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Heineken

Heineken N.V., a leading global brewer, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates in over 70 countries worldwide. Founded in 1864, the company has established itself as a key player in the beverage industry, primarily focusing on the production and distribution of beer. Heineken's flagship product, the iconic Heineken Lager, is renowned for its distinctive taste and quality, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a diverse portfolio that includes over 300 international, regional, and local beer brands, Heineken has achieved significant milestones, including becoming the second-largest brewer globally. The company's commitment to innovation and sustainability has further solidified its market position, making it a notable name in the brewing sector.

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65

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Beverage Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

15

Industry Benchmark

Heineken's score of 65 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Heineken's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Heineken N.V. reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15,309,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 993,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,116,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. Heineken's near-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline, alongside a commitment to source 100% renewable electricity by the same year. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Notably, Heineken has also pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025. Long-term, Heineken plans to maintain at least a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2040 and achieve a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040, both from a 2022 base year. The company is actively working towards these targets as part of its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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Scope 1
1,264,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
737,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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-
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heineken's primary industry is Beverages, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Heineken is headquartered in NL, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Heineken is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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