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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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100

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.

21

Industry Benchmark

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Heineken's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Heineken reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,906,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 974,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 117,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and a significant 14,815,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2040. Heineken's near-term targets include a 90% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. Additionally, the company plans to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 21% by 2030, with a more aggressive target of 30.3% for specific categories. In previous years, Heineken has demonstrated progress, achieving a 30% reduction in production emissions by 2014 compared to 2008 levels. The company is committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 58% in 2022 to 100% by 2030, further supporting its sustainability goals. Overall, Heineken's comprehensive approach to reducing carbon emissions reflects its commitment to environmental responsibility and aligns with industry standards for climate action.

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Scope 1
1,264,000,000
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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
000,000,000
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000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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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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