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HEINEKEN

HEINEKEN, officially known as Heineken N.V., is a leading global brewer headquartered in Mexico (MX). Established in 1864, the company has grown to become one of the largest players in the beverage industry, with a strong presence in over 70 countries. HEINEKEN is renowned for its diverse portfolio of beers, including the iconic Heineken Lager, which is distinguished by its unique brewing process and quality ingredients. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, HEINEKEN has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of various premium and craft beer brands. The company is recognised for its market leadership, consistently ranking among the top brewers worldwide. Its dedication to responsible drinking and community engagement further solidifies its reputation as a socially responsible enterprise in the competitive beverage landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

29

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

5

Industry Benchmark

HEINEKEN's score of 29 is higher than 96% 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 reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,662,263,000 kg CO2e, a reduction from about 1,852,417,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The emissions breakdown for 2023 includes Scope 1 emissions of about 130,499,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 14,550,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 1,517,214,000 kg CO2e. Despite these reductions, HEINEKEN has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The company continues to focus on sustainability within its operations, but further details on its long-term climate commitments remain unspecified.

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20222023
Scope 1
150,217,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
56,086,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
1,646,114,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. HEINEKEN's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 MX, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

HEINEKEN is not committed to any 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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