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Heineken NV

Common Name
Heineken
Country
Netherlands
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Beverages - Brewers
Employees
85,000
Ticker
HEIA
Exchange
EURONEXT
Description
Heineken N.V. is a leading multinational brewer headquartered in Amsterdam, recognized as the largest beer producer in Western Europe and the world's second-largest brewer by volume. Founded in 1864, ...

Heineken's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Heineken completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).

Heineken has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Heineken’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Heineken's Annual Report 2024
a. Heineken's Annual Report 2024
b. Heineken's Annual Report 2022
b. Heineken's Annual Report 2022

Insights into Heineken's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofHeineken amounted to1,837,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a

Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Heinekenincreased by 43.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

Heineken's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240300 k600 k900 k1.2 MtCO2e+5%0%-8%-4%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Heineken's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Heineken were 974,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Heineken reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Heineken's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.53%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Heineken's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 3.94%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a

What are Heineken's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Heineken reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 117,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 863,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Heineken reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Heineken's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have increased by 76.48%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ab

What methodology does Heineken use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Heineken reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Heineken's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320240250 k500 k750 k1 MtCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Heineken's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Heineken reported 14,815,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a

The 2024 disclosure of Heineken includes a breakdown across 13of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 9 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Heineken's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202404.5 M9 M13.5 M18 MtCO2e+9%-18%-10%+14%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Heineken's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Heineken reported total Scope 3 emissions of 14,815,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 89.6%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.4%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Heineken reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2020, Heineken's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Heineken's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Heineken's Scope 3 emissions increased by 13.95%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Heineken disclose?

In 2024, Heineken reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a

This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.

What are the main sources of Heineken's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Heineken's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 10,188,000 tCOâ‚‚e(68.77%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,720,000 tCOâ‚‚e(11.61%)
  • Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,345,000 tCOâ‚‚e(9.08%)

Heineken's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(11.6%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(68.8%)Use of Sold Products(Cat. 11)(9.1%)

Insights into Heineken’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Heineken reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 974,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 31,032 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 31.39 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Heineken's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1,00010,000100,0001,000,00010,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1005005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)Koninklijke Ahold DelhaizeYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,695,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 92,986Scope 1 Intensity: 18.23 tCO2e/$MAsahi Group HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 463,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,723Scope 1 Intensity: 24.73 tCO2e/$MCarlsbergYear: 2024Scope 1: 331,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,454Scope 1 Intensity: 31.66 tCO2e/$MX5 Retail GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,745,875 tCO2eRevenue: $M 34,356Scope 1 Intensity: 50.82 tCO2e/$MRoyal UnibrewYear: 2024Scope 1: 34,524 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,096Scope 1 Intensity: 16.48 tCO2e/$MHeineken MalaysiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,743 tCO2eRevenue: $M 625Scope 1 Intensity: 9.18 tCO2e/$MC&C GroupYear: 2025Scope 1: 17,623 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,498Scope 1 Intensity: 11.76 tCO2e/$MSichuan SwellfunYear: 2023Scope 1: 24,095 tCO2eRevenue: $M 697Scope 1 Intensity: 34.57 tCO2e/$MConstellation BrandsYear: 2025Scope 1: 303,607 tCO2eRevenue: $M 10,209Scope 1 Intensity: 29.74 tCO2e/$MMolson Coors BeverageYear: 2024Scope 1: 525,506 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,627Scope 1 Intensity: 45.20 tCO2e/$MChongqing BreweryYear: 2024Scope 1: 79,060 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,007Scope 1 Intensity: 39.40 tCO2e/$MOlviYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 684Scope 1 Intensity: 16.76 tCO2e/$MCompania Cervecerias UnidasYear: 2024Scope 1: 21,765 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,923Scope 1 Intensity: 7.45 tCO2e/$MChina Resources Beer HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 167,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,763Scope 1 Intensity: 28.98 tCO2e/$MCarlsberg Brewery MalaysiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,386 tCO2eRevenue: $M 531Scope 1 Intensity: 8.25 tCO2e/$MForFarmersYear: 2024Scope 1: 57,809 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,857Scope 1 Intensity: 20.23 tCO2e/$MTsingtao BreweryYear: 2024Scope 1: 190,388 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,404Scope 1 Intensity: 43.23 tCO2e/$MSligro Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,348 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,007Scope 1 Intensity: 9.09 tCO2e/$MAmbevYear: 2024Scope 1: 483,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,479Scope 1 Intensity: 33.36 tCO2e/$MAnheuser-Busch InbevYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,490,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 51,066Scope 1 Intensity: 48.76 tCO2e/$MHarboes BryggeriYear: 2025Scope 1: 12,453 tCO2eRevenue: $M 277Scope 1 Intensity: 45.01 tCO2e/$MFomento Economico MexicanoYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,003,012 tCO2eRevenue: $M 37,705Scope 1 Intensity: 26.60 tCO2e/$MTakara HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 61,374 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,241Scope 1 Intensity: 27.39 tCO2e/$MUnited BreweriesYear: 2025Scope 1: 5,390 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,006Scope 1 Intensity: 5.36 tCO2e/$MHeinekenYear: 2024Scope 1: 974,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 31,032Scope 1 Intensity: 31.39 tCO2e/$M

How does Heineken's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Heineken reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 31.39 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 26.99, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Heineken rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Heineken ranked 16 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a

Heineken is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a

Insights into Heineken's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Heineken reported a total carbon footprint of 16,652,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 16.59% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to Heineken's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.97% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.85%.a

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