go hand in hand. O’Neill has earned some of the highest honors in the field, including B Corp Certification, Regenerative Organic Certified® status, and the prestigious Green Medal Leader Award from the California Wine Institute. These accolades reflect not only a deep commitment to regenerative farming and climate-smart practices, but also a bold vision for the future of wine and spirits. With winery estates in Sonoma and Paso Robles and a winery facility in Parlier, O’Neill’s diverse portfolio includes Ram’s Gate Winery, Robert Hall Winery, Line 39, Wines of Substance, FitVine Wine, Harken Chardonnay, Rabble Wine Company, Charles Woodson’s Intercept, No. 209 Gin, and BrandyLab. To learn more, visit www.ONeillWine.com.

About Certified B Corporations:

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As North America’s largest B Corp Certified winery, O’Neill’s leadership is proof that sustainability and business success can thrive together.