(Hong Kong, 19 January 2024) Budweiser Brewing Company APAC ("Bud APAC", SEHK:1876), the largest beer company in Asia-Pacific, is proud to announce that the company has been certified as the third consecutive year of Top Employer in China, India, and South Korea by the Top Employer Institute, recognizing the company’s excellence in delivering an outstanding employee experience.

“This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating a workplace where our employees can thrive and grow. We will continue to prioritize our people and strive for even greater achievements in the future." said Linda Qian, Bud APAC’s Chief People Officer.

Budweiser APAC is dedicated to fostering an environment where our team members are empowered to express their authentic selves and are provided with opportunities to unleash their full potential. It is through collaborative effort and shared victories that we fulfill our purpose of dreaming big to create a future with more cheers, a future of work that is more inclusive, diverse, and equitable, and to further our dream of becoming the most loved high-quality growth leader in the beverage industry.

The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.

Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: “An excellent human resources management system often brings out the best in individuals and organizations.In our research this year, we witnessed the remarkable performance of Budweiser APAC. It has shown a strong commitment to the personal development and overall well-being of its employees in China, India, and South Korea. They are actively creating a better work environment, and their achievements are evident.”

About Budweiser APAC

Budweiser Brewing Company APAC Limited (“Bud APAC”) is the largest beer company in Asia Pacific, with leadership positions in Premium and Super Premium beer segments. It brews, imports, markets, distributes and sells a portfolio of more than 50 beer brands, including Budweiser®, Stella Artois®, Corona®, Hoegaarden®, Cass® and Harbin®. Bud APAC has expanded beyond beer into new categories such as ready-to-drink, energy drinks and spirits in recent years. Through its local subsidiaries, Bud APAC operates in its principal markets, including China, South Korea, India and Vietnam. Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, China, Bud APAC operates 47 breweries and employs approximately 26,000 colleagues across APAC.

Bud APAC is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code “1876” and is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index. The company is a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the public company based in Leuven, Belgium and listed on Euronext which has over 600 years of brewing heritage and an extensive global presence.

About Top Employers Institute

Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in People Practices. We help accelerate these practices to enrich the world of work. Through the Top Employers Institute Certification Programme, participating companies can be validated, certified, and recognised as an employer of choice. Top Employers Institute has certified 2,300 organisations in 122 countries/regions. These certified Top Employers positively impact the lives of over 9 million employees globally.