- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Releases Energy Management Guidance for a Better Bottom Line and a Better Environment https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/62077?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/62077?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/62077?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Releases Energy Management Guidance for a Better Bottom Line and a Better Environment&body=News from Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/62077?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Environment](/categories/environment) # Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Releases Energy Management Guidance for a Better Bottom Line and a Better Environment Sep 14, 2015 5:30 PM ET Campaign: [Energy & Climate](/news/campaign/energy-climate) ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/energy_1786954312.png "Energy Management Guidance for a Better Bottom Line and a Better Environment ") Energy Management Guidance for a Better Bottom Line and a Better Environment September 14, 2015 /3BL Media/ - The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) recognizes that energy management equals cost savings and has therefore released an [*Energy Management Guidance*](http://bit.ly/EnergyMgmt) section to their website. This Guidance was developed 'by Energy Managers for Energy Managers’ and further reinforces the Beverage Sector’s leadership on sustainability and commitment to sharing practical knowledge and expertise in support of all sectors. “The Energy Management Guidance was a collaborative effort by BIER members to define best practice for energy management. It provides guidance and practical examples for how to: set boundaries and baselines; establish metering and tracking requirements; define KPI’s and benchmarks; and plan for energy savings,” says Jamie Mackinnon, Molson Coors representative and BIER Energy group lead. “I believe the Guidance has a broad application for manufacturing and is an excellent reference for companies that are getting started with or improving upon existing energy management systems within their operations.” A greater importance and focus has been placed on energy management recently due to the need to drive the use of cleaner fuels, achieve greater energy efficiency and resiliency. BIER members recognize these realities, as well as the business value and costs savings that can be achieved through effective energy management. Understanding that the key to success is to maintain a consistent and systems-based approach to energy management, BIER members organized their insights and experience on six select topics. - **Boundary** – determining what operations will be included in tracking energy production and consumption - **Baseline** – creating a benchmark performance and measuring improvement - **Metering** – continuous collecting, measuring, and monitoring of energy data - **Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)** – measuring what is important - **Benchmarking** – comparing the facility’s results with other plants or best-in-class performers - **Goals & Targeting –** pursuing deliberate reductions, increasing employee engagement, quantifying financial savings and tracking progress BIER members have demonstrated performance with energy management, as highlighted in the [*2014 BIER Benchmarking Study*](http://www.bieroundtable.com/#!benchmarking/coeu) showing 58% of facilities reporting five years of data decreased their Energy Use Ratio (MJ/Liter Produced) from 2009 to 2013. This Guidance aims to accelerate this progress by promoting more consistent and systematic management of energy across all global operations. By sharing this guidance publicly, BIER members are offering their collective expertise and practical experience in hopes of supporting other sectors and facility managers aspiring to manage energy more effectively. On the heels of last week’s publication of the [*True Cost of Water Toolkit*](http://bit.ly/TruCostWater)*,* BIER is actively demonstrating fundamental elements of the May 2015 [*Joint Commitment on Climate Change*](http://media.wix.com/ugd/49d7a0_ddd3436b2843454fa4dfbeedc86a9562.pdf)*.* Use the following link to view BIER’s Energy Management Guidance: [![bier logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/694215_AB_BIER_Logo_vertical_color.png)](/profiles/beverage-industry-environmental-roundtable) ### More from Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable ###### [Turning Shared Challenges Into Shared Solutions: Inside BIER’s Fall 2026 Roundtable](/news/turning-shared-challenges-shared-solutions-inside-biers-fall-2026-roundtable) Sep 28, 2026 9:30 AM ET ###### [Inside BIER's Water, Energy, and Emissions Benchmarking Study](/news/inside-biers-water-energy-and-emissions-benchmarking-study) Jul 16, 2026 11:00 AM ET ###### [Water Stewardship in the Beverage Industry: BIER’s 20-Year Foundation](/news/water-stewardship-beverage-industry-biers-20-year-foundation) Jun 18, 2026 11:30 AM ET ###### [The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Marks 20 Years of Advancing Environmental Sustainability Through Industry Collaboration](/news/beverage-industry-environmental-roundtable-marks-20-years-advancing-environmental) May 21, 2026 11:00 AM ET ###### [BIER Releases 2025 Benchmarking Study Highlighting Measurable Progress in Water, Energy, and Emissions Efficiency Across the Beverage Sector](/news/bier-releases-2025-benchmarking-study-highlighting-measurable-progress-water-energy-and) Apr 23, 2026 11:00 AM ET ###### [From Dialogue to Direction: Advancing Collective Action in BIER’s 20th Year](/news/dialogue-direction-advancing-collective-action-biers-20th-year) Mar 26, 2026 10:00 AM ET ###### [Welcome Harriet Cullum, BIER’s 2026 Steering Committee Co-Chair](/news/welcome-harriet-cullum-biers-2026-steering-committee-co-chair) Feb 19, 2026 10:00 AM ET ###### [Recognizing the Leadership of David Grant, 2025 BIER Co-Chair and Incoming 2026 Chair](/news/recognizing-leadership-david-grant-2025-bier-co-chair-and-incoming-2026-chair) Jan 29, 2026 10:00 AM ET