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Malting, brewing and the production of soft drinks all exert an influence on the envi
ronment: We make use of natural resources, cause emissions to the air and to water
and produce solid wastes. Heineken has drawn up a detailed inventory of the most
important environmental factors involved in the production processes. These analy
ses have been used to prepare a list of EPIs (Environmental Performance Indicators)
for use by the European operating companies.
In addition to the malting and brewing processes and the production of soft
drinks other activities in the value chain (including raw materials, distribution) also
exert an influence on the environment. As stated earlier, Heineken's Company
Environmental Policy Statement commits the Company to the implementation of
feasible and worthwhile improvements to other links in the supply chain.
PRODUCTION OF SOFT DRINKS
source
water
sugar sweeteners
diluting installation (in water)
fruit juice extracts
add processing agents
filters carbonic acid tank (C02) storage
tank
MIXING INSTALLATION
MALTING PROCESS
BARLEY
STORAGE
STEEPING
VESSEL
KILN
DRYING
STORAGE
EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
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