Carlsberg Denmark Expands Regenerative Brewing Commitment

From barley to wheat, regenerative brewing is gathering pace as Carlsberg Denmark expands its commitment to more sustainable ingredients!🌾🍺 Carlsberg Denmark is taking another step toward its goal of having 50 percent of the raw materials used in its beverages grown according to regenerative principles by 2032. 🗣️ “Our investment in regeneratively grown grain in Denmark has got off to a very good start” - Stig Schneider Johnsen, Senior Sustainability Manager at Carlsberg Group Denmark. Also mentioned in this article: - Claus Stig Pedersen, EVP for Sustainability & Communications at DLG Group Read here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eyYWwnPh --------------------------- Writer: George Marsden for EME Outlook Magazine

From barley to wheat, regenerative brewing is gathering pace as Carlsberg Denmark expands its commitment to more sustainable ingredients!🌾🍺 Carlsberg Denmark is taking another step toward its goal of having 50 percent of the raw materials used in its beverages grown according to regenerative principles by 2032. 🗣️ “Our investment in regeneratively grown grain in Denmark has got off to a very good start” - Stig Schneider Johnsen, Senior Sustainability Manager at Carlsberg Group Denmark. Also mentioned in this article: - Claus Stig Pedersen, EVP for Sustainability & Communications at DLG Group Read here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ebKh-xEq --------------------------- Writer: George Marsden for Food & Beverage Outlook

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐞𝐧𝐲𝐚'𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 Sustainability creates the greatest impact when it delivers value beyond the business. At Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL), our journey towards a circular economy starts with the people and communities within our value chain, from the over 40,000 farmers who grow our barley and sorghum, to the partners helping us protect water catchments, improve resource efficiency and recover packaging after use. For me, this is what responsible growth looks like, building resilient supply chains, supporting livelihoods and ensuring that the resources we depend on today are protected for tomorrow. Circularity is a business imperative and a shared responsibility. I share more on how businesses can help drive Kenya’s sustainable future in my latest article in the Sunday Standard.

Constellation Brands 2026 Sustainability Report 22 years. New company. Third "first" Report. What I've discovered is a team deeply committed to delivering measurable results while creating lasting value. Practical meets performance. 💧 5.3 billion gallons of water restored to local watersheds—more water restored than consumed by our Beer Division. 🌎 More than a 10% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. ♻️ True Zero Waste Certified breweries. 🍇 100% of owned and controlled vineyards certified through environmental, organic, or sustainability programs. The metrics are impressive. The people behind them are even more so. Proud to be part of this team and excited about what's next. https://lnkd.in/g9Xav8nR #WorthReachingFor #Sustainability

BioPak appoints Saxon Wright as Chief Sustainability Officer - BioPak, a leader in sustainable foodservice packaging, today announced the appointment of Saxon Wright as Chief Sustainability Officer.  In the newly created role, Wright will lead the company’s sustainability strategy at a pivotal moment for the industry, strengthening BioPak’s commitment to evidence-based innovation, customer collaboration, and meaningful environmental impact. BioPak CEO Guy Brent said Wright’s appointment... - https://lnkd.in/eGDvC--m

The next generation of sustainability leaders is already making a difference. In World Wildlife Fund’s latest Rising Stars in Sustainability profile, Anne Garsztka, Senior Program Officer on the Food Loss and Waste Team, shares her journey from the tech sector to leading efforts on food loss, waste reduction, and circular food supply chains. Her story is a great reminder that sustainability careers often grow through a commitment to solving complex challenges with practical, scalable solutions. For anyone working in sustainability or supply chain management, her perspective offers an inspiring look at how innovation and everyday actions can drive change. Read the profile: https://lnkd.in/e9NxYGbR 

If we want systems change, we need sector change. Industry associations have an important role to play to advance their sectors on sustainability, yet they are often overlooked. My latest article for Sustainable Brands explores why they may be the missing link. https://lnkd.in/gT3sXpjJ

🌍 Watch the highlights from CONVERGE and discover the ideas, insights and collaborations shaping the future of sustainable packaging! From 14–16 July 2026, global leaders from industry, government, academia and international organizations gathered in Vienna for CONVERGE 2026: Packaging Sustainability Forum, hosted by #UNIDO in collaboration with GreenBlue Org. Participants explored how sustainable packaging can accelerate circular economy solutions, reduce food loss and waste, and strengthen more resilient food systems. From innovations in packaging design and recycling systems to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), digital solutions and international collaboration, CONVERGE 2026 highlighted the importance of collective action across the packaging value chain. As countries and industries work towards more sustainable production and consumption models, partnerships and knowledge exchange remain essential to scaling solutions that benefit people, the planet and economies. #CONVERGE2026 #SustainablePackaging #CircularEconomy #FoodLossAndWaste #SustainableDevelopment #UNIDO UNIDO Circular Economy and Green Industry delfort Foundation FSSC Constantia Flexibles Mondi Group Lorax EPI WRAP WPO Valgroup GreenCape World Economic Forum EQUATORIAL COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Packforce OPRL Limited Wageningen University & Research UNIDO Food Business

As I reflect on the successful conclusion of CONVERGE 2026, I am encouraged by the strong commitment demonstrated by participants from across the packaging value chain. Over three days, the forum reinforced a clear message: packaging remains an essential solution for protecting products, reducing food loss and waste, supporting trade, and strengthening food security. Our challenge is not to reduce its role, but to continuously improve how it is designed, used and recovered. The discussions highlighted that sustainable packaging requires a combination of innovation, effective policy frameworks, and collaboration. From advancements in packaging materials and recycling systems to digital solutions, AI, EPR schemes and evolving regulations, participants explored practical pathways towards more circular and resilient packaging systems. A particularly important takeaway was the recognition that developing countries are not only beneficiaries of solutions, but key contributors to innovation and circular economy approaches. Equally, the forum underscored that no single stakeholder can drive this transition alone. Strong partnerships across governments, industry, academia and international organizations will be essential to scale impact. For UNIDO, CONVERGE 2026 reaffirmed the importance of promoting packaging systems that are sustainable, inclusive and supportive of broader circular economy and food systems objectives. The real success of this forum will be measured by the actions and partnerships that emerge from it. I am optimistic that, together, we can translate these discussions into concrete solutions that benefit people, the planet and economies alike. GreenBlue Org Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) WPO World Packaging Organisation UNIDO