How ClimateCamp helps Boortmalt collect downstream emissions data and drive interest in sustainable alternatives.

Introduction

BOORTMALT is a global malting company with a 3 million tonnes production capacity. The group is present on 5 continents with 27 malting plants. Boortmalt’s expertise is widely acknowledged by brewers, distillers, and food industries, who rely on the supply of top-quality barley malts. The Boortmalt Group is a fully owned subsidiary of the agricultural and agribusiness cooperative Axereal. Our relationship with Axereal, Europe’s largest grain cooperative, ensures us access to high-quality barley year-round.

Their challenge

Before partnering with ClimateCamp, Boortmalt faced key sustainability challenges. They needed to gather downstream Scope 3 emissions data on how customers used their products. At the same time, they were heavily investing in Pure Local Malt, a sustainable alternative made with regenerative agriculture, significantly lowering its carbon footprint. They sought a platform like ClimateCamp to help boost sales, convince breweries to adopt sustainable practices, and attract customers to their eco-friendly product.

Climatecamp's solution

With ClimateCamp’s platform, Boortmalt can now share Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data with all their customers, helping them make informed decisions and track sustainability progress.

By aligning the right messaging, customers are onboarded seamlessly, allowing them to compare the environmental impact of different malting products and calculate their Scope 3 emissions. This encourages them to measure, report, and progress toward reduction targets.

In return, customers can share their Organizational Footprint Intensity with Boortmalt, fostering collaborative sustainability efforts

"Breweries are asking for our Product Carbon Footprint of Malt, but Boortmalt must also collect the downstream Scope 3 emissions from breweries. ClimateCamp not only facilitates this exchange but also provides greater support for our sustainable Pure Local Malt." - Alexander Hendrickx, Group Key Account Manager Boortmalt

The results

Since adopting ClimateCamp’s solutions, Boortmalt experienced several clear results. They now have a better way to assess their scope 3 emissions and promote their eco-friendly malt options. ClimateCamp's platform helped their customers understand the benefits of switching to more sustainable raw materials, which has led to increased interest in their sustainable Pure Local Malt. Additionally, Boortmalt can now accurately calculate the downstream impact of their sold products.

This collaboration has also strengthened relationships with customers by aligning on shared sustainability goals and promoting transparent data sharing. By addressing these challenges, Boortmalt has not only improved its own sustainability performance but also helped its customers do the same.