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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Heineken's score of 44 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 15,300,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 14,100,000,000 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 to achieve a 25% reduction in emissions from various categories, including purchased goods and services, waste generated in operations, and business travel, also by 2030. Long-term, Heineken commits to maintaining at least a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 2030 through 2040, and a 90% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2040, again using 2022 as the baseline. Furthermore, the company has pledged to reduce its Scope 3 FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, Agriculture, and Goods) emissions by 80% by 2040 and to achieve no deforestation in its primary commodities by 2025. These commitments reflect Heineken's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with industry standards for sustainability.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heineken's primary industry is , which is very 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.

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The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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