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Gold Member Case Study - Kinnegar Brewing

Kinnegar Brewing, founded in 2013 in Rathmullen, Co. Donegal, moved to larger facilities in Letterkenny in 2017 due to rapid success. They produce high-quality beer using traditional methods, develop new unfiltered beers, offer taproom tastings, and export their award-winning products domestically and to Europe.

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Kinnegar

Sustainability Achievements

In 2024, Kinnegar Brewing reduced both plastic wrap intensity and the number of single-use plastics consumed, exceeding the milestone by 40% and 34%, respectively.

  • Targets Reported Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certificates, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Water, Product Health and Nutrition, and Community Engagement.
  • Exemplary Targets Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Water, Product Health and Nutrition, and Community Engagement.
  • Awarded Gold Membership 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
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Kinnegar Brewing has made significant progress in reducing its packaging-related environmental impact, in 2024, surpassing its projected sustainability targets. The company has successfully decreased plastic wrap intensity from 0.067 kg/HL in 2023 to 0.043 kg/HL in 2024, far exceeding its milestone. This achievement is largely attributed to a breakthrough in packaging innovation in 2024, enabling Kinnegar Brewing to transition to a thinner plastic wrap, significantly reducing material usage without compromising product security and efficiency.

Beyond plastic reduction, Kinnegar Brewing has made substantial strides in minimising single-use plastic keg consumption. In 2023, the company used 2,396 single-use plastic kegs, but by 2024, this number had dropped to 1,250, outperforming its milestone target by 40%. The company has reinforced its commitment to sustainability by prioritising the use of reusable steel kegs, which offer a durable and environmentally responsible alternative to disposable plastic kegs. This shift not only reduces plastic waste but also strengthens operational efficiency by extending the lifecycle of key packaging materials.

A key initiative completed in 2024 was the transition to steel kegs for specific markets.  The initiative reflects the company’s proactive approach to reducing reliance on single-use packaging while ensuring product integrity and supply chain resilience.

 

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