Speakers will outline the work of New Belgium Brewing employess to develop a cross-functional, team-oriented approach to managing day-today consumption of natural resources. Learn tips and ideas to create your own natural resource management team.
“Local” and “sustainable” are no longer trends—they are societal shifts. Beer plays an increasingly important role in this evolution. This team will discuss these agents of change, from ingredients to methods to how to market and communicate the “local is better” message to customers.
Jeff Krum and Steve Mills will share some of the successful projects that they have helped develop at Boulevard Brewing Co. The seminar will look at how employee development, an entirely new company and throwing away its dumpster improved the regional brewer’s bottom line.
In 2012, the Brewers Association will undertake its first association-wide sustainability initiative, by compiling three craft brewing industry sustainability manuals. Jenn Vervier will moderate a discussion between craft brewer stakeholders and John Stier from Global Corporate Consultancy. This direct interaction will allow attendees to help steer the creative process, identify current status and identify knowledge gaps and needs. The manuals will focus on three key areas: Water/Wastewater, Energy/GHG, and Solid Waste.
