Andy Mercer heads up operations at The Beehive and has introduced a number of sustainability-driven changes to the pub.
To begin with, an emphasis on energy reduction measures has seen Andy swap LED lightbulbs for the previously used and less efficient incandescent bulbs. Andy has also installed smart thermostats, meters and timers across the pub which has helped to reduce overall carbon and electricity consumption.
One of the meters that Andy has introduced is a Beertech smart meter which helps maintain the correct cellar storage temperature and saves roughly 6000kws in energy for the business. This change helps to increase efficiency and reduce wastage with line cleaning, while ensuring that everything is clean and compliant in the process.
Furthermore, when it comes to the drink offering at The Beehive, everything is sourced and sold from local suppliers, exemplifying the emphasis that Andy has placed on reducing the drinks mileage of his products and supporting the local communities.
All staff at The Beehive are based locally and are environmentally aware with their best practice both while they are working at the pub and in their daily lives, further supporting the green agenda.
We are delighted to recognise Andy and all the team at The Beehive with a Sustainability Champion status, and we look forward to seeing their hard work continue in the future.
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