The Buffalo Brewing Company CSR
Strategic Approach
Established in 2021, The Buffalo Brewing Company (“TBBC”) produces opaque beer under the Nyathi brand.
In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which seeks to promote quality education, the business supports the development of arts and culture in youth.
The completion of St Marnock’s school block reflects TBBC's deep commitment to community development and educational advancement. By investing in this project, TBBC enhanced educational opportunities and demonstrated its’ responsibility to support and uplift the communities it serves, ensuring that the pupils have access to resources and spaces they need to achieve their full potential.
Plastic Bottle Recycling
TBBC’s partnership with the various waste bottle refuse collectors, reflects TBBC's commitment to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. By collaborating with these organisations, TBBC is taking a proactive step towards reducing waste and promoting recycling within the community. This partnership not only supports effective bottle collection and recycling processes, but it also supports the community of brick moulders who use the recycled material as straps.
St Marnock’s School Block
Sustainability
TBBC is also deeply committed to sustainability, driving initiatives that reflect its devotion to environmental stewardship and long-term ecological balance.
Through innovative practices, such as 100% waste recycling on factory PET waste, installation of a power factor correction unit, condensate recovery of over 70% and reduced water consumption ration by over 35%, TBBC strives to minimise their environmental footprint. TBBC’s sustainability journey is more than just a corporate responsibility; it is also a fundamental aspect of its mission to build a greener, more resilient future for generations to come.
Our People
Through a range of comprehensive staff welfare initiatives, TBBC dedicates itself to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment. The company’s commitment extends to professional development opportunities, recognising and rewarding achievements, and creating a culture of inclusivity and respect. By investing in the staff’s personal and professional growth, TBBC aims to create a thriving workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered, ultimately driving its collective success and satisfaction. The company’s employees participated in a variety of training programmes focused on cyber security, taxation, and technical guidance training in collaboration with ZESA.
In the just ended financial year, TBBC had a total of 204 employees, and women accounted for 15% of the total workforce, a figure that is increasing each quarter.
Employee of the year: Vengesai Mubatapasi (Trade Marketing Officer) together with Richard Mann (MD) to his left and Martin Dzingai (HR Manager) to his right