Heineken Sustainability Report 2008

Energy

We are a consumer of energy. Without it, we are unable to operate our breweries, package, transport and distribute our beers or light and heat our offices around the world.

Although it is slowly changing, our current energy consumption derives primarily from non-renewable, i.e. fossil-based sources. Carbon emissions due to burning fossil fuels are a major cause of climate change. Over time, if left unchecked, this will affect how and where we operate and it will continue to have a material impact on our financial cost of doing business.

We therefore have a clear interest in changing and reducing our energy usage. Our work in 2008 reflects these imperatives.