Heineken NV
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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Heineken's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Heineken amounted to 1,837,000 metric 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).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Heineken increased by 43.29%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.
Heineken's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- 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).
Has Heineken reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Heineken's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 18.08%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
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.
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.
Has Heineken reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Heineken's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 42.41%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
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.
Heineken's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- 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.
The 2024 disclosure of Heineken includes a breakdown across 13 of 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 chain
Heineken's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- 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).
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.
Has Heineken reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Heineken's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
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.
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.
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:
- 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
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.
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%.