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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.
How does Heineken's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Heineken's score of 89 is higher than 94% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Heineken reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,309,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 993,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at 200,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 14,116,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents a decrease from 2022, where total emissions were about 17,578,000,000 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 reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% within the same timeframe. Heineken's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its participation in the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), where it has committed to a 21% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. The company also aims to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 58% in 2022 to 100% by 2030. Overall, Heineken's climate strategy reflects a strong commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and global climate goals.
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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 | 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 |
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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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.