Green Gown Awards 2021: Enterprise - University of Southampton - Finalist

Enactus Southampton - Future Brew

Future Brew revolutionises an emission heavy industry by making truly sustainable and carbon negative beer. We achieve this through our manifesto, 26 pledges that encompass our commitment to ethical production, ensuring our practices remain sustainable as we grow. This includes local sourcing, zero waste and single use plastic, renewable energy, tracking of all our emissions and carbon offset. All of our beers are brewed with surplus bread that otherwise would go to waste as one of the main ingredients.

As a result we tackle the 900,000 tonnes of bread that goes to waste every year in the UK which in turn reduces emissions from the atmosphere. Through our products we drive social mobility by employing vulnerable individuals in our supply chains and educate our customers and partners on the importance of climate change and sustainable practises. We are making a difference one beer at a time. Are you?

Top 3 learnings:

1. Be open to change and don’t be afraid to talk with others about your idea.
2. Take risks but do your due diligence. Take action not just words.
3. Don’t be afraid of change, change is good.