UN Sustainable Development Goals

Brewing Towards
5 of the 17 SDGs

Where local brewing makes a clear difference, and how.

We mapped our model against all 17 goals and their targets. These five are where it makes a clear difference, each with the mechanism behind it and the UN target it serves.

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Our Contribution

Five Goals, Five Mechanisms

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growthGoal 8: Decent work and economic growthGoal 8: Decent work and economic growth
SDG 8Target 8.3

Empowering Local Economies

Streetbrewers creates new business opportunities for hospitality venues and independent brewers, supporting local entrepreneurship and economic growth.

Venue revenue, one-year pilot plan+15%
Basis: Horeca pilot: 200 L of house beer a week on top of 600 L sold
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Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructureGoal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructureGoal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
SDG 9Target 9.3

Opening Markets to Small Brewers

Independent brewers try new recipes and reach new venues without financing a bigger plant: their beer is brewed on our connected nano-breweries, on site at partner venues.

Extra sales per partner venue≈ 100 hl / year
Basis: Two 100 L brews a week, 50 weeks a year
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Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communitiesGoal 11: Sustainable cities and communitiesGoal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
SDG 11Goal 11

Strengthening Local Communities

Brewing directly where beer is served supports local businesses, creates unique experiences and brings people together.

Distance from brewery to glass0 km
Basis: Brewed in the venue where it is poured
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Goal 12: Responsible consumption and productionGoal 12: Responsible consumption and productionGoal 12: Responsible consumption and production
SDG 12Targets 12.2 and 12.3

Producing Only What Is Needed

Small-batch, on-site brewing enables production tailored to local demand, minimizing storage, transportation and unnecessary handling.

Single-use packaging per pint0
Basis: Served from tank to glass: no bottles, cans or one-way kegs
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All 17 Goals

Focused on Five

Five goals where brewing on site makes a clear difference. Twelve that matter just as much, but aren't ours to claim.

  • Food and Health

    Beer is for enjoyment, not a lever on hunger or health.

    Goal 2: Zero hungerGoal 2: Zero hungerGoal 2: Zero hungerGoal 3: Good health and well-beingGoal 3: Good health and well-beingGoal 3: Good health and well-being
  • Water and Energy

    Water use varies by site, and each venue picks its own power supplier.

    Goal 6: Clean water and sanitationGoal 6: Clean water and sanitationGoal 6: Clean water and sanitationGoal 7: Affordable and clean energyGoal 7: Affordable and clean energyGoal 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • Partnerships

    Ours are commercial; this goal centres on development.

    Goal 17: Partnerships for the goalsGoal 17: Partnerships for the goalsGoal 17: Partnerships for the goals
  • Beyond Our Reach

    Poverty, education, equality, ecosystems and justice call for levers a brewery doesn't hold.

    Goal 1: No povertyGoal 1: No povertyGoal 1: No povertyGoal 4: Quality educationGoal 4: Quality educationGoal 4: Quality educationGoal 5: Gender equalityGoal 5: Gender equalityGoal 5: Gender equalityGoal 10: Reduced inequalitiesGoal 10: Reduced inequalitiesGoal 10: Reduced inequalitiesGoal 14: Life below waterGoal 14: Life below waterGoal 14: Life below waterGoal 15: Life on landGoal 15: Life on landGoal 15: Life on landGoal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsGoal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsGoal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions