Appendix 3: Reporting basis

Scope

The safety and environmental data presented in this report relate to the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 for the production units of the Heineken operating companies. The term 'production unit' means breweries, maltings and soft drink plants and combinations of these, at which malt, beer and soft drinks are produced. The data covers significant subsidiaries and joint ventures, which are included in the financial statements. The figures for joint ventures relate to their total output. Environmental data for production units where both beer and soft drinks are produced, have been combined. The figures do not include distribution departments nor head offices.

The volume figures presented in the environmental section of this report, based on production, may differ slightly from the figures presented in Heineken's financial report, which are based on sales. This difference is accounted for by exports, volumes produced under licence and a number of recently acquired production units that have not yet submitted data. Newly acquired production units are required to start reporting directly after the first calendar year after the date of acquisition.

The data presented in the sections on Agriculture, Supply Chain Responsibility, Responsible Beer Consumption and Our Impact on Developing Markets are derived from databases that are available at Group level. Additionally, the data provided in 'Responsible Beer Consumption' has been subject to internal audit activities.

If available, the Scottish & Newcastle operations and other acquisitions made in 2008, have been reported seperately in these chapters.