0
3.3 kg CO2/hl sold
Sustainability Review (continued)
Drop the C - reducing CO2 emissions (continued)
Reduce emissions from distribution in Europe and the Americas
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Heineken N.V. Annual Report 2018
Report of the Executive Board
Report of the Supervisory Board
Financial Statements
Sustainability Review
Other Information
2020 commitment
Reduce CO2 emissions from
distribution by 20% in Europe
and the Americas8
2018 milestone
Reduce CO2 emissions from
distribution by 16% in Europe
and 16% in the Americas
Our progress
More to do
Our contribution
to the SDGs:
7.2
Share of renewable energy
7.3
Double the improvement of
energy efficiency
We achieved a 13% decrease in our emissions
from distribution against the baseline, down 3%
compared to 2017 (10%).
In 10 out of 23 markets, we have exceeded our 20%
reduction target and we continue to drive further
improvements across all markets to achieve our
global 2020 ambition.
Emissions in Americas9 are down 27% compared to
the baseline, and 17% since 2017. This was mainly
driven by the integration of the former Brasil Kirin
breweries which means we are now physically closer
to our customers.
In Europe, including Russia, emissions are down 12%
compared to the baseline. Improvements delivered
in 2018 were counterbalanced by unfavourable
network changes, resulting in a 1% increase
from 2017.
We continue to explore innovative solutions such as
electric trucks (e.g. in Portugal and France), driving
down carbon emissions and reducing air pollution
from city distribution. Furthermore we are piloting
the use of sustainable biofuels (e.g. used cooking oil
in Mexico).
For more on our Drop the C programme approach and progress,
see our website and case studies.
We are working closely with our logistics service
providers to find opportunities to reduce carbon
emissions. We collaborate with our supply chain
partners to stimulate sustainable improvements
across the sector. One example is our Fuel
Management Programme that we started with
suppliers in 2018. Our common goal is to reduce
fuel consumption through improved truck efficiency
and driver behaviours.
We achieved significant progress by shifting
distribution routes to more sustainable modes
of transport - from road to sea or rail transport -
and we see a lot of potential in modal shift to
further reduce our carbon footprint.
Looking ahead
We are in the process of defining our new 2030
targets for all our operations. For logistics, the new
targets will be set for an extended operational
scope, covering the full value chain, and an
extended geographical scope, covering all countries
we operate in. We are currently in the process of
defining plans for our logistics operation that will
allow us to deliver our new 2030 target.
CO2 per Transport Mode
of total tons CO
1 Truck
2 Ocean
3 Rail
4 Inland barge 0.
CO2 emissions in distribution
Our 2020 target
2018
3.3
2017
3.4
2016
3.5
2015
3.7
2014
3.9
2013
3.7
2012
3.8
2011
3.8
Brewing a Better World in action
Transport Manager Training
In 2018, we continued to search for new ideas around
the globe to reduce our carbon emissions. A great
example was HEINEKEN China, who collaborated
closely with their suppliers and provided Smart
Transport Manager Training for their Logistics Service
Providers. All providers agreed to work together to
Drop the C by improving fuel efficiency.
Sustainable initiatives in Mexico
All trucks from one of our biggest distribution centres
in Mexico are now using biofuel, cutting CO2 emissions
by 139 tonnes in 2018. We saved 295 tonnes of CO2 by
implementing lightweight trailers in primary distribution
in Mexico. We are exploring opportunities to expand all
these projects.
