Heineken International B.V., commonly known as Heineken, is a leading global brewer headquartered in the Netherlands (NL). Founded in 1864, the company has grown to become one of the largest beer producers in the world, with a significant presence in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Heineken is renowned for its flagship lager, which is distinguished by its unique brewing process and quality ingredients. The company operates in the beverage industry, focusing primarily on the production and distribution of beer and cider. With a diverse portfolio that includes over 300 international, regional, and local brands, Heineken has established a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top brewers globally. Notable achievements include its commitment to sustainability and innovation, which have solidified its reputation as a forward-thinking leader in the brewing sector.
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Heineken International B.V., headquartered in the Netherlands (NL), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. The company is a current subsidiary of Heineken N.V., which cascades its climate commitments and initiatives down to its subsidiaries. Heineken N.V. has set ambitious climate targets, including commitments to reduce carbon emissions across its operations. However, specific reduction targets or achievements for Heineken International B.V. have not been disclosed. The company is involved in various sustainability initiatives, including participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and the RE100 initiative, all of which are aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in climate action. As a subsidiary, Heineken International B.V. aligns its climate strategies with those of Heineken N.V., focusing on reducing emissions across all scopes, including Scope 1, 2, and 3. The overarching goal is to contribute to a more sustainable brewing industry while addressing the challenges posed by climate change.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 1,264,000,000 | 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Heineken International B.V. is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.