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Heineken UK Limited

Heineken UK Limited, a subsidiary of the globally renowned Heineken N.V., is headquartered in Great Britain and operates extensively across the UK market. Founded in 1864, Heineken has established itself as a leader in the brewing industry, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. The company primarily focuses on brewing and distributing a diverse range of beers, with its flagship product, Heineken Lager, standing out for its distinctive taste and premium quality. Heineken UK Limited has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of various craft and specialty beers, catering to evolving consumer preferences. With a strong market position, Heineken UK Limited is recognised for its sustainability initiatives and community engagement, reinforcing its reputation as a responsible brewer in the competitive beverage landscape.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Heineken UK Limited'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.

61

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Heineken UK Limited's score of 61 is higher than 97% 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 UK Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Heineken UK Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 752,600,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 35,650,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 2 emissions, while the majority, approximately 716,930,000 kg CO2e, falls under Scope 3 emissions. The company has maintained the same total emissions level as in 2021, indicating a stable carbon footprint during this period. Heineken UK Limited has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they are actively engaged in sustainability practices within the beverage industry, focusing on reducing carbon emissions per hectolitre of beer produced. In 2021, their carbon emissions per hectolitre were reported at approximately 0.0257 kg CO2e. As a major player in the beverage sector, Heineken UK Limited is expected to align with industry standards and best practices in climate action, although specific commitments or targets have not been detailed in the available data.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heineken UK Limited's primary industry is Beverages, which is low 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. This request for Heineken UK Limited is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Heineken UK Limited is not participating in any 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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