Sustainability

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

At Batemans, we believe environmental sustainability is crucial to the long-term success of our family brewery, and we have implemented a Business Sustainability Programme – a step towards a more eco-conscious future. The programme will continue to develop, but at present, our activities include the following:

We are collaborating with Zero Citizen, a local consultant, to achieve Carbon Zero status. We’ve already completed carbon footprint assessments (Scopes 1, 2 and working on 3) for 2022 and are actively evaluating areas for improvement going forward

We are partnering with Zero Carbon to develop an environmental policy outlining our commitment to reducing environmental impact and moving towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Batemans has also implemented practical steps as a brewery to reduce waste and be more energy efficient:

• We are transitioning to energy-efficient lighting by replacing conventional bulbs with LED or compact fluorescent bulbs. This simple change is one of the most effective ways to reduce our buildings’ energy usage
• We have implemented further energy-saving practices, such as turning off electrical equipment when not in use. There is a reminder every afternoon at 4.30pm that pops up on all internal staff’s computers
• We are introducing electric or hybrid vehicles to our fleet and installing two EV chargers at the brewery. We plan to explore alternative fuel options upon the expiration of lorry leases
• We are adopting composting practices for food waste from the Visitors Centre kitchen and garden waste
• We are shifting towards environmentally friendly cleaning materials
• We are embracing digital marketing methods such as e-cards for Christmas greetings, allowing us to contribute the savings from cards and stamps to our designated charities
• We are enhancing insulation by relagging external hot liquor tanks, steam lines, and liquor lines
• We recycle spent grains by providing them to local farmers who can use the protein and nutrient-dense starches to feed their animals
• We collect old cooking oil for biofuel usage

We also assist our business owners and pubs to reduce their carbon footprint by providing guidance and support.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

As a brewery, we try to do the right thing by offering a diverse range of low and non-alcoholic drinks through our wholesale division. These drinks provide an alternative to alcohol to enjoy as part of a healthy lifestyle because, believe it or not, you can enjoy too much of a good thing!

We have based our business on genuine relationships, fairness and transparency.  We work closely with our pub business owners and are proud to say that we have created a level of support that we believe is unparalleled within the brewery industry.