AB InBev & PLANETech
Innovation
Lab
AB InBev and PLANETech are looking for startups that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve water usage efficiency.
You can reach us at: gals@israelinnovation.com
AB InBev and PLANETech are proud to present the AB InBev & PLANETech Innovation Lab. The program is designed to support AB InBev's environmental and climate goals and identify technologies that can solve climate challenges throughout the entire value chain.
Selected startups will work together with leading stakeholders from ABI's sustainability, supply and logistics teams to define a potential pilot structure, analyze potential value and business case, and leverage PLANETech's methodology to quantify their potential climate impact.
Startups that are found suitable, will have the opportunity to join the 100+ accelerator.
What Can You Get From The Program?
Build a pilot project with AB InBev’s tech innovation lab – Beer Garage, to implement your technology by submitting a detailed pilot plan including funding and resources
Expedited application into the AB InBev 100+ Sustainability Accelerator,
access to expert advisors, funding, and new networks
Quantify your technology's climate impact & build your climate value proposition using PLANETech's tools and experts
Direct access to ABI's Supply & Logistics teams around the world
Exposure to ZX Ventures and additional investors as part of the program
AB InBev is closely tied to the natural environment: agricultural crops and water are our key ingredients. We require raw materials for our packaging and we need energy and fuel to brew, transport and refrigerate our beers.
We know that understanding the potential climate-related risks and opportunities for our business and value chain should inform our long-term climate strategy. This is why we have announced an ambition to achieve net zero across our value chain by 2040.
“Building on the progress we have made towards our 2025 Sustainability Goals, we are mapping decarbonization pathways and aim to continue investing in partnerships and innovation towards our ambition to achieve net zero across our value chain by 2040.”
Michel Doukeris, CEO
Analyzing AB InBev's
Carbon Footprint
We assess and measure emissions across our entire value chain. In 2020, we estimated Scope 3 emissions represented over 85% of our total footprint which is why we aim to engage with our value chain partners to develop innovative solutions.
Timeline
March 7th
Application Open
April 13th
Startups Pitch
April 1st
Submission Deadline
May 21st
Pilot Projects Demo Day
AB InBev is set out to achieve ambitious climate and environment goals
At AB InBev, we are working to reduce our carbon footprint and leading the way on production and use of renewable energy throughout our supply chain. We aim to use as little water as possible across our operations, and help improve water quality and availability for businesses and communities.
Climate
Action
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Water Monitoring and AnalysisMeasuring and monitoring water quality Reliable, low-cost, easy-to-use technologies for measuring water at all points of consumption in our production facilities Technologies to help detect groundwater and find new sources of water
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Water Savings and Treatment in Manufacturing and Supply ChainWater reuse/recycling - improved wastewater & effluent treatment Water recovery systems; waterless/water efficient systems (e.g. for washing returnable bottles, CIP, sterilization treatment, filtration, refrigeration) Tech for effluent discharges (including brine, DE/KG)
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Watershed Conservation and StewardshipMore efficient and sustainable use of water in agriculture and irrigation New financing mechanisms for watershed conservation and management Retaining water in watershed soil Harvesting and scaling rainwater collection Cost effective water access, improved quality and/or sanitation service
Water Stewardship​
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Water Monitoring and AnalysisMeasuring and monitoring water quality Reliable, low-cost, easy-to-use technologies for measuring water at all points of consumption in our production facilities Technologies to help detect groundwater and find new sources of water
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Water Savings and Treatment in Manufacturing and Supply ChainWater reuse/recycling - improved wastewater & effluent treatment Water recovery systems; waterless/water efficient systems (e.g. for washing returnable bottles, CIP, sterilization treatment, filtration, refrigeration) Tech for effluent discharges (including brine, DE/KG)
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Watershed Conservation and StewardshipMore efficient and sustainable use of water in agriculture and irrigation New financing mechanisms for watershed conservation and management Retaining water in watershed soil Harvesting and scaling rainwater collection Cost effective water access, improved quality and/or sanitation service
Does your technology answer a challenge in the PLANETech Challenge map?
Expert Advisors
Juan Rodriguez
Global Director of Environment
Eugenia Goni Avellaneda
Environment & Energy Specialist, South America Zone
Tamar Weiss
Global Innovation Manager
Gal Ramot
Global Innovation Manager
Lucas Simionato
Global Energy & Fluids Manager
Andre Fourie
Global VP Sustainability
Virginia Covo Naranjo
Global Director Climate Action
Ilya Furman
Global Director Tech Logistics
Maria Forero Vega
Tech Supply Explore
Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is a multinational drinks company headquartered in Belgium. It’s the world’s largest beer brewer by both volume and revenue, operating more than 600 beer brands in 150 countries.
We're building a company to last, brewing beer and building brands that will continue to bring people together for the next 100 years and beyond. With centuries of brewing history, we've seen countless new friendships, connections and experiences built on a shared love of beer.
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We dream big to create a future with more cheers - a future that everyone can celebrate, and everyone can share. We aspire to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities and the world. Therefore, we are contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and broader global sustainable development agenda while building resilient supply chains, productive communities, and a healthier environment. We have placed a deliberate focus on contributing progress toward the goals where we can use our scale and partnerships to drive meaningful positive change and we're constantly looking for new technologies to help us get there.
PLANETech is a nonprofit innovation community for climate change technologies - a joint venture of the Israel Innovation Institute and Consensus Business Group. PLANETech aims to lead the Israeli and global climate tech ecosystem in tackling climate change via a combination of approaches. This is done by modifying business focus and technologies towards climate change challenges, supporting the deployment and implementation of innovative climate technologies, and by building a global network for climate tech innovators while promoting Israel as a world center for climate change technologies.
