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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In 2023, Heineken reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 15,309,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 993,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and a significant 14,116,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 combined were about 1,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Heineken has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. This includes a near-term target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2022 baseline. 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 by 2030, with a specific interim target to cut Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 30.3% by the same year. The company has also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025. Heineken's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflects its commitment to sustainable practices in the food and beverage sector.
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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 | 000,000,000 | 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 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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