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Ölgerðin Achieves ISO 14001 Certification

14. July 2026

Ölgerðin has received ISO 14001 certification, an internationally recognized standard for environmental management. The certification confirms that Ölgerðin operates an environmental management system that promotes responsible operations and continuous improvement.

A culture of continuous improvement is a key part of Ölgerðin’s operations and one of the company’s most important tools for achieving ongoing progress in both sustainability and operational performance. Through continuous improvement, we reduce waste, lower our carbon footprint and decrease costs. Ölgerðin is committed to systematically reducing the climate and environmental impact of its operations by cutting carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency and making better use of resources.

The certification marks an important milestone in Ölgerðin’s sustainability journey and reflects the company’s strong focus on environmental responsibility and the responsible use of resources. It also reinforces Ölgerðin’s ongoing efforts to develop its operations with sustainability at the forefront.

ISO 14001 joins the other certifications already held by Ölgerðin: ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 and ÍST 85:2012.

Other news

3. September 2026

Sleek cans out of stock

In recent years, slim cans have become the dominant format in Iceland’s soft drink market. Known as “sleek” cans, they are narrower and taller than the cans that were previously most common and are still used for most beer brands. Recently, however, several Icelandic soft drink brands have attracted attention after reappearing in the traditional can format. These include Appelsín, Kristall and Pepsi Max, all produced by Ölgerðin. Elísabet Austmann of Ölgerðin told mbl.is that the reason for the change is not dissatisfaction with sleek cans, but rather that the company has been unable to secure sufficient quantities from its overseas supplier. “Although all kinds of nostalgia are very much in fashion these days, unfortunately this change has nothing to do with that. Due to limited availability of sleek cans this summer, our suppliers have been unable to keep up with the strong growth in canned sales of our most popular products,” says Elísabet.