Biomass facility shrinks emissions in Laos

Lao Brewery Company is taking a step towards a greener future and a ZERO carbon footprint with the opening of a new biomass energy facility in March 2025.

Developed in partnership with VN Green Energy Company, the new biomass facility will replace fossil fuels with steam at the Vientiane Brewery – covering approximately 80% of the brewery’s energy needs and reducing our dependence on fossil-fuel generated energy. With this shift, our Laos business will reach its zero brewery emissions target five years ahead of schedule! This initiative aligns with the Lao government’s push for renewable energy adoption and contributes significantly to Carlsberg Group’s ambition of net-zero brewing by 2030.

"LBC’s transition to biomass energy is a fantastic example of how our breweries can take steps to reduce emissions and create lasting change," our CEO, Jacob Aarup-Andersen, said when he attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony in Laos in March of 2025. "Carlsberg is committed to setting new standards in sustainability across all our markets, supporting global and local efforts to drive a low-carbon future," he added.