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InBev has looked at its energy resources , pledging that , by 2025 , 100 % of its purchased electricity will be from renewable sources . The beer giant has also vowed to reduce its CO2 emissions by 25 % across its value chain . “ In 2018 our South African subsidiary initiated a project to implement solar energy on its brewery roofs which , once complete , will account for approximately 10 % of our annual country electricity purchases ,” highlights Zoleka . “ As a zone , we are reviewing similar on-site opportunities in Ghana , Nigeria and Zambia .”
It ’ s easy to forget that a lot of effort , time and energy goes into making AB InBev ’ s renowned beers . A single bottle of Budweiser wouldn ’ t be possible without barley and hops or the farmers who grew those ingredients in the first place . Recognising this , AB InBev has rejected a “ tick-box ” approach to sustainability and is striving to
do not what it ‘ can ’ do , but what it ‘ should ’ do .
“ At the heart of it , AB InBev is a brewery which cares ,” reflects Lisa .
“ It is in a constant and active pursuit of making a positive impact to the world in which we live . This allows us to be strong industry leaders in the business as far as sustainability goes , as we are able to deliver that extra punch of passion , which large corporates so often lack . Sustainability is not just related to our business , it is our business .”
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