Pubs in Stevenston, Keiss and Oban are among those highlighted by brewing giant Heineken for the steps they have taken to become more environmentally friendly.
The latest edition of the company’s Green Pub Guide highlights a selection of UK pubs that have introduced environmental policies.
Entrants this year include the Tigh an Truish Inn in Oban, which is powered by 100% renewable energy and provides electric car charging, and The Red Squirrel in Stevenston, North Ayrshire, which is on track to cut 10% of its energy use this year.
The business has designated a member of staff as an ‘energy hero’, who is dedicated to monitoring the venue’s energy usage and ensuring equipment is turned off at night.
Like the Tigh an Truish Inn, The Red Squirrel also has fast electric vehicle charging available on-site.
Another Scottish pub, The Village Inn in Keiss, near John O’ Groats, has introduced a water conservation system and reduced the number of meat dishes on its menu.
“We are thrilled to see the launch of the Green Pub Guide for its second year, celebrating both the pioneering pubs that are leading the way in sustainable practices, and those also making headway at the very start of their journeys,” said Chelsey Wroe, head of sustainability at Heineken UK.
“It is now more important than ever for venues to be exploring new sustainable practises and implementing new environmental policies, and for them to really consider and start to map out how they’ll be able to contribute to the wellbeing of our planet both now and in the future.
“Through this guide, we hope to motivate even more consumers to make sustainable choices and support these environmentally minded venues, while also encouraging publicans to implement their own innovative ideas. Our hope is that this initiative will inspire more pubs and venues to continue to join the nationwide movement towards a more sustainable future for hospitality in Britain!”
Jim Cathcart, policy director at trade group UK Hospitality, who took part in the judging for this year’s Green Pub Guide, said the publication ‘is a welcome innovation, with a clear ambition to help more people plan and enjoy a visit to a pub that is passionate about working towards a better future, whilst also setting a great example for the industry to follow’.
