Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial, Sourcing Renewables - February 24, 2025
Heineken Lowers Emissions 34%
Since 2022, Heineken achieved a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
In 2024, the beer manufacturer lowered Scope 3 emissions by 14% with a contribution from forest, land and agriculture (FLAG 23% and non-FLAG 11%) compared to its 2022 baseline.
Heineken is collaborating with Siemens, Royal HaskoningDHV, NIRAS, Engie and Arcadis to drive decarbonization efforts across nearly 181 sites globally. The company developed a financial model to evaluate projects and prioritize investments, strengthen cost management and help define future investments.
Details were published in the combined Financial and Sustainability Annual Report 2024, according to a statement.
In 2024, Heineken invested in strategic projects, including an electric boiler in Ethiopia, a heat pump in Hungary and renewable thermal solutions in Portugal.
After six years of development, Heineken secured two strategic PPAs in Nigeria and implemented renewable electricity solutions in smaller markets like Suriname, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Peru. In 2024, the company used 84% renewable electricity across its global operations. Some of the renewable electricity projects allow cost savings to be identified and assist in managing volatile energy prices.
The company plans to increase the adoption of renewable electricity, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), on-site solutions, energy certificates and other mechanisms.
Heineken’s goal is to reach net zero across its value chain by 2040 with an intermediate goal to reach net zero carbon in its operations across Scopes 1 and 2 by 2030.
The company seeks to lower Scope 3 by decreasing FLAG emissions by 30% and energy-based emissions (non-FLAG) by 25%. These goals were validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2023. All of Heineken's performance on carbon is now measured against a 2022 baseline.
To reach net zero, the company is focused on lowering energy demand by implementing energy-efficient technologies in its production and logistics. It also plans to transition to renewables such as wind, solar and bioenergy.
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