The British Beer & Pub Association is spearheading a roadmap to net zero carbon emissions, launched at the Tennent’s Wellpark Brewery, in Glasgow.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, at the launch of the roadmap in Glasgow
Led by the BBPA, the Zero Carbon Forum, and Carbon Architecture — and being launched ahead of COP 26 — the roadmap is specifically for brewers.
It is complementary to the Hospitality Roadmap to Net Zero, launched by the Zero Carbon Forum on 19th October. Butit is distinct in recognising the unique challenges of brewing as a key part of UK food and drink manufacturing.
The roadmap provides guidance to help support breweries on an ambitious pathway towards emission reduction targets.
In accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Account and Reporting Standard, the roadmap has been broken down into three ‘scopes’ for reporting purposes.
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Scopes one and two, which focus on direct and indirect emissions from operations, outline the ambition for brewers to reach net zero by 2030. Scope three, which focusses on indirect emissions from supply chains, describes his brewers can reach this by 2040.
Emma McClarkin, chief executive of the BBPA, said: “As a sector that takes sustainability seriously, we are delighted to work with Zero Carbon Forum and Carbon Architecture to launch this brewing specific roadmap, which provides British brewers with a clear pathway to a net zero, green future.
“Brewing is distinct from the wider hospitality sector and is a key part of food and drink manufacturing across the UK, so requires a bespoke roadmap for reaching net zero.
“Using this roadmap, brewers can continue their great work to date in reducing their environmental footprint and support the roadmap for the wider hospitality sector in reaching net zero.”
