AB InBev and the journey to preserve the green color of nature

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and Côte d'Ivoire (the host country of World Environment Day) have chosen the theme for World Environment Day 2023 as SOLUTIONS TO PLASTIC POLLUTION and the Slogan “Beat Plastic Pollution”.

During the 50 years of World Environment Day, it has grown into one of the largest global platforms for environmental outreach.

Tens of millions of people participate in activities, events and direct actions around the world. In addition, World Oceans Day (June 8 every year) approved by the United Nations represents the connection of people around the world with the goal of conserving and sustainably developing the ocean.

Together, we can green the AB InBev supply chain

According to statistics from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment , each year in Vietnam, about 1.8 million tons of plastic waste are discharged into the environment, 0.28 million to 0.73 million tons of which are discharged into the sea - but only 27% of which are recycled and utilized by facilities and businesses.

It is worth mentioning that the treatment and recycling of plastic waste is still limited when up to 90% of plastic waste is treated by burying, landfilling, burning and only the remaining 10% is recycled. Realizing that, at AB InBev, the world's leading beer producer, we always prioritize improving the roadmap and solutions in reducing, classifying at source, increasing the ability to reuse and recycle plastic waste components in production.

In early June, the Anheuser-Busch Brewery was filled with laughter as it celebrated World Environment Day and World Oceans Day.

With the theme “Solutions to plastic pollution”, more than 200 employees of AB InBev’s supply chain participated in typical activities such as: handprinting commitment to reduce single-use plastic use, collecting, sorting plastic waste in the factory premises and recycling them, planting trees in the factory premises to ensure green from the inside and the workshop “Solutions to plastic pollution in production” to raise awareness of reducing single-use plastic, with the goal of moving towards a green supply chain journey.

AB InBev's commitment to protecting the blue ocean

In 2023, the theme of World Oceans Day was launched by the United Nations “Planet Ocean: The Tide is Changing”. At AB InBev, with products made from simple ingredients, we understand the true value of precious resources, especially the marine environment.

AB InBev leverages nature-based solutions to build resilience where it is needed most. The company has committed to working with communities, WWF and The Nature Conservancy to build resilience and improve access to clean and safe water, including in marine environments.

With AB InBev's commitment to protecting the blue ocean, Corona is the first international beer brand to go plastic-free, and continues to lead with impactful initiatives and sustainable innovations across its global operations.

In Germany, Corona has used recycled plastic crates to house its reusable beer bottles. With its signature Corona blue and white color scheme, the innovation has won several packaging awards, including the PAC Global Award.

In Mexico, Corona has also connected with fishermen who have not gone to sea due to overfishing, to work together to clean up the ocean and collect plastic waste. These activities not only support the livelihoods of fishermen, but also contribute to solving the problem of ocean plastic pollution. This activity was awarded a Cannes Lions Global Gold in the SDG category.

At AB InBev, we understand that everything we do, whether as a business or as individuals, contributes to the healing and restoration of nature. It goes beyond recycling, reducing plastic waste, picking up trash from the ocean, and other environmental activities.

Above all, we identify our responsibility and commit to act to protect nature, to bring back green cover to the Amazon forests, to let rivers continue their flow in a country with many rivers like Vietnam, so that our future generations will be able to live green with real nature with more joy.

Tang Yuan

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