AFRICA create predictive analytics to help farmers access better insights to make decisions .”
In addition , AB InBev has tasked itself with promoting water stewardship . To achieve this , it is making improvements to its plant water use efficiency and is also supporting partners that work to protect and conserve the valuable resource it so heavily relies upon .
“ To this extent , each of our breweries has mapped out where water use can be improved ,” comments Lisa . “ Globally we have set a target of achieving a water use ratio of 2.8 hl / hl by 2025 .”
As part of this , the beer producer has created partnerships with both the cities of Tshwane and Cape Town ( in South Africa ) to find new ways to conserve or augment water supplies . This has seen new pressure management systems implemented as well as the rehabilitation of natural springs and wells . In Tshwane alone , the beer firm has been able to add an extra 9600kl per day into the municipal system .
“ Ultimately we believe that it ’ s only when we address water risk issues at source , in collaboration with partners , that we can achieve lasting , sustainable , solutions to water resource management ”
— Zoleka Lisa , Procurement Director of Capabilities and Sustainability
“ We are also working actively with partners to support water conservation at a catchment level ,” adds Lisa . “ Ultimately we believe that it ’ s only when we address water risk issues at source , in collaboration with partners , that we can achieve lasting , sustainable , solutions to water resource management .
An example of this is the Outeniqua partnership AB InBev has developed with the World
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