Environmental Initiatives
In 2023, Guinness Ghana invested GHS 18 million in sustainability programmes across 10 regions
Overview
Sustainability is at the heart of Guinness Ghana’s purpose.
Through our “Brewing a Better Ghana” agenda, we align business growth with positive social and environmental outcomes, focusing on Water Stewardship, Agricultural Sourcing, Circular Economy, and Community Well-being.
Water Stewardship
- Reduced total water consumption by 25 % since 2018.
- Achieved 7 litres of water per litre of beer produced — among the most efficient in West Africa.
- Recycled and reused 35 % of process water through in-house treatment plants.
- Partnered with Ghana Water Company to extend community access to safe drinking water in 20 districts.
Impact since inception (“Water of Life” Program):
1.5 million people served with clean water
110 boreholes & community systems installed
Over GHS 12 million invested since launch in 2007
Energy & Climate Action
- Transitioned 40 % of brewery power to solar and biogas energy sources.
- CO₂ emissions reduced by 18 % since 2019 and targeting Net Zero by 2030.
- Installed waste-heat recovery systems saving 1,500 MWh annually.
- Fleet transition to hybrid vehicles began in 2023.
Waste & Circular Economy
- Zero waste to landfill achieved since 2022.
- 98 % of spent grain and yeast reused as animal feed for local farmers.
- Glass and PET collection partnership with Jekora Ventures — over 12 million bottles recycled in 2023.
- Packaging light-weighting reduced material use by 14 %.
Social
Ongoing environmental initiatives
