Heineken sustainability score: 45/100

Heineken reported 974,000 tCO₂e Scope 1 and 117,000 tCO₂e market-based Scope 2 in 2024 under CSRD/ESRS standards. Scope 1 decreased 3.94% year-on-year and 34% since 2022 baseline. Multi-year tracking with granular breakdown and third-party assurance in place.

Scope 3 emissions reported at 14.8 MtCO₂e across 13 of 15 GHG Protocol categories in 2024. 56 suppliers have set SBTi targets; packaging suppliers representing 80% of packaging footprint committed to SBTi. REfresh Alliance launched with 10 beverage companies to scale renewable electricity adoption.

Scope 1&2 fell 34% since 2022 baseline, tracking toward 2030 net-zero target. Scope 3 fell 14% versus baseline. 2024 total emissions of 16.65 MtCO₂e appear above 2022 baseline, partly due to expanded reporting from 9 to 13 categories, introducing measurement uncertainty.

84% of global electricity from renewable sources in 2024; 50% of total energy consumption renewable. Heineken uses PPAs, on-site solar, and renewable thermal investments (heat pumps in Hungary, electric boilers in Ethiopia, solar thermal in Spain). No reliance on unbundled RECs. Fossil fuels still power 50% of total energy.

First global brewer with SBTi-validated FLAG targets targeting 30% agriculture-emissions reduction by 2030. TRANSITIONS regenerative agriculture programme launched with 200 farmers on 25,000 hectares in France, scaling to 1,000 by 2026. Quantified nature footprint and deforestation-free certification across full supply chain not yet confirmed.

39% of volumes in reusable packaging; 44% recycled content in bottles and cans; 98% packaging recyclable by design. 2030 targets: 43% reusable, 50% recycled content, 99% recyclable. 61% of volumes still in single-use packaging; virgin material use continues.

Water usage improved to 3.1 hl/hl in 2024 from 3.2 hl/hl in 2023; target 2.6 hl/hl globally. 36 active water replenishment projects including reforestation in Brazil, Ethiopia, Malaysia. Water-stressed sites increased from 32 to 41 in 2024. Ethiopian brewery showed rising grey water footprint 2019–2023.

SBTi-validated near-term and long-term targets plus FLAG targets (first global brewer, approved 2023). Net zero Scope 1&2 by 2030 (90% absolute reduction); net zero value chain by 2040. Scope 3: FLAG -30%, non-FLAG -25% by 2030 versus 2022. Max 10% residual emissions via high-quality removal credits only.

First CSRD/ESRS-aligned Annual Report 2024 integrating financial and sustainability data. Expanded Scope 3 disclosure (13 of 15 categories), TCFD alignment, Senior Director Global Sustainability, board oversight. Third-party assurance in place. No evidence of executive compensation linked to sustainability targets or mission-locked structure.

Brazil CONAR ruling (2022) required amendment of claims about '100% green energy' and 'zero CO₂ emissions' — regulatory correction for overstated marketing. InfluenceMap rates Heineken highly on direct climate engagement. Member of European Round Table for Industry with mixed EU climate policy positions. No published lobbying audit.