HEINEKEN has its long-term Net-Zero and FLAG targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative
September 18 2023 - 6:04AM
HEINEKEN has its long-term Net-Zero and FLAG targets approved by
the Science Based Targets initiative
Amsterdam, 18 September 2023 – In 2021,
HEINEKEN announced the ambition to become net-zero by 2040. Two
years later, HEINEKEN’s net-zero and FLAG (Forest, Land and
Agriculture)* targets have been approved by the Science Based
Targets initiative (SBTi), becoming the first global brewer to pass
this sustainability milestone.SBTi’s approval affirms HEINEKEN’s
near- and long-term ambitions for decarbonisation, which are
aligned with the 1.5 degrees pathways required for a science-based
approach.
Dolf van den Brink, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board,
said: “When we first announced our intention to reach net-zero,
although we did not have all the answers, it was the right choice
for a company that has been here for 159 years and aims to be here
for many more. I am proud we continue to focus on delivering our
net-zero goals, and now we get to announce yet another step in this
journey.”
The FLAG targets further enhance HEINEKEN’s science-based
approach. As a result, HEINEKEN has updated its scope 3 reduction
target for 2030 to include:
- Reducing 30% of HEINEKEN’s scope 3 agriculture emissions
(FLAG)
- Reducing 25% of HEINEKEN’s non-agriculture Scope 3
emissions
- Address deforestation risks that exist from cultivating our
crops
We have updated our near-term targets and changed our baseline
year from 2018 to 2022 to reflect the company’s most accurate
footprint including significant recent acquisitions.
For complete details on HEINEKEN’s science-based targets, see
SBTi’s website.
The work has already
startedFrom barley to bar, HEINEKEN continues to
focus on concrete actions to reduce its carbon emissions, working
closely with customers, consumers, and suppliers.
Since 2018, HEINEKEN has reduced total carbon emissions on
scopes 1 and 2 by 18%. To achieve this, it has increased its
renewable electricity consumption to more than 50% and is investing
in renewable heat solutions heat solutions for its breweries. For
its agriculture target, HEINEKEN is supporting a low carbon farming
pilot programme and working with suppliers on their decarbonisation
plans.
For more details, see HEINEKEN’s 2022 Annual Report.
* FLAG stands for ‘Forest, Land and Agriculture,’ with
a specific focus to reduce the carbon footprint
from agriculture and stop deforestation from our most
important crops (barley, maize, and sugarcane).
-END-Press
enquiriesJoris Evers / Michael FuchsE-mail:
pressoffice@heineken.com Tel : +31-20-5239-355
Investor and analyst
enquiriesFederico Castillo Martinez / Mark
MatthewsE-mail: investors@heineken.comTel:
+31-20-5239-590About HEINEKENHEINEKEN is the
world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer and
marketer of premium and non-alcoholic beer and cider brands. Led by
the Heineken® brand, the Group has a portfolio of more than 300
international, regional, local and specialty beers and ciders. With
HEINEKEN’s over 90,000 employees, we brew the joy of true
togetherness to inspire a better world. Our dream is to shape the
future of beer and beyond to win the hearts of consumers. We are
committed to innovation, long-term brand investment, disciplined
sales execution and focused cost management. Through "Brew a Better
World", sustainability is embedded in the business. HEINEKEN has a
well-balanced geographic footprint with leadership positions in
both developed and developing markets. We operate breweries,
malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more
than 70 countries. Most recent information is available on our
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- Press release - HEINEKEN has its long-term Net-Zero and FLAG
targets approved by SBTi (18_09_2023)
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