Danish beer brewer Carlsberg has taken the lead in achieving 100 percent renewable electricity use in China, part of its efforts in contributing to building a greener industry in the country.

Over the past five years, Carlsberg China has cut carbon emissions by 74.9 percent and water consumption by 26.9 percent.

The Dazhulin Brewery in Chongqing currently has a water consumption rate of 2.19 hectolitre, which is the highest level in the Chinese beer sector.

Lee Chee Kong, president of Carlsberg China, said: "China has set the goal of reaching peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and becoming carbon neutral by 2060. Carlsberg is willing to contribute to this great goal and leading low-carbon change."

Carlsberg attaches great importance to sustainable development.

As one of the world's leading brewers, Carlsberg launched its sustainability program "Together Toward ZERO" in 2017, which sets four goals – zero carbon footprint, zero water waste, zero irresponsible drinking and zero accident culture.

In 2020, Carlsberg China achieved this commitment in China two years ahead of schedule. The annual use of renewable electricity reduces carbon dioxide emissions by more than 90,000 metric tons, equivalent to planting 3,500 acres of trees, or taking 65,000 cars off the road for a year.