UGANDA BREWERIES LEADS GREEN TRANSITION WITH BIOMASS PLANT CUTTING EMISSIONS BY 92%
By Econews Correspondent | August 22, 2025
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has marked a major milestone in corporate sustainability with the commissioning of a UGX 37 billion biomass plant designed to slash its carbon emissions by 92%, the equivalent of 8,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.
The facility, powered entirely by locally sourced biomass, is a flagship project under UBL’s Society 2030: Spirit of Progress agenda, which focuses on greener production and inclusive economic growth. Beyond cutting emissions, the plant will create new livelihood opportunities for Ugandan farmers and suppliers in the biomass value chain.
Andrew Itambo Kilonzo, Managing Director of UBL, said the initiative demonstrates the company’s commitment to shaping a sustainable future for Uganda. “This project reflects our belief that business growth and environmental responsibility must go hand in hand,” he noted.
Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, applauded the development, describing it as a practical step toward achieving the country’s Vision 2040 and the National Development Plan, which set an ambitious target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 24.7%.
Diageo Africa President Dayalan Nayager added that the biomass project reinforces Diageo’s global ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and 100% renewable energy use by 2030. “With this plant, we are already delivering on that promise in Uganda,” he said.
UBL Board Chairman Jimmy D. Mugerwa hailed the investment as a pioneering move in the region’s private sector sustainability drive. He urged other companies to emulate the initiative and called for continued government backing to make large-scale green projects viable.
With this landmark project, Uganda Breweries has not only reaffirmed its leadership in the beverage industry but also positioned itself as a model for how corporations can play a critical role in tackling climate change while empowering local communities.
