Heineken Holding N.V.
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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Heineken Holding N.V.'s score of 33 is higher than 63% 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 15,309,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 993,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of around 200,000,000 kg CO2e, and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling approximately 14,116,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown reveals substantial contributions from purchased goods and services (about 9,803,000,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (approximately 1,547,000,000 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 commitment reflects a proactive approach to reducing their carbon footprint and aligns with industry standards for climate action. The company’s emissions data is cascaded from its parent organization, Heineken Holding N.V., ensuring a comprehensive understanding of its environmental impact. Overall, Heineken's climate strategy demonstrates a commitment to transparency and accountability in addressing carbon emissions across all scopes, with a clear target for significant reductions in the near term.
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| 2018 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 17,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Heineken Holding N.V. 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.
