Beverage Industry Benchmarking
When performance is measured, performance improves
BIER conducts an annual quantitative and qualitative benchmark study that examines water and energy use in the beverage sector. These sustainable benchmarking studies provide insight into water stewardship practices and energy efficiency performance.
Collecting the Data
To establish the data set for our benchmarking report, BIER member companies provide facility-specific metrics related to total water and energy usage, beverage production, beverage product mix, facility type and facility location. Results are then normalized, categorized by facility type (bottling, brewery, distillery and winery), and analyzed. The basis for analysis are the water and energy use ratios, which are indicators of how efficiently a facility uses water and energy for beverage production.
Sustainability Benchmarking – Continuing Progress
The 2023 benchmarking study includes facility-level data for 2017, 2020, and 2022 from 14 BIER members and two partner contributors. The study shows improvements in water, energy, and emissions intensity ratios by 8%, 11%, and 22% respectively. Continued progress is represented through a variety of facility categories, production volumes, and geographic locations – showcasing that the beverage industry continues to improve business performance while proactively reducing environmental impacts worldwide.
Sustainability Benchmarking News
The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Issues Results of 2021 Water, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmarking Study
The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) completed its 11th global benchmarking study – a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative research of water, energy, and emissions efficiency in the beverage industry. The findings of the study substantiate the beverage industry’s ongoing efforts to better understand and reduce resource use on a global scale.
Introducing BIER’s 2024 Water Circularity Playbook: A Guide to Implementing Circular Water Solutions
The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is proud to announce the release of the BIER Water Circularity Playbook, a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations prioritize water risks and implement effective circular water solutions.
The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Releases The Facility Decarbonization Playbook
In response to a world progressively seeking to move towards low carbon economies, the Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) has published The Facility Decarbonization Playbook.
Member Spotlight: Kieran McGuire
Name: Kieran McGuire | European Environment Health and Safety Manager Company: Brown-Forman...
Summertime Reading: Mid-Year Review of BIER’s Activities
Spending summertime outdoors, near lakes and streams, or hiking in nature, naturally brings environmental issues to the forefront. The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) addresses several critical areas, particularly water, energy, and climate, which are crucial for preserving these natural landscapes.
The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Issues Results of 2023 Water, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmarking Study
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.
BIER’s 2023 Reflections Inspiring Environmental Sustainability in the Beverage Industry in 2024
The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) continued in its 17th year, aiming to reduce resource consumption, mitigate impacts, and ensure sustainable continuity and the future of the global beverage industry.
Formalizing Sustainability: Kentucky Bourbon Industry Collaborates with BIER
Kentucky bourbon industry releases results of first environmental benchmarking study with BIER.
BIER Issues Results of 2018 Water, Energy, and Emissions Benchmarking Study
The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) released their 2018 Water, Energy, and Emissions Benchmarking Study celebrating their tenth benchmarking..
BIER Issues Results of 2016 Water and Energy Use Benchmarking Study
BIER released their 2016 Water and Energy Use Benchmarking Study, which includes water and energy data across the globe.
Benchmarking provides a mechanism to demonstrate beverage industry improvement.
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