Managing water risk to business and local communities - in pictures

SABMiller’s breweries often share water sources with local communities. Photograph: SABMiller

Community investment schemes have been implemented to ensure the provision of clean water. Photograph: Ed Robinson/Ed Robinson/OneRedEye

Over 90% of the water used to produce beer goes into growing crops, such as maize. Photograph: Ed Robinson/Tom Parker/OneRedEye

Working with farmers can help them irrigate more efficiently, leading to significant water savings.
Photograph: SAB Miller

SABMiller has set the demanding target of reducing water use in its breweries per hectolitre of lager produced by 25% by 2015. Photograph: SABMiller

Water that is originally used to wash tanks is later reused to wash brewery floors. Photograph: Ed Robinson/Tom Parker/OneRedEye

In the past, conveyer belts were lubricated by soapy water; this has been replaced by waterless technology in order to drive water efficiency. Photograph: Tom Parker/OneRedEye

The finished product: Friends enjoy a Mosi beer by the breathtaking Victoria Falls or Mosi oa Tunya, after which the beer is named. Photograph: Ed Robinson/Tom Parker/OneRedEye