Benchmarks
and achievements
^'CDP
Other information
In our quest to create real value for all our
stakeholders, we are committed to improving
the quality and quantity of data on which
we report. This requires benchmarking our
performance against other companies in the
sector and publishing and sharing our findings.
Global benchmarks
Dow Jones
Sustainability Indexes
FTSE4Good
In May, HEINEKEN received
the prestigious GBCHealth
Business Leadership Award
for its 'enduring commitment
to and excellence in its
support for health-related
programming'.
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Summary Sustainability Report 2012
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Although we were not included in
the index, we received our highest
score ever. Specifically, we achieved
a significant improvement in our
overall performance in packaging
and standards for suppliers. We also
remained best in class in the areas of
water-related risk and responsibility
for alcoholic products.
FTSEAGood
We again maintained our inclusion
in the index, achieving an absolute
score of 41 out of 5, and a relative
'food and beverage' supersector
score of 94 out of 100.
Investors Carbon Disclosure Project
We again participated in the
Investors CDP, to measure and
disclose our carbon-reduction
activities. Our disclosure score
improved by almost 30 points,
from 59 to 88 points out of 100.
In addition, we achieved a
B performance rating versus
D previously. Overall, this resulted
in a CDP Benelux Leadership Index.
CDP Water Disclosure
For the second time, we took
part in the CDP Water Disclosure
Global Survey, reporting on water
usage, the risks that water presents
and responses to that risk. Our
introduction of incentives for
all senior managers linked to
sustainability targets, including
water, was highlighted as a
'Leading Practice on Governance'
in the Consumer Staples category.
DRIVING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIES
To watch a video of our
healthcare activities in Africa,
go to our online report.