The Brewers of Europe’s Post

Here are some more things you may not know about the Brewing sector: 💧 whilst water makes up about 92% of beer, the average water footprint has fallen to below five litres to one litre of beer. And that rate keeps dropping! 🚛 Beer is contained and transported in a multitude of ways, but #dyk the crates for transporting bottles are reusable and can have a lifespan of over 50 years! The Brewers of Europe are committed to having a positive impact on society, people and the planet. For many years, from #grain to #glass, we have encouraged sustainable practices in our brewing processes, in our supply chains, and in how beer is consumed and enjoyed. 🍻 That’s why it’s important that during today’s @European Parliament hearing with the Commissioner-designate for the Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, @JessikaRoswall, we hope to hear a commitment to a policy framework that fosters innovation and promotes technological investment that supports both the Brewers environmental and business objectives. #BeerServesEurope #BeerFuture #Brewing4EU

We'll leave the beer brewing to the experts—our speciality is treating waste water. The Halgan Brewery Trap is a game-changer for small breweries, handling waste water right at the source. It's an innovative solution that's saving money and helping the environment, one step at a time. #environmental #stewardship #brewery #innovation #manufacturing

At Zero Carbon Forum, our mission is to help organisations cut emissions at pace, to reach the world’s net-zero goal by 2030. To achieve this goal, we work alongside some of the UK’s leading hospitality and brewing businesses to help them discover, understand and implement practices that support in achieving their net-zero goals. 🌎 That’s why we released the Zero Carbon Roadmap for Brewing in 2022, an in-depth guide specifically created for the Brewing sector. Within the roadmap, we delve into the actions brewers can take to decarbonise across operations, supply chains, and government. 🍻 Created alongside the British Beer & Pub Association and its members, the roadmap lays out each of the necessary stages for decarbonisation in the brewing industry. So, are you a brewery looking to take the first step towards net-zero? Download a free copy of the Zero Carbon Roadmap for Brewing here: https://lnkd.in/eHySkSgC #Brewing #Beer #Netzero #Climate #Business

🌱 For The Future, Brewers Need to go Beyond Standard Sustainability 🌍. In today's evolving industry, it's no longer enough to simply follow the standard sustainability practices. In this Expert Topic, John Holl and Andy Hooper of Barnum Mechanical Inc discuss the future of brewing and going beyond the basics to protect our planet. Discover how the leaders in the industry are not just keeping up, but setting the pace for a sustainable future. 🍺 Read more here: https://zurl.co/LRFI

🚀 Unlocking the Power of CO2 Efficiency in Beer Carbonation 🍺🌍 In today’s brewing world, efficiency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity! One area where brewers can make a tangible environmental impact is in the efficient use of CO2 for beer carbonation. 🔄 Many breweries rely on CO2 for carbonation, but with the right technology and practices, it’s possible to optimize CO2 use, reducing waste and environmental impact. Recapture systems and precision dosing are just two ways we can elevate both the quality of our product and sustainability of our operations. 🌱 💡 Benefits of efficient CO2 use in beer carbonation: 🍻 Improved product quality with precise carbonation levels. ♻️ Reduced carbon footprint through minimized CO2 waste. 💰 Cost savings by lowering gas consumption. As the brewing industry continues to grow, so should our efforts to innovate and adopt more sustainable practices. It’s time to raise a glass to not just great beer, but also greener brewing. 🌿🍻 #BrewingInnovation #Sustainability #CO2Efficiency #BeerCarbonation #CraftBrewing #CarbonFootprint #Brewery

How do we save more than 1 million pounds of carbon dioxide a year? Ferment, rinse, repeat: music to a sustainable brewery's ears. By capturing the CO2 that's created from our fermenting beer, we haven't purchased carbon dioxide in more than 17 years. Re-utilizing the naturally-produced carbon dioxide also allows us to save more than 1 million pounds of CO2 a year. It's all part of our Beer Powered Beer® program, which is geared to decrease our carbon footprint as much as we can. Curtis Holmes, your favorite plant manager, is here to walk through our carbon recapture system, which has been in place at the brewery since 1998.

In 1998, Alaskan became the first brewery in North America to implement a CO2 recapture system, and for the last 17 years they haven't had to purchase CO2. Pretty dang cool! When you purchase CO2 from a supplier, it's usually created using fossil fuels or sourced from CO2 wells. Alaskan gets all of their CO2 - more than 1 million pounds worth - from the fermentation process, where the carbon dioxide is naturally found in the grain used to make the beer. Cheers to sustainable brewing! 🍻

Read the full statement from CMBC's CEO, Paul Thomas Davies, regarding the potential impact of high fees as part of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the UK. As explored by The Times and The Telegraph this week, CMBC have shared our view, alongside our wider industry, on the high illustrative cost of glass under EPR. Sustainability is an area of huge importance to our business, and to brewers across the UK. If left unrevised, however, the current costs will restrict industry’s ability to invest and see smaller, independent brewers struggle in the face of an already challenging economic situation. Only by Government and industry working together can we achieve a positive way forward that supports our shared aim to boost the economy, improve our environment, and ensure a thriving brewing sector in the UK. Paul Davies, CEO of CMBC, said: “CMBC has significant ambitions in sustainability as part of our Together Towards ZERO and Beyond ESG programme, and achieving ZERO Packaging Waste by ensuring 100% of our packaging is recyclable, reusable or renewable by 2030.   “We are committed to working collaboratively with Government to deliver a circular economy, and doing our part to support a more sustainable future for the UK. However, we share the industry concern that the scale of these extra costs, at such a delicate stage for the sector still grappling with high energy and material prices, will have a negative impact on bottled beers.    “We would urge the Government to hold constructive discussions with industry about how EPR could be implemented in a way that delivers our shared ambitions for sustainability, whilst also supporting and preserving our treasured national beer and pub culture.” Learn more in The Times and The Telegraph below 👇  https://lnkd.in/dhxZKu59 https://lnkd.in/d-WagXHu

Despite its growing popularity, several myths still surround CO2 recovery technology. This article for Craft Beer Professionals addresses common misconceptions, from CO2 purity concerns to fears about system costs and complexity, and highlights how modern craft-scale CO2 recovery systems, like DALUM, can enhance sustainability, reduce operational costs, and promote CO2 self-sufficiency. https://lnkd.in/gywZ3yUM #co2recovery #co2recapture #carboncapture #decarbonization #netzero #carbonneutral

Summer is almost here, which means it's the perfect time to take a sip from your favorite local breweries. But, any brewery owner knows for every delicious beer comes plenty of waste. Some of that waste is hazardous, which means special disposal. Learn more about industrial waste in our blog. https://bit.ly/46ZIHER #HazardousWaste #EPAregulations #IndustrialWaste #WasteRemoval #BreweryWaste