Lesson 2 - Environmental Sustainability
In this lesson we will discuss key ways to understand and improve the sustainability of brewery operations. This will include understanding the global context for sustainability, the key environmental sustainability impacts of producing beer and opportunities for improving the sustainability of beer and brewing operations.
Lesson Information
Pre-requisite Knowledge:
None
Learning Outcomes:
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Understand the global context for sustainable development.
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Understand the key drivers of climate change, its impacts and mitigation opportunities.
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Describe key environmental impacts of brewing that can be controlled or reduced; especially water and energy use and waste.
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Describe the management techniques available to increase environmental sustainability of brewery operations such as water and energy use.
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Identify opportunities for innovation that reduce environmental impact from brewing.