Mindful Brewing and Drinking
BRØL produces and sells alcoholic beverages, including craft beer and related fermented products. Because alcohol can pose potential risks to individual and community health—such as over-consumption, addiction, or under-age drinking—B Lab requires companies operating in this sector to publicly disclose their involvement for the sake of transparency.
BRØL complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing alcohol production, marketing, distribution, and service. The company promotes responsible consumption, avoids marketing practices that encourage harmful drinking behaviors, and ensures that alcoholic products are never served or sold to minors. Employees involved in the service of alcohol follow responsible-service guidelines and applicable certifications.
BRØL takes additional steps to mitigate risks associated with alcohol, including careful oversight at events, clear labeling, responsible communication, and adherence to best practices in customer safety. The company remains committed to continuously evaluating and improving its responsible-drinking policies as standards evolve.
This disclosure does not imply wrongdoing or non-compliance. BRØL is fully eligible for B Corp Certification, and many certified B Corps operating in similar sectors provide the same transparency statement.
Energy & Emissions Intensive Industry
BRØL operates in the manufacturing of beverages sector, an industry that is often classified as energy and emissions intensive due to the resources required for production processes and the potential environmental impacts associated with operational carbon emissions. B Lab requires companies working in such sectors to publicly disclose this involvement to ensure transparency with stakeholders.
This disclosure does not indicate that BRØL is violating any B Corp standards or engaging in harmful practices. BRØL remains fully eligible for B Corp Certification, and many certified B Corps in similar industries are required to provide this same disclosure.
Commitment to Transparency and Responsibility
BRØL acknowledges these inherent industry impacts and is committed to operating with a high level of environmental responsibility. The company actively works to understand, manage, and reduce its energy consumption and carbon footprint through science-based and data-driven strategies.
Our approach includes:
Energy Source Identification
BRØL has transitioned its production to 100% electrified brewing, powered entirely by renewable wind energy, eliminating direct fossil fuel use in its brewing processes.
Carbon Footprint Transparency
BRØL measures and reports the primary contributors to its carbon footprint, including energy consumption, ingredient sourcing, packaging, and distribution. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies are used to analyze and continuously improve environmental performance.
Reduction Targets and Performance
The company has implemented:
- 3× improvement in energy efficiency since 2021
- A reduction of brewhouse electricity demand
- committed to transition to a net-negative emissions brewing system through circular practices, wind-powered energy, and cascading waste-to-value processes.
BRØL continues to evaluate time-bound reduction targets and improvements based on emerging industry benchmarks.
Benchmarking and Best Practices
BRØL monitors and compares its performance against peer breweries and industry standards for carbon emissions, aiming to exceed sector expectations in environmental responsibility.
Ongoing Commitment
While no specific expectations are set by B Lab at this time beyond disclosure, BRØL remains committed to proactively managing its environmental impacts and strengthening its energy and emissions strategies in line with evolving best practices and B Corp standards.
This public disclosure is provided in the spirit of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Water Responsibility at BRØL
Water is the soul of our craft — and we treat it with care. As a brewery, BRØL operates in a sector that can be classified as water-intensive, and B Lab requires companies in such industries to publicly disclose their involvement for the sake of transparency. This disclosure is not a judgment against BRØL and does not imply non-compliance with B Corp Certification standards. BRØL remains fully eligible for certification, and many certified B Corps maintain similar disclosures.
Our Commitment
BRØL is committed to the responsible use, protection, and stewardship of water resources across every stage of brewing. We track our water usage, continually improve efficiency, and invest in systems that help us reduce, reuse, and safeguard water wherever possible. While our brewery operates in a non-water-stressed region, we recognize that water is a shared resource — and we work to minimize our impact today and for the future.
How We Manage Water Responsibly
- Transparent Water Source Awareness: We identify and monitor our water sources and assess how our use may affect other local users who rely on the same supply.
- Understanding Regional Water Context: Although our region is not classified as water-stressed, we continue to evaluate local water availability and consider long-term resilience in planning and operations.
- Measurable Reduction Goals: We track water intensity across production steps and work toward ongoing improvements in efficiency, aligned with time-bound reduction targets.
- Industry Benchmarking: We benchmark our water use, efficiency ratios, and management practices against standards in the brewing sector to help guide improvement.
Continuous Improvement
While B Lab does not require specific practices beyond this disclosure, BRØL is committed to further advancing responsible water management, transparency, and sustainability. Should material concerns arise through B Lab’s complaints process, BRØL is prepared to respond promptly and transparently.
We believe every drop matters — for our planet, our community, and the future of brewing.
