Sustainability
Sustainability Snapshots
The Beam Institute produced a series of short educational videos about common ways to reduce energy costs
Watch the videosEnergy best practices in distilling
We've compiled handy tip sheets and guides from the wealth of available resources for optimizing energy usage that can help your team grow.
Check out our distilling efficiency guidesTelling your sustainability story
Optimizing production isn't the only way to improve your bottom line. Marketing is a valuable tool to help drive business for your brand by engaging customers.
Learn how to market your sustainable practicesHow we can help
The Beam Institute offers free sustainability education workshops for distilleries throughout the state in addition to the resources on this page. We can also refer you for free consulting to help you maximize savings on energy. Take a look around here, and if you have questions or want to take advantage of our sustainability outreach initiatives, please contact us!
Get in touch
There are a wealth of resources available for maximizing your distillery's sustainability, outside of the focused materials our team at the Institute has created (each opens in new page):
- The Kentucky Pollution Prevention Center (KPPC) can provide free resources and services for energy efficiency and pollution prevention
- ENERGY STAR Guide for Energy Efficiency and Cost Saving Opportunities in Distilleries
- Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Facility Decarbonization Playbook
- Department of Energy (DoE) Tip Sheets
- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet partnered with the Kentucky Distillers' Association and KPPC on the Sustainable Spirits Initiative to provide sustainability resources for beverage producers in the state
- Canopy KY can provide resources for helping your small business grow sustainably and recognize good business practices.
