Stroud Brewery is raising a glass in celebration of winning the Sustainability Award 2024 in the Circle2Success SW Business Awards.
A pioneer since the 2000s in the task of marrying environmental responsibility with making great tasting beer, it was the first brewery in the UK to be certified as both organic and a B Corporation. The Circle2Success Awards showcase the best of business innovation, dedication and excellence across the SW of England from Cornwall to the Midlands. Stroud Brewery beat stiff competition including last year’s winner.
More than 300 entries were submitted for the total of 17 awards from companies as far apart as Cornwall and Worcestershire. The Sustainability Award recognised businesses where profitability, concern for the environment and social commitment are in harmony. The award celebrates organisations that are driving positive change for people, communities and the planet. It was sponsored by Grundon and organised by Circle2Success, a business support organisation helping its members to develop and grow.
“It was tough competition so we’re thrilled to be chosen.” says Greg Pilley, MD & founder of Stroud Brewery. “It’s so exciting to see how many other companies – both within brewing and in general – are now eagerly embracing sustainability as they understand how it’s a win-win all round. Not only do the environment and communities benefit, but businesses do, too.
“We’d like to send congratulations to ABP UK for being highly commended in the Sustainability Award, and to the fantastic finalists: Commercial, Gloucestershire College, Hawkwood Centre for Future Thinking, G-TEKT Europe Manufacturing Ltd, and Timberpride Ltd. Their dedication to sustainability is inspiring.”
A pioneer since the 2000s when marrying environmental responsibility with making great tasting beer was virtually unheard of in the beer world, Stroud Brewery was the first brewery in the UK to be certified as both organic and a B Corporation. As well as making beer with 100% organic ingredients, the brewery has reduced its carbon dioxide emissions almost as much as it possibly can and uses 100% renewable energy. In order to support the local economy, 60% of its suppliers are within a 50-mile radius. The spent malt from brewing is given to local farmers to feed livestock, and all the water captured from the roof by a rainwater harvesting system is used to flush the taproom’s toilets. More information about the brewery’s sustainability work is detailed in its latest Sustainability Impact Report: https://stroudbrewery.com/pages/b-corporation.
The brewery is offering some of its experience and learning to any pub that’s interested in becoming greener but doesn’t know how. It’s ‘Sustainability in Pubs – getting started’ guide is available free on its website: https://stroudbrewery.com/pages/sustainability-in-pubs-guide.
