Nigerian Breweries Reinforces Commitment to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions by 2030
Nigerian Breweries Plc, Nigeria’s leading brewing company, has reiterated its dedication to reaching net-zero carbon emissions in its production processes by 2030.
The company’s Corporate Affairs Director, Uzodinma Odenigbo, disclosed this during a media engagement session held recently.
During the event, Odenigbo highlighted the company’s substantial investments in renewable energy sources such as biomass, solar power, and energy-efficiency initiatives implemented across its breweries. These efforts are part of Nigerian Breweries’ strategy to cut down carbon emissions and transition to sustainable operations. The company has also entered into several power purchase agreements with renewable energy providers to further decrease reliance on non-renewable energy.
He revealed that over the past few years, Nigerian Breweries has invested more than N2.5 billion towards its sustainability goals under the “Brew a Better World” initiative, focusing on carbon reduction and environmental stewardship.
Beyond energy initiatives, the company has contributed significantly to water conservation efforts in water-scarce regions, including support for the Olokomeji reforestation project where over 300,000 trees have been planted in Ogun State through partnerships aimed at watershed restoration.
Odenigbo emphasized that these sustainability efforts are often underappreciated, stating, “We are making notable investments in renewable energy and signing agreements to further reduce our carbon footprint. Our goal is to operate more sustainably and achieve net-zero emissions.”
The company also remains committed to community development by investing in capacity building and job creation, exemplified by recent investments of over N200 million in skills acquisition programs and the establishment of cassava milling plants in Kaduna and Awo-Omamma.
In addition, Nigerian Breweries continues to promote responsible drinking through collaborations with the Beer Sectoral Group (BSG) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), targeting to reach up to a thousand commercial drivers with awareness campaigns by December 2025.
Reaffirming its environmental commitments, Nigerian Breweries underscored its ongoing investment in reusable glass packaging, supporting circularity and aligning with global sustainability standards.