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GENERAL INFORMATION
Born in 1895, SAB Ltd is the South African subsidiary of SABMiller plc, one of the largest brewers by volume in the world. SAB plc acquired the Miller Brewing Company in July 2002 and SABMiller was formed.
SAB was the first industrial company to be listed on the JSE Securities Exchange, in 1897.
Beer, from growing natural resources through to retailing, combined with the soft drinks value chain, is indirectly responsible for at least 1 000 000 jobs in South Africa.
SAB operates seven breweries in South Africa with the brand portfolio of ten beers and three flavoured alcohol drinks (FADs).
SAB has an annual brewing capacity of 3.1-billion litres.
SAB Limited employs 5300 at SAB and, including ABI , now some 8600 people in South Africa.
On average, employees receive seven days training per year (the international best practice mark is five days).
SAB offers and encourages free HIV/AIDS testing and counselling to all employees. We also ensure all employees and their families have access to antiretroviral treatment and therapy.
All SAB Ltd's breweries have the ISO 14001 international environmental management system certification.
Dimensions
| 7 |
Breweries |
| 41 |
Depots |
| 12 |
Independent Distributors and 2 franchise distributors |
| 2 |
Malting plants |
| 1 |
Hop production plant |
| 250 |
Independent owner-drivers and Distributor Operators |
| 60% |
of total beer delivered by owner-drivers |
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+160 |
The number of emerging farmers producing barley for SAB through its empowerment project |
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8800 |
Number of employees in SAB Ltd, including ABI |
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+1m |
The number of South Africans employed in the beer and soft drinks value chain in SA |
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+R8bn |
The amount paid in taxes by SAB annually |
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R1.4bn |
The amount paid by our beer business on commercial equity in F05 |
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R5bn |
The investment by SAB from 2005-2009 to upgrade its facilities, efficiencies and operations in SA |
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R150m |
The amount invested by SAB in community partnerships and sponsorships every year |
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22 500 |
The number of young adult South Africans provided with business skills through SAB KickStart |
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