Heineken N.V. publishes 2016 Annual Report
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Amsterdam, 22 February 2017 - Heineken N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIA; OTCQX: HEINY) today
published its 2016 Annual Report. This year's edition is the first time the
company has combined its annual and sustainability report into one document.
HEINEKEN firmly believes business growth and sustainability go hand in hand,
which is why 'Brewing a Better World' is one of the company's six business
priorities. Disclosing the progress of 'Brewing a Better World' together with
the company's financial results is a logical next step.
HEINEKEN's financial highlights have been reported in the 2016 full year results
press release published on 15 February 2017, which can be downloaded from the
company website www.theHEINEKENcompany.com.
HEINEKEN's 2016 sustainability highlights include the following:
* CO(2) emissions in production decreased from 6.7 to 6.5 kg CO(2)e/hl last
year: a 37% reduction compared with baseline year 2008. In absolute terms,
CO(2) emissions were reduced by 5% since 2008, despite business volumes
having grown by 52% during that time.
* HEINEKEN invested in 125,000 green fridges to help customers reduce
emissions. CO(2)emissions per fridge were 46% less than in 2010.
* Water consumption in breweries decreased to 3.6 hl/hl, a 28% decline
compared with 2008. For breweries in water-stressed areas the 2020 target of
3.3 hl/hl has already been reached.
* We sourced 49% of agricultural raw materials used in Africa and the Middle
East locally.
* Our major markets invested more than 10% of their media spend on Enjoy
Heineken® Responsibly campaigns and activities. Moreover, 51 of our
operating companies had a partnership in place to address alcohol-related
harm.
* EUR 200 million will be committed to reinforce our 'When You Drive, Never
Drink' message in the next five years with campaigns in markets around the
world.
Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chairman of the Executive Board & CEO, said: "Our
performance in 2016 reflects the successful execution of our strategy, as well
as the relevance of our unique diversified footprint and premium brand
portfolio, led by Heineken®. In relation to sustainability, our ambition is to
Brew a Better World from 'Barley to Bar', connecting our activities to the UN
Sustainable Development Goals and the COP21 Paris Agreement on climate change.
We are making good progress in all of our six sustainability focus areas,
putting us firmly on track to reach the vast majority of our commitments for
2020."
The full Heineken N.V. 2016 Annual Report can be accessed and downloaded from
the company website www.theHEINEKENcompany.com.
Press enquiries
Michael Fuchs
E-mail: pressoffice(at)heineken.com
Tel: +31-20-5239-355
Jesper Kleingeld
E-mail: pressoffice(at)heineken.com
Tel: +31-20-5239-355
Investor and analyst enquiries
Sonya Ghobrial
E-mail: investors(at)heineken.com
Tel: +31-20-5239-590
Marc Kanter / Gabriela Malczynska
E-mail: investors(at)heineken.com
Tel: +31-20-5239-590
Editorial information:
Brewing a Better World
Sustainability is an integral part of HEINEKEN's business operations and is one
of HEINEKEN's business priorities. HEINEKEN's sustainability commitments come to
life through Brewing a Better World, the company's long-term approach to
creating shared, sustainable value throughout the entire value chain. Brewing a
Better World is focused on six areas where we and our stakeholders believe we
can make the biggest difference: water stewardship, reducing CO(2) emissions,
sourcing sustainably, advocating responsible consumption, promoting health and
safety and growing with communities.
About HEINEKEN
HEINEKEN is the world's most international brewer. It is the leading developer
and marketer of premium beer and cider brands. Led by the Heineken® brand, the
Group has a powerful portfolio of more than 250 international, regional, local
and specialty beers and ciders. We are committed to innovation, long-term brand
investment, disciplined sales execution and focused cost management. Through
"Brewing a Better World", sustainability is embedded in the business and
delivers value for all stakeholders. HEINEKEN has a well-balanced geographic
footprint with leadership positions in both developed and developing markets. We
employ approximately 73,500 people and operate more than 165 breweries,
malteries, cider plants and other production facilities in more than 70
countries. Heineken N.V. and Heineken Holding N.V. shares trade on the Euronext
in Amsterdam. Prices for the ordinary shares may be accessed on Bloomberg under
the symbols HEIA NA and HEIO NA and on Reuters under HEIN.AS and HEIO.AS.
HEINEKEN has two sponsored level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) programmes:
Heineken N.V. (OTCQX: HEINY) and Heineken Holding N.V. (OTCQX: HKHHY). Most
recent information is available on HEINEKEN's website:
www.theHEINEKENcompany.com and follow us via (at)HEINEKENCorp.
Disclaimer:
This press release contains forward-looking statements with regard to the
financial position and results of HEINEKEN's activities. These forward-looking
statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking
statements. Many of these risks and uncertainties relate to factors that are
beyond HEINEKEN's ability to control or estimate precisely, such as future
market and economic conditions, the behaviour of other market participants,
changes in consumer preferences, the ability to successfully integrate acquired
businesses and achieve anticipated synergies, costs of raw materials, interest-
rate and exchange-rate fluctuations, changes in tax rates, changes in law,
change in pension costs, the actions of government regulators and weather
conditions. These and other risk factors are detailed in HEINEKEN's publicly
filed annual reports. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only of the date of this press release.
HEINEKEN does not undertake any obligation to update these forward-looking
statements contained in this press release. Market share estimates contained in
this press release are based on outside sources, such as specialised research
institutes, in combination with management estimates. With regard to the non-
financial indicators: despite the continuous strengthening of our data
collection processes and the fact that our operating companies and data owners
have reported to the best of their knowledge, in good faith and in accordance
with agreed procedures, it is not possible to ascertain 100% completeness of
sustainability data contained in our report. Our operating companies are at
differing maturity levels with regards to implementing the various data
collection processes. Where we have any concerns, however, it is highlighted in
the report. Deloitte provides limited assurance on the selected indicators as
described in detail in the Assurance report of the independent auditor.
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