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India by having the first brewery in Asia Pacific to run 100 % on renewable electricity for Budweiser production since last March . “ It ’ s very exciting to be the first movers in our industry , leading by example to ensure not only we reach our Climate Action goal by 2025 but also inspire other companies to follow the same path ,” explains Clysner .
To take its climate action goals even further , solar panels will be placed on the roofs of each CUB brewery in Australia , which will reduce its impact on the environment . All sites will remain connected to the grid , with potential access fed back into the system , ensuring maximum efficiency .
As people ’ s attitudes towards sustainability continue to shift , AB InBev is increasingly invested in meeting its sustainability goals . As premium brands grow in popularity and demand , the company will continue to drive innovation and healthy competition across the brewing industry . Yao underlines this : “ I believe in sustainability , doing the right thing and taking the business in a new direction . Our work will impact the city , local communities and the country . I believe premium brands will be on the rise in the near future . People will become more willing to tune into brands who are taking more care of the environment .”
Wauters is also keen to highlight AB InBev ’ s aim to leave a long-lasting and meaningful legacy . “ With the size of our company , it ’ s amazing the impact we can have in the world ,” she says pass-
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Jan Clysner Before leading Procurement and Sustainability at AB InBev APAC , I had the opportunity to do several procurement roles in the company . These roles not only gave me the opportunity to build knowledge and experiences in several categories across the world , but also provided me the perfect platform of continuously learning www . supplychaindigital . com