Sustainability
Yuengling believes in leading the way with responsible brewing
Sustainability
D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., is a 6th-generation family owned and operated business built on strong heritage and tradition. Established in 1829, Yuengling has been committed to supporting local communities and preserving the natural ingredients that make our quality products. Not only do we adhere to the belief that good water makes good beer, as a part of our long term commitment to the communities we operate in, Yuengling makes it a priority to protect the environment for generations to come. As America’s Oldest Brewery, we strive to reduce our carbon footprint, recycling and reusing materials whenever possible as well as conserving water and energy.
What We Do
- To brew more efficiently for both our company and the environment, we recycle our brewing byproducts
- Our spent grain is sent to local dairy farms for use as animal feed and soil fertilizer
- Our spent yeast is used as a protein supplement by food processors
- Our remaining byproducts are converted into methane gas to generate on-site power and heat
- Conserve water and reuse it when possible
- Recycle glass, aluminum, plastics, cardboard and paper
- Purchase materials and ingredients locally to reduce transportation
- Use fuel-efficient rail delivery of materials
- Use energy-efficient lighting and equipment
- Maintain a continuous focus on increased efficiencies and waste reduction
Enhancements for Responsible Brewing
During Prohibition, we built a dairy across the street from the brewery. Take a look at how we renovated this piece of history to include our museum, gift shop and green technology. In 2017 D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. was recognized for the energy savings achieved through its Combined Heat and Power System (CHP). Yuengling’s CHP system is craft brewing industry leading sustainability technology.
