Met Tim Bloomer. Tim is the co-founder and sustainability director at Fell Brewery, an independent brewery based in Cumbria.

He holds an MSc in Brewing & Distilling from Heriot-Watt University and was Head Brewer at Fell for many years, helping shape the brewery’s beers and processes before moving into a dedicated sustainability role.

Tim now leads Fell’s practical, data-led decarbonisation programme. Following a full, all-scope carbon footprint analysis in 2024 with Small World Consulting, the brewery developed a clear emissions-reduction plan and has already reduced carbon intensity from 300 to 230 gCO₂e per pint since 2023, tracking towards 151 gCO₂e per pint by 2028.

In this talk, recorded in Newcastle, Tim shares real-world lessons from an SME brewery: where to start, what to measure, and examples of changes that deliver results, from renewables and efficiency to supplier choices and culture change.