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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Heineken's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Heineken's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Heineken reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 15,309,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 993,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 14,116,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint significantly. Heineken has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% by 2030, using 2022 as the base year. Additionally, Heineken plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 58% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, the company targets a 25% reduction within the same timeframe. Heineken also commits to reducing its Scope 3 FLAG (Forestry, Land Use, and Agriculture) emissions by 30.3% by 2030 and aims for an 80% reduction by 2040. Furthermore, the company has pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025. These initiatives align with Heineken's broader sustainability strategy, reflecting its dedication to addressing climate change and promoting environmental responsibility.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 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 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
