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FLENSBURGER BRAUEREI: Transformation
Tradition meets sustainability
We have been brewing our beer in Flensburg with passion and success for more than 136 years. Around 270 employees ensure that everything runs smoothly – from the brewing kettle to the famous plop'. But tradition alone is not enough to steer us into the future. That's why we are now breaking new ground and focussing on sustainability.
The change starts now.
The world is changing, and we are changing with it. The future requires not only economic success, but also responsibility for the environment and climate. This is why we have set up our own sustainability department, which is tackling environmental challenges with creative ideas and a great deal of commitment. Together with partners such as the Organisation for Rapid Climate Action (ORCA), we are developing new approaches to make our brewery more climate-friendly.
Our five fields of action
We have developed a comprehensive environmental and climate protection concept and clearly defined five key areas that we want to consistently optimise:
• Reducing our own greenhouse gas emissions: We are reducing our emissions step by step.
• Optimising the production site: Our Flensburg site is becoming more energy-efficient.
• Strengthening the circular economy: Resources should remain in the cycle for an improved value chain.
• Emission-free mobility: We rely on electric vehicles for company vehicles and logistics.
• Involving employees: Everyone becomes part of our sustainability project.
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Ambitious goals for 2032
We want to see tangible successes by 2032 at the latest. Here are a few of our goals:
• Own CO2 footprint: minus 40%
• Electricity and heat consumption: minus 30
• Water consumption (process water): minus 30
• Total amount of waste: minus 30
• Regional sourcing of raw materials: at least 40
• In-house electricity generation: 20 % of requirements directly on the company premises
• 100% recycling rate for swing tops (already by 2026!)
• 100% emission-free logistics fleet and company-owned cars
What we have already achieved
We never stand still - here are some of the steps we have already taken
• 2022: Preparation of the first greenhouse gas balance sheet
• Installation of PV systems with an output of over 1,000 kWp
• First greening of company areas for a better microclimate
• Increased use of organic cotton in the FLENS shop
• Conversion of internal logistics to electric drives
• Cooperation with the consulting team (ORCA organisation)
• Introduction of the EMAS environmental management system
Coastal protection with heart: the FLENS StrandGut campaign
For us, sustainability also means protecting our coasts. We have been organising the FLENS StrandGut campaign every year since 2017. Together with local partners and many dedicated helpers, we clean over 60 million m² of beach PER YEAR. With every promotional bottle sold, we make a joint contribution to clean beaches and the protection of the marine environment.
We are convinced that sustainability is not a trend, but a necessity. With passion, innovation and a good dose of North German drive, we are setting out on our journey. Together for a future worth living – plop' and go!
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