East African Breweries PLC (EABL) sustainability report has revealed that the brewer now has more than 70 percent of its manufacturing powered by renewable energy.
The company attained this milestone through sustained investment in biomass plants, energy recovery systems, and electrification of its operations, significantly cutting reliance on fossil fuels.
EABL continued to drive down their direct emissions made by the company, through the full utilization of the biomass plants at their breweries. As well as improved energy efficiencies across all markets. The company also piloted Zero Liquid Discharge systems that recycle and reuse water while reducing energy demand. It also introduced electric forklifts to replace diesel-powered alternatives.
This shift has not only reduced EABL’s environmental footprint but also enhanced operational resilience in the face of rising global energy costs and tightening climate regulations. The company also reported significant progress in water stewardship. It was able to replenish over 700 million litres of water in 2025, well above its target of over 400 million litres.
This represents a rise from the over 400 million litres replenished in 2024. This brings EABL’s cumulative contribution to more than two billion litres to date.
The company noted that these efforts, together with its regenerative agriculture programmes that have doubled farmer yields in some regions reflect the spirit of its sustainability strategy, Spirit of Progress, which anchors growth on environmental stewardship, social impact, and inclusive economic empowerment.
EABL Group Managing Director and CEO Jane Karuku said: “This year’s report reflects how we are embedding sustainability into every drop of our business. From protecting vital water sources to transitioning to renewable energy, we are proving that long-term business success goes hand in hand with environmental stewardship and social progress.”
The 2025 report reaffirms EABL’s Spirit of Progress strategy, which anchors sustainability from grain to glass. It signals the company’s continued focus on delivering tangible impact, whether through regenerative farming, circular packaging innovations, or investments in community well-being, while remaining transparent and accountable to its stakeholders.