Water is one of the critical factors of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance). Fresh and clean water is increasingly endangered despite being considered a plentiful renewable resource mainly due to population growth and economic activity leading to an increase in water demands and pollution.
According to United Nations, if current consumption and production patterns do not change, there will be a 40% shortfall in water supply by 2030. Companies are expected to face increased scrutiny such as limits on water withdrawal and tight regulations over their water use as global water resources face increased stress.
Groundwater is withdrawn by industries such as manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, energy and utilities, and construction. Apparel and food & beverage industries are highly dependent on groundwater through supply chains. According to Aquastat, 19% of global freshwater withdrawals come from industry and energy.
In terms of water withdrawal, the beverage and bottled mineral water sectors need to be careful because groundwater is a raw material for them. Globally, food and beverage companies face disputes with local communities over the amount of groundwater that can be withdrawn without depleting local resources.
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 2021, Heineken withdrew 90.2 million cubic meters of water, an increase of 3% over 2020. Water withdrawal by Heineken is obtained mainly from groundwater, third parties, and surface water with groundwater providing 53% of Heineken's water withdrawals and third parties providing 32% in 2021.
In 2021, Heineken used an average of 3.4 hectoliters of water per hectoliter of beverage produced (3.4hl/hl) across all its breweries and 3.1 hectoliters of water per hectoliter of beverage produced (3.1hl/hl) in water-stressed areas.
Heineken aims to reduce average water usage to 2.6hl/hl in water-stressed areas and 2.9hl/hl worldwide by 2030.
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