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Cumbria Business Growth Hub podcast episode 20: Tim Bloomer of Fell Brewery

Posted 11 July 2024
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A conversation with Tim Bloomer, co-founder of Fell Brewery, about the business's project aimed at bringing down carbon emissions at their brewery in Flookburgh. We cover:

  • How the business started from two friends brewing beer into a well-known brand with over 40 employees
  • Tim's thoughts on carbon offsetting 
  • Carbon accounting - identifying which parts of the business produce the most carbon
  • Steps to reduce emissions including solar PV
  • Support from Cumbria Action for Sustainability's Westmorland & Furness Green Enterprise Hub
  • Electric vans
  • Donating to South Cumbria Rivers Trust
  • Tim's advice to other small businesses looking to become more environmentally sustainable

Find out more about Fell Brewing here: https://fellbrewery.co.uk/about-2/

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