Energy and water efficiency benchmarking

Our Brewing Division, in conjunction with KWA Business Consultants, has completed the worldwide benchmarking study of energy and water efficiency in the brewing sector for 2012. This is the fourth in the series of studies funded by the Dutch Brewers Association. Anastassia Johnson explains:

"We contacted breweries producing more than 0.5 million hectolitres of beer a year asking for their data on energy and water use, as well as production volumes and packaging mix. The 2012 benchmark study was based on data for 2011 activities and we received environmental information from over 200 breweries worldwide.

The results of the benchmarking project showed that energy efficiency improved by 9.6% compared to 2008, and by 27% since the first study conducted in 1999. Water efficiency improved by 8.3% compared to the 2008 benchmark."

These data support an earlier benchmarking study of breweries in 30 European countries undertaken in 2011. The study was based on data from 2008–2010 and showed energy use decreased by 3.8% between 2008 and 2010 and water use by 4.5%.

Anastassia comments: "Building on the extensive benchmarking experience, our Environmental team is able to advise you on how your company's environmental performance compares with that of your peer organisations. Benchmarking is a useful tool in putting your company's performance and initiatives in perspective and ensuring that your performance is in line with your industry's best practice."

Contact: Anastassia Johnson
+44(0)1737 824236
anastassia.johnson@campdenbri.co.uk