EABL Achieves 70% Renewable Energy Use, Replenishes 700 Million Litres of Water in 2025
EABL Sustainability Report: East African Breweries PLC (EABL) has announced that over 70 percent of its manufacturing operations are now powered by renewable energy, marking a major milestone in its sustainability journey.
The achievement, highlighted in the company’s fifth Sustainability Report, reflects EABL’s sustained investments in biomass plants, energy recovery systems, and electrification of operations across its Nairobi, Kisumu, and Kampala breweries. These efforts have significantly reduced reliance on fossil fuels and helped the brewer cut direct emissions over the past year.
EABL has also expanded its use of Zero Liquid Discharge systems to recycle and reuse water, introduced electric forklifts to replace diesel-powered ones, and enhanced energy efficiency measures across its markets. The company says these changes not only lower its environmental footprint but also strengthen its resilience amid rising global energy costs and stricter climate regulations.
On water stewardship, EABL reported replenishing more than 700 million litres of water in 2025, far surpassing its target of 400 million litres. This brings its cumulative contribution to more than two billion litres over the years. The company also credited its regenerative agriculture programs, which have doubled yields for farmers in some regions, as key to supporting both environmental and economic progress.
“This year’s report reflects how we are embedding sustainability into every drop of our business,” said Jane Karuku, EABL Group Managing Director and CEO. “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 EABL Sustainability Report reaffirms the company’s Spirit of Progress strategy, which anchors growth on environmental stewardship, social impact, and inclusive economic empowerment. The brewer states that it will continue to invest in regenerative farming, circular packaging, and community well-being, while maintaining transparency and accountability to its stakeholders.
