Our 2020 commitments
Each focus area is underpinned by clear commitments that
state our ambitions for 2020, with three-year milestones to
be achieved by 2015.
Protecting water resources
Reducing C02 emissions
Sourcing sustainably
O Advocating responsible consumption
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Summary Sustainability Report 2013
Reduce specific water consumption in the breweries by 25%1 to 3.7 hl/hl
Aim for significant water compensation/balancing by our production units
in water-scarce and distressed areas.
In production by 40%1
Of our fridges by 50%2
Of distribution by 20%3 in Europe and the Americas.
Aim for at least 50% of our main raw materials from sustainable sources
Deliver 60% of agricultural raw materials in Africa via local sourcing within the continent
Ongoing compliance with our Supplier Code procedure.
Make responsible consumption aspirational through Heineken®
Every market in scope has and reports publicly on a measurable partnership aimed at
addressing alcohol abuse
Deliver global industry commitments.
1 Baseline 2008 For more information about our Brewing a Better Future
2 Baseline 2010 approach, see our online report.
3 Baseline 2011
