Heineken UK Limited, a subsidiary of the globally renowned Heineken N.V., is a leading player in the beverages industry, headquartered in Great Britain. Established in 1864, the company has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including the introduction of its iconic lager, Heineken, which is celebrated for its distinctive taste and quality.
Operating primarily in the UK, Heineken UK Limited focuses on brewing and distributing a diverse range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Its core products include the flagship Heineken lager, as well as a variety of other beers and ciders, each crafted with unique brewing techniques that set them apart in a competitive market.
With a strong market position, Heineken UK Limited is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, making it a prominent name in the beverage sector.
+30 vs industry average
Heineken UK Limited’s score of 61 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Beverage Manufacturing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2025
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Heineken UK Limited's reported carbon emissions
Heineken UK Limited, headquartered in GB and operating within the Beverages industry, reported approximately 752,600,000 kg CO2e in total emissions for the year 2022. This figure encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Of this total, Scope 3 emissions accounted for roughly 716,930,000 kg CO2e, while combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions were approximately 35,650,000 kg CO2e. The company has disclosed Scope 3 emissions data but has not provided specific figures for Scope 1 or Scope 2 in 2022.
For 2018, Heineken UK Limited reported total emissions of approximately 43,049,000 kg CO2e. However, for this year, specific breakdowns for Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions were not disclosed, with indications of missing data for purchased goods and services within Scope 3, as well as total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
Data for the years 2020 and 2021 indicates the company provided production emission factors for carbon emissions per hectolitre of beer (0.031 in 2020 and 0.0257 in 2021) but did not disclose overall emissions data for these periods.
Heineken UK Limited's climate commitments and targets are cascaded from its ultimate parent company, Heineken N.V. (as per S&P Global naming conventions). This means that any Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) targets, RE100 commitments, and climate pledge initiatives are inherited from Heineken N.V. at cascade level 3, reflecting a current subsidiary relationship. Specific reduction targets and achievements for Heineken UK Limited are not detailed separately in the provided information, but its sustainability reporting is aligned with its parent organisation's broader climate strategy.
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Heineken UK Limited’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from Heineken N.V.
Carbon Disclosure Project
Inherited from Heineken N.V.The Climate Pledge
Inherited from Heineken N.V.UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
Inherited from Heineken N.V.RE 100
Inherited from Heineken N.V.Climate Action 100
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