Pubgoers are showing their commitment to sustainability with drinkers no longer just searching for a comfortable and friendly venue but also wanting it to be more environmentally-friendly. To champion pubs that are doing their bit to help the planet, the first Green Pub Guide has been published.
Heineken SmartDispense has launched the guide, highlighting some of the best pubs striving to reduce their carbon footprint, minimise waste, and to be that little bit kinder to the planet. One pub included is aptly-named The Green Man in Milton Keynes, run by campaign partner and Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown.
The guide features 55 of pubs, bars and restaurants that have taken substantial steps to reduce their environmental impact. From reducing energy usage to beginning the journey towards becoming a carbon neutral venue, Green Pub Guide powered by SmartDispense is on a mission to inspire consumers to visit their nearest green pub, whether they are local or away on a break.
It is available online here and includes full details on the top green venues, outlining the measures they’re taking to be more sustainable. Chelsey Wroe, head of sustainability at Heineken UK, said: “Pubs are a cornerstone of British culture, steeped in tradition and fondly admired within communities up and down the country. Now more than ever, it’s crucial for pubs to do their bit for the planet, by taking steps – big and small - to reduce their impact on the planet and to make the pub experience that little bit greener.
"We’ve been delighted to see the range of initiatives introduced by pubs, bars, and restaurants across Britain included in the inaugural Green Pub Guide, from installing their own more energy-efficient kitchen and wildlife gardens to modernising their energy and water supplies."
Candice Brown, 2016 winner of The Great British Bake Off, added: “I’m delighted to be working with SmartDispense to launch the very first Green Pub Guide. My pub, fittingly called The Green Man, has been around for nearly 200 years, and so making environmentally conscious modernisations, whilst keeping its charm and authenticity has been so important to me."
