Global brewing major SABMiller has announced certain sustainability measures, in order to boost its sustainable development programs by 2020.
As part of the new initiatives, the company plans to lower carbon footprint of the entire value chain from grain to glass by 25% per liter of beer, and an average of 50% across all its breweries.
The company also intends to achieve a water efficiency target of three liters per liter of beer and secure the water supplies it shares with local communities through watershed partnerships at every site that faces water risks.
SABMiller Sustainable Development director Andy Wales said that beer is essentially a local product and the company has strong presence in the local communities where it is brewed and consumed.
"Our business-focused approach to sustainability has already developed innovative models of watershed protection, created new beers using local crops such as sorghum and cassava, and driven significant cost savings from carbon and water efficiency," added Wales.
Additionally, SABMiller plans to back moderate and responsible alcohol consumption through its global and local programs.
