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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

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95

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Heineken UK Limited's score of 95 is higher than 100% 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 2024, Heineken UK Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 15,906,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 974,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 117,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 14,815,000,000 kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services contributing about 10,188,000,000 kg CO2e. Heineken has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a minimum 90% reduction in absolute emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2022 as the baseline year. The company plans to neutralise a maximum of 10% of any residual emissions through high-quality carbon removals. This commitment reflects Heineken's dedication to achieving net-zero emissions while addressing the significant impact of its supply chain emissions, particularly in Scope 3. Overall, Heineken UK Limited is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions, aligning with industry standards and climate action goals.

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202220232024
Scope 1
1,014,000,000
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Scope 2
268,000,000
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Scope 3
14,399,000,000
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00,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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

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 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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