HEINEKEN
Launched in 2010 'Brewing a Better Future' is HEINEKEN's long-term sustainability ambition for 2020. 22 integrated programmes make up the ambition, focussing on improving the environmental impact of HEINEKEN's brands and business, empowering people and the communities in which HEINEKEN operates and positively impacting the role of beer in society.
Amongst the commitments Heineken has made as part of its approach to sustainability are:- by 2020 a reduction of specific direct and indirect CO2 emissions in breweries by at least 40% and a reduction in specific water consumption by at least 25%
- to expand to €20 million the funding for the Heineken Africa Foundation
- to expand the local sourcing of raw materials in Africa to 60% by 2020
- the continuous reduction of our CO2 footprint of our brands
- by 2015 ensuring that all markets have a partnership that help the company play its part in reducing alcohol abuse
- by 2015 for every majority-owned business to have a sustainability plan and to report publicly on its progress and commitment.
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01-28-11
Heineken to be inaugural participant in United Nations Global Compact LEAD
Today, during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Heineken NV, joined United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and CEOs of other leading international companies for the launch of Global Co...
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11-25-10
Heineken honoured for its contribution to alleviating poverty
On 22 September 2010, during the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Summit hosted by the United Nations, Heineken received the 2010 World Business and Development (WBD) Award for its groundbreaking sustainable local supply chain initiative in Sierra Leone. Heineken is one of...
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11-25-10
Heineken President Western-Europe, Didier Debrosse, highlights progress being made on company's 'Brewing a Better Future' 2020 sustainability goals
Today during the annual European food and drink industry's CIAA conference, Mr. Didier Debrosse, Regional President Heineken Western Europe, highlighted the progress being made to achieve the company's 'Brewing a Better Future' targets. These encompass reducing direct and in...