Case Study: New Belgium Brewing's Sustainability Management System

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Brendle Group worked with New Belgium Brewing to complete its first corporate Sustainability Management System (SMS) in 2007, reinforcing the company’s industry-leading role in championing sustainability.


Sustainability Management

Whether you’re starting from square one or are far down the road in your sustainability initiatives, Brendle Group can help you get to the next level. We do this by taking stock of your existing footprint and practices; developing metrics to measure your success; benchmarking your progress against your peers; and helping you create a sustainability vision along with goals, strategies, and a plan of action. We’ll also help you find the people and resources you need to implement your plan and share your story through annual reporting and communications.

The outcome of working with Brendle Group is a sustainability management strategy tailored to meet your needs and address your specific goals, whether they are to reduce bottom line operating costs or achieve broader sustainability outcomes. Our expertise in facilitating staff training and organizational change also means that the success of your sustainability strategy will endure long after our work is done.

Map Your Baseline

Brendle Group can help you map your existing footprint:
  • Energy
  • Water
  • Solid waste
  • Transportation
  • Greenhouse gases
  • Purchasing
  • Education
  • Other sustainability practices

Create a Plan

From your baseline, Brendle Group will help you:
  • Develop a shared sustainability vision
  • Develop metrics to track your progress
  • Create short-term and long-term goals
  • Create action plans to get things done

Inspire Action

Brendle Group will help you find the right people and resources:
  • Develop organizational strategies to inspire change
  • Identify your sustainability champions
  • Foster effective partnerships
  • Establish enduring funding sources
  • Share your story with others