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HIGH ENERGY
INTERNATIONAL
WORKSHOP
HEINEKEN FRANCE
LAUNCHES COMMITMENT
PROGRAMME
FOR SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
Greenhouse gasses
Specific performance in C02 emissions (the amount of
direct and indirect C02 emissions per hectolitre of beer,
soft drinks and cider produced) improved from 10.50
kgC02/hl in 2007 to 10.35 kgC02/hl in 2008. Next year,
the new acquisitions (mainly Scottish Newcastle) will
have a positive impact as they had lower average emissions
of 9.17 kg/hi in 2008.
Overall, as a result of acquisitions and volume increases,
our total absolute carbon dioxide emissions increased from
1,670 ktonnes in 2007 to 1,918 ktonnes in 2008 (including
our malting plants and new acquisitions).
What we will do in 2009
Extended efforts to improve the energy savings in
the period 2009 - 2011 beyond what we promised
in our Aware of Energy programme
Redefine the scope of and approach to our energy
and climate programme for 2010 - 2020
Review actions on carbon footprint.
FRANCE
In September 2008, Heineken invited 25 internal and external
stakeholders to Noordwijk in the Netherlands for the Company's
first-ever Energy Workshop. The event brought together experts
from across all areas of the business to discuss energy issues,
gain a clear understanding of how these affect the Company
and contribute towards a long-term strategy.
"It was a great success. Along with external experts, we gathered
people from supply chain, distribution, logistics and production
as well as brewing, agriculture and corporate relations," explains
Sietze Montijn, Head of Corporate Responsibility at Heineken.
Representatives from the private sector included senior
management from Shell, the Dutch government and the Dutch
Institution of Weather, Climate and Seismology (KNMI). They spoke
about the global outlook for energy supplies, how the brewing
sector would be affected in terms of costs, increasing EU climate
regulation and production capabilities.
Delegates split into break-out groups to exchange ideas about
ways of reducing energy consumption, and share best practices
about renewable energy sources and carbon offsetting. The groups
focused on specific areas, such as production, office lighting and
transportation. Afterwards, the groups reported the outcomes
of their discussions and highlighted opportunities and challenges
for Heineken.
"In last year's Sustainability Report we identified the importance
of involving people from outside the production process involved
in the energy debate. Our energy day facilitated this and allowed
people to exchange ideas with experts and departments they might
not otherwise come into contact with. Everybody learned a lot,"
says Sietze.
The results of the day will form part of the input into Heineken's
consideration of its climate strategy in 2009.
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