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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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86

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

Heineken's score of 86 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 reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 13,455,000 kg CO2e, with 1,014,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 12,408,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. Heineken's near-term targets include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 58% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Heineken aims for a 25% reduction in emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and other categories by the same deadline. Furthermore, Heineken has committed to reducing its Scope 3 FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, Agriculture, and Goods) emissions by 30.3% by 2030 and 80% by 2040, also from a 2022 baseline. The company has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025. These initiatives reflect Heineken's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.

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Scope 1
1,264,000,000
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000,000
Scope 2
737,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
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000,000,000
000,000,000
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Scope 3
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00,000,000
00,000,000
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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. This request for Heineken is in NL, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Heineken is participating in some 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.

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

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