Everards

Everards Brewery is a U.K.-based beverage producer operating across Leicestershire and the East Midlands with a demonstrated commitment to environmental sustainability and waste reduction. The company operates a network of pubs and a brewery facility while maintaining a progressive, measurable approach to minimizing its environmental footprint acro... ss all operations. Everards has implemented a comprehensive waste management strategy in partnership with local recycling providers, replacing traditional waste bins with dedicated recycling boxes at its brewery site and pub locations throughout the region, with all waste systematically sorted for reuse or recycling to achieve its stated goal of zero landfill waste. The company actively monitors and reduces energy consumption through targeted equipment upgrades, including warehouse lighting improvements, and supports employee awareness initiatives to drive operational efficiency. Everards maximizes material reuse by identifying alternative functions for byproductssuch as providing spent grain to local farmers for livestock feedand has redesigned its product packaging to reduce environmental impact, including the use of lightweight glass bottles that require fewer raw materials. The company's transportation strategy encompasses a carefully planned fleet management approach that caps vehicle emissions, extends vehicle lifecycles for both company cars and delivery drays, and optimizes route planning with employee car-sharing encouragement to reduce overall mileage. Everards supports sustainable commuting through a company-wide cycle-to-work scheme offering reduced-cost bike purchases for employees. The company has also reduced paper consumption by printing on recycled materials wherever possible and actively minimizing printing volumes across operations. Supported by partnership with the University of Leicester, Everards continually investigates and initiates progressive sustainability initiatives to advance its environmental objectives, demonstrating that operational ...Read More