Appendix 3: Reporting basis

Reporting systems

The maltings, breweries and soft-drink plants gather the data in accordance with guidelines and definitions formulated by Heineken Group Supply Chain based on the Global Reporting Initiative Guidelines (G3 2006). Their reports are submitted annually to this Group, where they are checked for completeness, similarity of data and accuracy.

A training course is also provided at the request of the production units to instruct employees in the accurate acquisition, verification and filing of data. Visits have been paid to selected production units in conjunction with the external verifier to check the quality of the information they provide by comparing it with invoices, measurements, and calculations.