Report:
A recent study highlighted the significant impact of climate change on beer production, specifically on hops. The study revealed that climate change could have serious consequences on both the quality and quantity of hops. Researchers predict a potential decline of 4 to 18 percent in hop production and a decrease of 20 to 31 percent in alpha content over the next 27 years.
Climate change has caused hops to mature earlier than usual, affecting the beer industry, particularly during late summer. This shift in maturation has resulted in an annual loss of approximately 0.2 metric tons of hop production.
The study focused on hop-growing regions in countries such as the Czech Republic, Germany, and Slovenia, analyzing data from 1970 to 2050. It demonstrated that the quantity and quality of hops in these regions could be significantly impacted by climate change.
The beer industry anticipates that these effects on hop production may lead to higher prices or reduced quality for consumers. Urgent measures are recommended to address this issue, ensuring adaptation and securing the future of the sector.
Climate change poses a threat to the beer industry by negatively affecting hop production, mainly due to temperature increases and inadequate precipitation. Resolving this problem may require increased efforts and investments from hop producers.
The study, published in the magazine “Nature Communications” on October 10, emphasizes the need for immediate action to mitigate the risks associated with climate change and safeguard the beer industry’s future.
ESG Risks:
1. Climate Change: The study highlights the risk climate change poses to the beer industry, specifically to hop production and quality. This risk is characterized by temperature increases and inadequate precipitation.
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Sectors:
1. Beer Industry: The beer industry is directly affected by the ESG risk of climate change on hop production and quality.
Keywords:
Climate change, beer production, hops, quantity, quality, decline, maturation, hop production loss, adaptation, future, sector, temperature increase, precipitation, risk, vulnerable groups, organizations, sectors.