Heineken NV
Heineken's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Heineken's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Heineken amounted to 1,778,000 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).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Heineken decreased by 3.21%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Heineken's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Heineken's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Heineken were 928,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Heineken reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, Heineken's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.94%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Heineken's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.72%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Heineken's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Heineken reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 105,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 850,000 tCO₂e 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 73.82%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Heineken's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Heineken's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Heineken use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, 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
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Heineken's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Heineken reported 13,891,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Heineken includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Heineken's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Heineken's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Heineken reported total Scope 3 emissions of 13,891,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 89.34% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 10.66% 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 emissions have decreased by 13.84%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Heineken's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Heineken's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Heineken disclose?
In 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to Heineken's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 9,508,000 tCO₂e (68.45%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,626,000 tCO₂e (11.71%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 1,292,000 tCO₂e (9.3%)
Heineken's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Heineken’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Heineken reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 928,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 33,804 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 27.45 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Heineken's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Heineken's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Heineken reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 27.45 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 25.67, 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 2025, Heineken ranked 15 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2025, Heineken reported a total carbon footprint of 15,669,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 5.9% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Heineken's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 88.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 5.92%.a