Heineken partners with Haskoning to support carbon reduction efforts

19-09-2024
Heineken, the world's most international brewer, has achieved a new milestone in its journey to Net Zero, signing three additional partners, Haskoning, NIRAS and Arcadis for its global Net Zero Production programme. These partners will bring technical expertise to support HEINEKEN’s global ambition to reach net zero in scope 1 and 2 by 2030.[3]

Royal HaskoningDHV, NIRAS and Arcadis are the latest partners to join HEINEKEN’s Net Zero Production programme (i-NZP) [1]. 
The i-NZP programme could help reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions at the sites involved by 30% by 2030, supporting HEINEKEN’s ambition to reach net zero in scope 1 and 2 by 2030.[2]
Heineken’s strategy to reduce emissions in its operations focuses on reducing the energy demand at production and logistics sites and transitioning to renewable energy. Heineken will collaborate with Haskoning, NIRAS and Arcadis on long—term decarbonisation programmes, building on the success of the company’s collaboration with Siemens that identified significant energy savings at a typical HEINEKEN brewery.

The collaboration between Heineken and Haskoning will focus on reducing breweries’ energy demand, redesigning energy systems, and transitioning to renewable energy. Recognising that energy needs and resources vary significantly from one country to another, Haskoning is utilising its dedicated team of engineers, data scientists, and financial specialists to determine the best solution for each brewery within the programme.
"Our partners bring us expertise in their field, knowledge of the best available technology solutions and an outside-in view of the problems we are trying to solve – skills that are paramount to helping Heineken achieve our ambition. Reaching Net Zero in Scope 1 & 2 by 2030 cannot be accomplished in isolation. Collaboration with experts like Arcadis, NIRAS and Royal HaskoningDHV is essential to reach this milestone at the speed and scale we need."
Magne Setnes, Chief Supply chain Officer of Heineken
"It is great to be supporting Heineken’s efforts to reduce the CO2 footprint of their production sites. Building on our longstanding relationship since 1886, we are committed to going the extra mile working towards their net-zero target. Having designed many of Heineken’s sites, we know their processes well. We will start by collect energy usage data, advise on feasible reductions, and create tailormade roadmaps per brewery to help realise their 2030 goals."
Sabine Bink, Global Director Industry & Buildings of Haskoning
... (Heineken) & Sabine Bink (Haskoning)
Magne Setnes (left) and Sabine Bink (right)

The Integrated Net Zero Production programme was launched to help tackle the 88% of Heineken’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions that come from beverage production, with the aim of establishing a cross-functional team of internal experts and external suppliers to drive progress. 

Together with Siemens, Arcadis, NIRAS and Haskoning and other strategic partners, Heineken will redesign the energy systems of many of the breweries. More than 40 HEINEKEN sites are already part of the programme, with a plan to involve more sites by 2025.

In 2023 Heineken’s net zero and FLAG (Forest, Land and Agriculture) targets were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), becoming the first global brewer to pass this sustainability milestone. For complete details on Heineken’s science-based targets, see SBTi’s website.

[1] Net Zero is defined by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as a minimum of 90% emissions reductions across scopes 1, 2, and 3. A maximum of 10% residual emissions that cannot be eliminated otherwise must be covered with permanent carbon removal and storage solutions.
[2]  Based on internal estimates vs. 2022 baseline.
[3] HEINEKEN has defined this goal as a 90% emissions reductions across scope 1 and 2. A maximum of 10% residual emissions that cannot be eliminated otherwise must be covered with permanent carbon removal and storage solutions.

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