Heineken N.V., a leading name in the global beverages industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates in over 70 countries worldwide. Founded in 1864, the company has established itself as a pioneer in brewing, with a rich heritage that includes the introduction of the iconic Heineken lager, renowned for its distinctive taste and quality.
With a diverse portfolio that includes over 300 international, regional, and local beer brands, Heineken stands out for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the largest brewers globally, and is celebrated for its premium products and strong market presence. Heineken's dedication to excellence and responsible drinking continues to solidify its position as a leader in the beverages sector.
+70 vs industry average
Heineken’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Heineken's reported carbon emissions
Heineken NV, a leading beverages company headquartered in NL, has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact. In 2025, the company reported total global emissions of approximately 14.9 billion kg CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 928 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 105 million kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant portion from Scope 3 emissions, amounting to roughly 13.9 billion kg CO2e. The largest contributor within Scope 3 is purchased goods and services, accounting for approximately 9.5 billion kg CO2e, followed by upstream transportation and distribution at about 1.6 billion kg CO2e, and use of sold products at around 1.3 billion kg CO2e.
Heineken has set ambitious climate targets, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This aligns with their commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a near-term goal to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 90% by 2030, using a 2022 base year. Concurrently, the company aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity to 100% by 2030 and reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Furthermore, Heineken has pledged to reduce its Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) GHG emissions by 30.3% by 2030 and has committed to no deforestation by 2025.
The company has also achieved interim targets, such as reducing CO2 emissions in production by 40% between 2015 and 2020. Heineken is a signatory of the Amazon Climate Pledge, reinforcing its dedication to climate action.
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Heineken’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2025
1% reduction in all scopes
Heineken Spain is committed to reaching net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions at its production sites by 2025.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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