GGBL makes progress in social investment

The Parent company of Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited (GGBL), Diageo Plc, has launched its annual report which shows progress made in the areas of social investment.

The company began a new chapter in their approach to sustainability and responsibility when they launched their 2020 Sustainability and Responsibility targets. 

Speaking to the Daily Graphic, the Managing Director of GGBL, Mr Francis Agbonlahor, said the company’s commitment toward achieving the Diageo 2020 sustainability targets remained their topmost priority.

“We are committed to ensuring the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. Like many others, we know this product can be misused hence our strategic partnerships to promote responsible drinking” he said.

Collaboration

Over the years, Mr Agbonlahor said GGBL has partnered the National Road Safety Commission, Motor and Traffic Transport Department of the Ghana Police Service, Total Petroleum Ghana Limited University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry and various commercial drivers’ unions to realise the targets.

The targets aligns with 12 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Building on a long tradition of contributing to society as a company with strong governance and ethics, their new 2020 targets focuses on the issues that are central to business, creating a positive role for alcohol in society, building thriving communities and reducing environmental impact.