Julian Marchant

Julian Marchant is ESG Program Manager at Wine Australia, where he leads initiatives that support a profitable, resilient and sustainable Australian grape and wine sector. He works with grapegrowers, winemakers, researchers, industry bodies and global customers to strengthen environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance, helping Australian wine businesses meet evolving sustainability expectations while maintaining access to key export markets.

Julian’s career has focused on the intersection of sustainability, agriculture, natural resource management and food supply chains. He has extensive experience in sustainability strategy, carbon accounting, emissions reduction, climate resilience and stakeholder engagement, having worked across consulting, government, education and industry roles. Prior to joining Wine Australia, he led sustainability and climate-related projects for organisations across Australia, including major initiatives focused on emissions reduction, circular economy outcomes and climate adaptation.

At Wine Australia, Julian leads programs and projects that help the sector respond to emerging sustainability challenges and opportunities. His work includes emissions reduction, climate risk management, environmental reporting, sustainable production practices and ESG capability building. He played a key role in developing the Australian Wine Sector Emissions Reduction Roadmap and continues to support initiatives that help wine businesses improve environmental performance while enhancing long-term competitiveness and resilience.