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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Heineken Holding N.V.'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.

33

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.

20

Industry Benchmark

Heineken Holding N.V.'s score of 33 is higher than 92% 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 993,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 200,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 14,116,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain, including those from purchased goods and services, transportation, and the use of sold products. Heineken has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. This commitment reflects their proactive approach to addressing climate change and reducing their overall carbon footprint. The company is actively working towards these targets, demonstrating a strong commitment to sustainability in the brewing industry.

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000,000,000
Scope 2
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Scope 3
17,600,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Heineken Holding N.V.'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 Holding N.V. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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