DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, September 2025 ; In one of the year’s most anticipated events, Tanzania Breweries Plc (TBL), a subsidiary of AB InBev and the country’s leading brewer, launched its 2024 Sustainability Report in Dar es Salaam on September 23, under the theme Grow, Brew, Sustain.
The report reaffirms TBL’s commitment to responsible business, environmental conservation and social impact, while showcasing strides in reducing harmful emissions, promoting renewable energy, conserving water, supporting local farmers, and championing employee wellbeing.
Covering a one-year period, it offers a comprehensive outlook on the company’s sustainability progress, complementing Anheuser-Busch InBev’s 2024 Global Annual Report and underscoring TBL’s dedication to building a responsible and resilient future.
Speaking at the event, Guest of Honour Peter Huyghebaert, Belgian Ambassador to Tanzania, praised TBL for setting a benchmark in responsible business and governance.
“TBL’s long-standing commitment to quality, innovation, and responsibility has made it one of Africa’s most respected brewers. By upholding global standards, it influences industry practices beyond Tanzania and shows how corporate responsibility can drive national progress, individual well-being, while addressing one of the greatest challenges of our time: climate change.”
Managing Director, Michelle Kilpin, emphasized the company’s responsibility to future generations, noting that the Directors have overseen water risk assessments, supply-chain emission reductions and circular packaging targets in alignment with AB InBev’s global decarbonisation strategy.
“TBL has stood tall as Tanzania’s leading beer company but beyond producing and selling beer, we understand that our business depends on the environment and the communities around us. The report we are launching here today tells the story of how we are living up to that responsibility, what sets us apart is not merely our heritage but our ability to align our tradition with transformation.”
Key Highlights of the 2025 Report
- TBL achieved a water use efficiency ratio of 2.73 hl/hl across its high-stress sites, and over 92 percent of packaged products were made using returnable or recycled materials.
- The company strengthened its support for agriculture, partnering with over 2,500 farmers in Central and Northern Tanzania, all of whom were fully financially included and provided with agricultural extension services to promote sustainable farming practices and secure livelihoods.
- Beyond farming, TBL empowered more than 25,000 retailers with financial skills, mentorship, and technological tools, reinforcing inclusive growth across its value chain.
- The company maintained a safe and inclusive workplace for its employees, with zero fatalities recorded in 2024 thanks to strong Occupational Health and Safety compliance, regular training, and inspections.
- Through its highly successful smart drinking “Enjoy Like a Boss” campaign, in partnership with the Red Cross, TBL reached millions of Tanzanians via mass and social media, promoting moderation, responsibility, and road safety.
About Tanzania Breweries Public Limited Company (TBL Plc)
Founded in 1933 as Tanganyika Breweries, TBL Plc is the country’s first and oldest brewery and today a proud member of the AB InBev Group, the world’s largest brewer. It operates breweries in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, and Mbeya, a distillery in Dar es Salaam, and seven depots across Tanzania.
Its portfolio features more than 15 brands, including Safari Lager, Kilimanjaro Premium Lager, Kili Lite, Castle Lite, Castle Lager, Balimi Lager, Flying Fish, Konyagi Lager, Brutal Fruits, Redds Premium Cold, Bia Bingwa, Eagle Lager, and Grand Malt. Its spirits and wine brands include Konyagi Gin, Valeur Brandy, Zanzi Cream Liqueur, and Dodoma and Imagi Wines.
As a sustainable business, TBL is committed to inspiring and empowering consumers to help create a Better World, built on collaboration and shared responsibility.
