Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are one of the major causes of rising global warming, and the companies from the consumer sector including FMCG, retail, packaging, food, and beverages account for a significant amount of the global emissions. CO2, Methane & NOx gases form a major part of greenhouse gases released from Fossil Fuels such as gas and oil. Due to rising GHG emissions from companies, it became important among major contributing sectors to report gas emissions during their operations.
Companies from the consumer sector are under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint. Consumers are becoming more aware of excess carbon dioxide emissions' detrimental environmental effects. Their consumption behavior changes due to this, and they take an active interest in sustainability issues.
Heineken NV (Heineken) is a brewing company that develops, markets, and sells alcoholic beverages. Heineken markets and sells its beer products under various regional, local, and specialty brands such as Amstel, Desperados, Sol, Tiger, Tecate, Red Stripe, and Birra Moretti.
In 2020, the total GHG emissions of Heineken were 17.7 million tonnes CO2 equivalents (MtCO2eq), a decrease of 11% from 2019. In 2021, Heineken set a target to achieve net zero emissions in production by 2030 and net zero emissions in its value chain by 2040.
GHG emissions are generally classified into Scope 1,2 & 3 emissions. Scope 1 includes direct GHG emissions from energy generated from fossil fuels and refrigerants. Scope 2 encompasses indirect GHG emissions from the on-site generation and purchase of electricity. Scope 3 involves indirect GHG emissions in Heineken’s value chain (upstream and downstream).
Scope 3 emissions form the major portion of Heineken’s total GHG emissions, accounting for around 16.2 MtCO2eq of total GHG emissions in 2020. Heineken’s Scope 1 & 2 emissions was 1.5 MtCO2eq in 2020. Heineken’s majority of emissions were related to suppliers of Agro products following packaging.
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