Healthy Environments

Our award-winning commitment to a healthy environment begins at the top. We believe that being a responsible steward of the environment is good for our business, our communities and our planet.

Our brewing practices make business and philosophical sense. We believe that when we build sustainable manufacturing processes, we also make our business more sustainable over the long term.

We have real goals, and we’re moving fast to meet them. We want to make more beer using less water and protect the crystal-clear goodness of that water.  We want to reduce the energy we use. We want to foster recycling and reuse of our materials. Finally, we are working to reduce the waste from our operations to zero.

  • WATER USE AND PRESERVATION 

    Great beer depends on clean water. Learn about how we’re working to make more beer with less water and working to sustain the watersheds that support our business.

     

    Water Use and Preservation

  • ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE 

    We aim to reduce our carbon emissions and to save money on energy. Learn how we’re increasing our efficiency, reducing our carbon footprint, and exploring cleaner energy sources.

     

  • WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING 

    We are committed to reusing our waste and reducing its impact on the environment. Learn how we’re working toward zero-waste operations through lighter packaging, reuse and recycling.

Dennis Puffer, Chief Operations Officer

"Pure water. Clean air. Healthy earth. Great beer starts with these."

Dennis Puffer
Chief Operations Officer

 

 

Recognition

Our Colorado brewery received two Colorado Energy Efficiency Awards in 2008 for overall electricity savings and compressed air reductions.