BIER members met in person at Pernod Ricard’s headquarters this May to network, discuss, and develop solutions to advance the sector’s environmental sustainability. These face-to-face interactions accelerate progress and foster deeper collaboration among the members.
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, serves as a global reminder of the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. The day aims to raise awareness about environmental issues, advocate for positive change, and inspire individuals and communities to take action to protect the planet.
The importance of water cannot be underestimated. In the beverage sector, water is paramount. Beverage companies not only rely on water as an essential ingredient in each of their products, but also as a primary source for many of their production processes. On a global scale, water can be a tool for peace when communities and countries cooperate over this precious shared resource. However, it can also spark and intensify conflict when access is denied and usage is unfairly shared.
The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) released The True Cost of Water Toolkit 3.0 to help beverage facilities better estimate their “true cost” of water.
The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) completed its 12th global benchmarking study – a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis of water, energy, and emissions efficiency in the beverage industry.
