Uganda Breweries receives national sustainable environment award 

UGANDA – Uganda Breweries Ltd (UBL) has been honored with the prestigious National Sustainable Environment Award in the Food and Beverages sector at the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Sustainability Awards.  

This accolade recognizes UBL’s dedication to environmental stewardship and its continuous efforts to integrate sustainable practices into its operations. 

The award ceremony celebrated companies that have demonstrated exceptional dedication to environmental conservation and sustainable development.  

UBL’s Corporate Relations Director Sheila Sabune said, “I want to say thank you; we do this as a team at Uganda Breweries; we take this award so seriously and we appreciate it. Sustainability is at the heart of Uganda Breweries’ business strategy, and we will continue to innovate and invest in initiatives that protect and preserve the environment for generations to come.”

Over the years, UBL has implemented various sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing its environmental footprint. The latest initiative is the commissioning of a state-of-the-art UGX 37 billion biomass plant, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s commitment to sustainability.  

The facility represents a substantial investment by UBL and excellent progress in their decarbonizing journey as envisaged in their Society 2030: Spirit of Progress sustainability action plan. 

Additionally, UBL has actively engaged in reforestation projects through the Running Out of Trees (ROOTS) campaign with partners and community awareness programs to promote environmental conservation.  

NEMA Executive Director Barirega Akankwasah, PhD, applauded UBL and other organizations awarded at the ceremony for being mindful of the environment.  

“We need development as well as a sustainable environment,” he emphasized, highlighting the necessity of balancing economic progress with environmental preservation. 

Akankwasah stressed that sustainable practices in industries are not only about compliance with regulations but are also about corporate responsibility and ethical operations.  

Businesses need to innovate and adopt green technologies that reduce their carbon footprint, minimize waste, and promote resource conservation. 

Recently, UBL announced a partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) with a UGX 100 million sponsorship committed towards the 8th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE).  

According to UBL, the partnership provides an opportunity to showcase Uganda’s tourism potential and a platform to exhibit authentic and locally manufactured brands on an international scale. 

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