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Heineken N.V., a leading name in the global beverages industry, is headquartered in the Netherlands (NL) and operates in over 70 countries worldwide. Founded in 1864, the company has established itself as a pioneer in brewing, with a rich heritage that includes the introduction of the iconic Heineken lager, renowned for its distinctive taste and quality.
With a diverse portfolio that includes over 300 international, regional, and local beer brands, Heineken stands out for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as being one of the largest brewers globally, and is celebrated for its premium products and strong market presence. Heineken's dedication to excellence and responsible drinking continues to solidify its position as a leader in the beverages sector.
+72 vs industry average
Heineken’s score of 100 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Beverage Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
The Beverage Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 34% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Heineken, a Netherlands-headquartered Beverages company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 14.92 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This includes about 928 million kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 105 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 13.89 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
Heineken is committed to several climate goals, including achieving net-zero across its entire value chain (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 2040. The company also has an interim target to reach net-zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and reduce Scope 3 emissions by 21% by 2030, aiming for an overall 30% reduction in absolute emissions across its value chain by 2030, from a 2021 baseline.
Validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Heineken N.V. has committed to several near-term and long-term targets. These include reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% by 2030 from a 2022 base year. Additionally, they aim to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 25% within the same timeframe, covering categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, business travel, employee commuting, upstream leased assets, use of sold products, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. For the long term, Heineken N.V. commits to maintaining at least 90% absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions reductions from 2030 through 2040 from a 2022 base year, and to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2040 from a 2022 base year. Heineken N.V. also commits to net-zero GHG emissions across the value chain by 2040.
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90% reduction in Scope 2
Heineken N.V. commits to reduce absolute scope 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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90% reduction in Scope 1
Heineken N.V. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 GHG emissions 90% by 2030 from a 2022 base year.
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25% reduction in scope 3 total
Heineken N.V. further commits to reduce absolute scope 3 GHG emissions 25% within the same timeframe.
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