3 Glossary
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BCS Brewery Comparison System, the reporting system that contains the core indicators of the Heineken breweries
CEPS Company Environmental Policy Statement
COD Chemical Oxygen Demand, the unit that specifies the burden of wastewater caused by organic substances
Eco-efficiency The optimal use of raw materials, from an environmental viewpoint
EPI Environmental Performance Indicator
GRI Global Reporting Initiative, an initiative that is designed to lead to increased uniformity in the environmental
andsustainability reports published by companies
HCFC Halogenated chlorofluorocarbon
Heineken University The training facility for Heineken employees
hi Hectolitre
ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
Kiln drying Drying the malt
KWh Kilowatt per hour
MJ Megajoule
PET Polyethylene terephthalate
PP&C Corporate Production Policy Control
PVC Polyvinylchloride
Supply Chain The product chain from raw materials to the end product
SHE Safety, Health and Environment
Wort The sugary liquid that results from dissolving malt in water under the influence of heat
WWTP Waste WaterTreatment Plant
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