EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
continuous improvement at pace . Data provided by our suppliers will improve visibility of the trajectory needed to ensure we achieve net zero across our value chain by 2050 , if not earlier for our Western Europe operations .
We realise we are one of many organisations seeking increasing amounts of information to enable clear and transparent visibility of the progress we are making along our net zero trajectory , and it ’ s important that we work together to accelerate progress toward the same collective aim . That ’ s why we are working with our trade associations , such as the British Beer and Pub Association ’ s Environment and Sustainability panel , to promote greater collaboration across the industry .
WHAT DO YOU THINK ARE THE KEY CHALLENGES FOR THE INDUSTRY TO ADDRESS ?
» As businesses progress on their journey to net zero they can immediately focus on production activities around Scope 1 and 2 emissions connected to fuel and electricity use . We have made good progress in this area – for example , our products in the UK are made using 100 % renewable electricity through a Power Purchase Agreement – but we continue to seek new ways to reduce use through operational efficiency and investment in production process and equipment .
A big focus now for the industry is tackling Scope 3 emissions in areas such as packaging , agriculture and raw materials .
The entire brewing industry relies on raw materials like barley , hops and clean water to make our beverages , which are all at risk from climate change . It ’ s important for us to find ways to protect these vital resources . We continue to work with our Molson Coors Growers Group , a network of approximately 140 British farmers who provide the malting barley we use to brew our beers , formed in 2008 , with a shared commitment toward achieving more sustainable farming methods and ideas , including well-planned crop rotations and cover cropping to protect and improve soil health and biodiversity . They also share data and insights to help the wider group adopt more sustainable practices .
We have seen a number of farmers in the group being recognised for their sustainability commitments including things like regenerative farming and
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