BO18 – Sustainability – impact of climate change on raw ingredients

Tuesday, 23 May 14:00 to 16:00

Qualification:

Sustainability & business

Description:

The summer 2022 has clearly showed an almost apocalyptic version of how climate change will impact Europe’ life and agriculture. Beer raw materials have been impacted, with alarming reports on the cereal and hop harvest. What does it mean for brewers concretely, and for the brewing process specifically. Experts will present what solutions are sought for by brewers, hop growers, maltsters and research institutes to mitigate the impact and keep brewing alive.

Moderator:

• Jack Buffington, Director of Supply Chain and Sustainability, First Key Consulting

Speakers:

• Ivan Tučník, Sustainability & Integrated Projects Lead, Plzeňský Prazdroj, a.s.
• Tomáš Brányik, Director, Czech Beer Research Centre
• Michael Hoppenbrouwers, Managing Director - Central Europe, Boortmalt