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merited to solve the problems. The correctly-functioning WWTP also ensured that
neither incident had an unfavourable effect on the environment.
Leakages of ammonia occurred in Zoeterwoude (the Netherlands) as a result of
maintenance of the cooling system, as well at Calanda Haldengut (Switzerland)
in 1998. In both cases preventive measures were taken in collaboration with local
authorities.
In the summer of 1998, at the Den Bosch (the Netherlands) brewery an excess of the
permitted levels for effluents in the wastewater occurred that could not be absor
bed by the own wastewater treatment installation. After consultation with the
authorities untreated wastewater is discharged to the municipal wastewater treat
ment facilities.
As mentioned above, for the years 2000 and 2001 we have established a number of
targets that are congruent with our pursuit for continuous improvement of our
environmental policy. One of our aims is to further develop target figures and indica
tors for the environment and to further develop health and safety aspects. Further
more, we will expand our environmental management systems, to include other ele
ments within the supply chain and we will make the results obtained from these
systems even more transparent. Finally, in the next edition of the Heineken Environ
ment Report that is due to be published in the midst of 2002, we will not only report
on the realisation of these aims, but also we will broaden the scope of the report to
other regions.
EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
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