Kim
5/1/2025 9:46:44 AM
4 mins read
As we enter the new financial year, Sea Change is proud to share its 2024 Impact Statement and celebrate a major milestone: reaching a total of €600,000 in donations towards ocean conservation since its launch. In 2024 alone, the brand raised over €143,000, supporting initiatives across marine conservation, grassroots engagement, and sustainable innovation.
Sea Change, an award-winning, ethically sourced, vegan and eco-friendly wine brand based in Surrey, has been making waves for marine conservation.
Co-founder Simon Rolfe and Sea-Changers’ charity co-founder Rachel Lopata MBE are available for interviews or expert commentary to discuss the product-led approach behind Sea Change’s success, the brand’s growing impact, and the future of marine conservation.
Key Highlights from the 2024 Impact Statement:
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Record Donations:
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Sea Change has reached a €600,000 milestone in donations since its founding.
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Over €143,000 raised in 2024 alone for ocean conservation initiatives.
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Impact was doubled through match funding, securing an additional £25,000+ for charity partners.
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Carbon Commitment:
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A 32% reduction in Scope 1 emissions compared to 2024 targets, driven by the transition to electric vehicles.
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Comprehensive Scope 3 carbon reporting was introduced, demonstrating supply chain transparency.
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Average carbon emissions per bottle have been reduced to 0.67 kg CO₂e per 75 cl bottle.
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Supply Chain Responsibility: Sea Change collaborates closely with family-run wineries worldwide, holding partners to rigorous environmental and ethical standards through annual audits and a Supplier Charter.
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Partner Charity Achievements:
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Ocean Generation engaged over 24 million people globally in ocean education programmes — a 282% year-on-year increase.
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Sea-Changers awarded 68 grassroots marine conservation grants across the UK.
Olive Ridley Project expanded its Photo-ID database to 6,875 individual sea turtles and opened a third rehabilitation centre in the Maldives.
