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We brew enjoyment of life for consumers, customers and our people. Over the past decade,
we have built a solid foundation that ensures we make a positive impact on the environment,
local communities and society as a whole. Today, Brewing a Better World is integral to our
business strategy and drives our contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Heineken N.V.
Annual Report 2020
Introduction
Report of the
Executive Board
Report of the
Supervisory Board
Financial
Statements
Sustainability
Review
Other
Information
Brewing a Better
World supports the
following SDGs:
Every Drop:
Protecting
water resources
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Sourcing
sustainably
Advocating
responsible
consumption
Promoting
health
and safety
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Growing with
communities
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The ingenuity of our people is integral to Brewing
a Better World. We keep them safe, healthy
motivated and engaged.
Our suppliers sustain our resilient business.
We partner with them to set and achieve shared
sustainability goals.
We seek to make a positive contribution to local
communities through our core business and by
working together to develop targeted initiatives.
Most of our products
are produced in the
countries where they are
consumed. To reduce the
environmental impacts
of distribution and drive
down emissions, we
aim to optimise routes,
support suppliers to adopt
low carbon technologies
and shift to fuel-
efficient transport.
Our drinks are sold in bars,
restaurants and through
retailers around the
world. Our Green Cooling
programme has resulted in
100% of newly purchased
fridges meeting low carbon
footprint standards emitting
over 55% less carbon than
those 10 years ago.
We pay special attention to
advocating for moderation
and use our advertising
and sponsorship platforms
to campaign against
harmful drinking.
Expanding our low- and
no-alcohol portfolio is
an important part of our
business strategy.
We brew beer and make cider
from natural ingredients.
By supporting sustainable
agriculture, 58% of our raw
materials now come from
sustainable sources. Our new
low carbon agriculture
programme will support
500 pilot farms to reduce CO2
emissions. We continue our
efforts towards local sourcing
in Africa.
We operate 166
breweries, malteries,
cider plants and other
facilities around the world.
All have contributed to
surpassing our global
water consumption
targets. We are reducing
emissions by shifting
to more efficient
processes and work on
low carbon innovations.
We aim for our packaging
designs to be distinctive and
visible without burdening the
environment. By investing
in design and innovation, we
develop sustainably sourced, 1
low carbon and circular
solutions. We are working
closely with our suppliers
to share our knowledge
in order to accelerate
the decarbonisation of
their sectors.
