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Heineken Holding N.V. Sustainability Profile

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Heineken Holding N.V., commonly referred to as Heineken, is a leading global brewer headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1864, the company has established a strong presence in various operational regions, including Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Heineken operates primarily in the beverage industry, focusing on the production and distribution of beer and cider. The company is renowned for its flagship product, Heineken Lager, which is distinguished by its unique brewing process and quality ingredients. Over the years, Heineken has achieved significant milestones, including the acquisition of numerous breweries and the expansion of its product portfolio to include a diverse range of international and local brands. With a robust market position, Heineken continues to be recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation within the brewing sector.

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33

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.

25

Industry Benchmark

Heineken Holding N.V.'s score of 33 is higher than 59% 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 Holding N.V.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Heineken Holding N.V. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15.3 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 993 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 200 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to around 14.1 billion kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 9.8 billion kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1.5 billion kg CO2e). Heineken has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This target reflects a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company's commitment is part of a broader strategy to enhance sustainability across its operations and supply chain. The emissions data is cascaded from Heineken Holding N.V. as a current subsidiary, ensuring that the reported figures are reflective of the company's performance and commitments.

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20182023
Scope 1
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000,000,000
Scope 2
-
000,000,000
Scope 3
17,600,000,000
00,000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Heineken Holding N.V.'s Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heineken Holding N.V.'s primary industry is Beverage Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Heineken Holding N.V.'s Location?

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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 Holding N.V. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Heineken Holding N.V.'s Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Heineken Holding N.V.'s Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 20% last year and decreased by approximately 20% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 69% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
69%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
11%
Use of Sold Products
8%
Capital Goods
5%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
Investments
<1%
Upstream Leased Assets
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Heineken Holding N.V.'s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Heineken Holding N.V. has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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