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What are our conclusions?
Based on the procedures, as described above,
the information in The Report does not, in all
material respects appear to be unfairly presented
in accordance with the criteria described in
'Reporting basis' on pages 50 - 53.
What else did we observe?
Without affecting the conclusions presented
above, we would like to draw readers' attention
to the following:
In 2010, Heineken has launched the new strategy,
including a governance structure to deliver on
commitments. In light of this new ambition the
internal reporting systems and related control
framework can be further enhanced. To enable
comprehensive internal and external performance
reporting, we recommend that Heineken further
attunes the reporting systems and internal
controls to the set ambition level, by - for
example - further integrating its reporting
systems and broadening the scope of the
internal review procedures.
Amsterdam, 31 March 2011
KPMG Sustainability
W.J. Bartels RA
