This archive report was first published on 16 July 2019.
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has made significant strides in reducing its energy consumption, saving the company around Sh70 million in the last year alone.
According to KBL Managing Director Jane Karuku, the company has managed to reduce its energy use by 8% despite a rise in volume, resulting in a saving of 15 million Kilowatts (KW).
Additionally, the company's sustainability strategy has led to a 4% reduction in water usage, saving over 67 million litres of water in the past year.
The meeting, which took place on July 12th, was attended by representatives from the Energy and Water ministries, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), and other stakeholders.
Principal Secretary State Department of Energy Dr Eng. Joseph Njoroge emphasized the importance of energy in achieving the Big 4 Agenda, particularly in the manufacturing sector.
"Energy is a significant enabler for achieving the Big 4 Agenda, especially in the manufacturing sector," Dr Njoroge said.
Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) CEO Phyllis Wakiaga noted that sustainable manufacturing will be driven by knowledge sharing between industry players to fully realize the impact of the sustainability agenda.
"It is estimated that industries that have participated in the Energy Management Awards have a combined energy savings worth Sh13.7 billion over the last 15 years," Ms Wakiaga said.
