Climate Change

Watt: 'Companies fighting climate change not going to get everything right'

22-Apr-2024 By Rebecca Weller

BrewDog CEO James Watt has hit back at claims the firm’s reforestation project has been “doomed”.

Review of the Week

'Can't see it getting a lot better'

04-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with Frisco Pubs boss and podcast legend Heath Ball to get his take on the week's news, from duty changes and utilities profits to the weather.

Review of the Week

'We've got to support each other'

28-Jul-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with the Vaulkhard Group's Ollie Vaulkhard to talk about challenges, positivity and the price of a pint.

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BrewDog launches scheme to help pubs put the planet first

27-Jun-2022 By Ed Bedington

Craft beer giant BrewDog is launching a brand new initiative to support pubs and bars on its journey to putting the planet first.

Staffordshire brewery reaps rewards of solar energy

25-Jul-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Since installing solar panels almost three months ago at its headquarters in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Titanic Brewery chiefs have reported great success.

BrewDog launches climate change protest beer

01-Nov-2017 By James Beeson

Scottish craft brewer and bar chain owner BrewDog has unveiled a protest beer to remind global leaders to prioritise issues relating to climate change.

Carlsberg commits to zero carbon emissions at its breweries by 2030

14-Jun-2017 By James Beeson

The Carlsberg Group has launched a new sustainability programme with the aim of eliminating carbon emissions and halving water usage by 2030. 

Brewers exceeding energy efficiency targets

07-Nov-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Large UK brewers have exceeded their energy efficiency targets, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Distillers beat Government energy efficiency targets

01-Nov-2011 By Ewan Turney

The UK’s spirits distillers have beaten Government energy efficiency targets, which could lead to a saving of around £2.6m a year to the sector.

Heineken UK slashes carbon footprint

23-Nov-2009 By Ewan Turney

Heineken UK is to reduce its carbon footprint by 30,000 tonnes a year — the equivalent of taking 21,650 cars off the road — after investing £35m...

Pubs to save money on new meters

11-May-2009

Pubs are set to have new hi-tech gas and electricity meters installed by 2020 to ensure more efficient energy use, the government announced today.The...

Pubs must warm to the idea of the green agenda

15-Feb-2007

Combating climate change should be at the top of everyone's agenda, including local pub owners, says Andrew Jefford Imagine that you're lying on a...

Today's the day

20-Apr-2006

In the latest stage of the energy-saving 'Get Switched On! with The Publican' campaign, we urge you to take a closer look at your pub's energy...