To commemorate World Water Day 2025, International Breweries Plc (IBPLC), proudly part of AB InBev, the world’s largest brewer, is championing environmental sustainability through targeted water conservation initiatives and community engagement across its operations.
According to a statement, The company marked World Water Day 2025 with a series of activities across its four Nigerian breweries, showcasing its commitment to responsible water management and environmental stewardship.
Carlos Coutino, Managing Director of International Breweries Plc, highlighted the significance of World Water Day, stressing water’s crucial role in brewing and the company’s sustainability objectives. “We believe water conservation and equitable access to water are fundamental human rights, because water is life and a priceless resource,” Coutino declared.
“At IBPLC, we understand the critical importance of water in our processes. That is why we have adopted world-class conservation practices that ensure compliance with environmental standards and reduce our ecological footprint.”
To celebrate World Water Day, International Breweries Plc welcomed stakeholders on guided brewery tours, showcasing its cutting-edge water-saving technologies and innovative recycling systems.
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At the Gateway Brewery in Ogun State, the Commissioner for Environment’s representative, Hon. Abayomi Hunpe, praised the company’s commitment to water sustainability, saying, “Our inspection confirms IBPLC’s excellent work in water conservation. We urge other companies to follow their lead.”
Similarly, during a visit to the Port Harcourt plant, Joan Tenny-Igoma, Director of the Ministry of Environment’s Pollution Department, praised IBPLC’s water recovery systems, saying, “IBPLC’s commitment to water conservation is truly commendable, and their recovery technology sets a great example for minimizing waste and valuing water.”
Meanwhile, IBPLC also empowered its employees through town hall sessions, educating them on the company’s water sustainability agenda and encouraging them to champion water conservation efforts both at work and in their communities.
“Going beyond one-off events, the company continues to invest in community-based projects to improve water access. In recent years, IBPLC has donated solar-powered boreholes to underserved communities in Anambra, Rivers, Ogun, and Osun States. This year, the Logbara community in Ogun State benefitted from the initiative, gaining access to safe and reliable drinking water,” it added.
“Through strategic partnerships, technology investment, and employee engagement, International Breweries Plc is reinforcing its commitment to building a sustainable, water-secure future one community at a time,” it noted.
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