East African Breweries PLC (EABL) now has more than 70 percent of its manufacturing powered by renewable energy, advancing its bold energy transition plan and cementing its role as an industry leader in climate action.

The company has attained this milestone through sustained investment in biomass plants, energy recovery systems, and electrification of its operations, significantly cutting reliance on fossil fuels.

Over the last year, EABL continued to drive down their direct emissions made by the company, through the full utilization of the biomass plants at their breweries in Nairobi, Kampala and Kisumu, and improved energy efficiencies across all markets.

The company has also piloted Zero Liquid Discharge systems that recycle and reuse water while reducing energy demand and 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.

Alongside its energy gains, the company reported significant progress in water stewardship, replenishing 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, bringing 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.

Speaking at the launch of , EABL sustainability report on Thursday 2nd October in Nairobi, Group Managing Director and CEO Jane Karuku said that this year’s report reflects how they 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,” She said.

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.