Muntons named SIBA Sustainable Business at BeerX UK

Muntons were announced winners of the SIBA Sustainable Business award on Wednesday 13th March at this year’s BeerX UK event.

The award recognises businesses that take the ethics of environmental awareness and sustainable business operation way beyond the norm and minimise environmental impact.

The award celebrated just some of the sustainability achievements from Muntons over the course of the past two years alone:

  • Investment into on site renewable energy to deliver low carbon malt
  • Pioneering regenerative agriculture trials to nurture the earth for future generations and deliver up to 96% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions.
  • Water & Waste Conservation
  • Educating and developing others by launching Muntons Sustainable Supplier Program and Muntons Sustainability School for employees.
  • Supporting their communities by giving every employee the means to donate to a cause close to their hearts, ensuring it got to the heart of their communities and was heartfelt

 

Andrew Leedham, Senior Marketing Manager, commented “We are delighted to have won this years Sustainable Business award. It’s exciting to see just how far not only we have come but the whole industry. We’re passionate about malt, driven by sustainability and dedicated to a better future, working together all the way.”

The SIBA Business Awards are judged by a panel of independent beer industry experts, and organised by not-for-profit trade association the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates. The awards cover everything from marketing, design and innovation to efforts to make businesses more sustainable or impactful.

The SIBA Business Awards 2024 were presented on Wednesday 13th March at BeerX UK in Liverpool by acclaimed beer author, journalist, broadcaster and consultant Pete Brown. Named British Guild of Beer Writers’ “Beer Writer of the Year” in 2009, 2012, 2016 and 2021, Pete has won three Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards, been shortlisted twice for the Andre Simon Awards, and in 2020 was named an “Industry Legend” at the Imbibe Hospitality Awards.