Sustainable Brewing: A Study of Sustainable Brewing Practices

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2020-08
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The objective of this capstone project is to analyse the environmental and social sustainability practices of local breweries in Alberta. A United Nations study has projected the global population will increase from over 7 billion today to approximately 9 billion by 2050. Managing the relationship between water, food and energy is becoming increasingly critical. The recent growth within the craft brewing industry has increased employment and economic growth in Alberta, but has also raised social and environmental concerns. This report shares insights on key performance indicators and best practices of sustainable brewing, based on a literature review, content analyses and interviews with ten local craft breweries across Alberta. It develops a benchmark among craft breweries in Alberta to determine their existing sustainable practices and what they can do as an industry to improve. Findings identified several sustainability indicators: water, energy, solid waste, carbon use, and social aspects.
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Inyang Jnr, E. (2020). Sustainable Brewing: A Study of Sustainable Brewing Practices (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.