Holland Malt realises emission-free malthouse in Eemshaven

Emission-free | In December 2021, Holland Malt has started the realisation of a completely emission-free malthouse in Eemshaven, province of Groningen. Thanks to a new, innovative heat system, the malting process no longer uses fossil fuels, biomass or other energy sources that cause harmful emissions. With this, the malthouse is taking a big step in its energy transition. The system that is to ensure this transition will be fully operational in 2024.

New Belgium Brewing gives away Carbon Neutral toolkit free of charge

USA | New Belgium Brewery has released a free Carbon Neutral Toolkit to support other breweries on their journeys toward net-zero carbon emissions. The toolkit is designed to help small- and medium-sized breweries measure their carbon footprint and take steps to make their businesses carbon neutral.

BrewDog to open Las Vegas’ first carbon negative bar

USA | BrewDog signed the lease for Las Vegas’ first and only carbon negative bar, which is believed to be opening later this year.

Heineken plans to cut overall emissions by 30 percent by 2030

The Netherlands | With a nod to Earth Day activists, on 22 April 2021, Dutch brewer Heineken announced that it aims for all of its production sites to become carbon neutral, maximising renewable energy and energy efficiency. As part of its EverGreen campaign, the company will cut its overall emissions by 30 percent by 2030.

IBD/BFBi: Environmental webinar

Zero carbon brewing | The Southern Section of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling and BFBi are holding an environmental webinar on “Saving the planet one grain at a time. Progress towards Zero Carbon Brewing and Distilling industries” on 22nd April 2021 (World Earth Day). Attendance will be free of charge.

Kerry announces results of sustainability life cycle assessment