At HEINEKEN Malaysia, we believe in the long-term sustainability of our business and in creating value for our key stakeholders. We believe that business growth and sustainability go hand in hand with our focus on people, planet and performance.



WHAT WE SAID AND WHAT WE HAVE DONE
FOCUS AREAS | 2019 ACHIEVEMENT | 2020 ACHIEVEMENT | INDICATOR | 2020 GLOBAL COMMITMENTS | MATERIALITY |
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![]() Protecting Water Resources |
Water efficiency: Water circularity: Water stewardship: |
Water efficiency: Water circularity: Water stewardship: |
Partially achieved Ongoing initiatives to improve efficiency and circularity |
Reduce specific water consumption to 3.5 hl/hl |
Regulatory compliance Water management Community investment and development |
![]() Reducing CO2 Emission |
Carbon emissions of 11.42 kg CO2 eq/hl. Zero waste to landfill. |
Carbon emissions of 11.87 kg CO2 eq/hl representing a reduction of 15.2% since 2014. Maintained zero waste to landfill. |
Partially achieved Compared with 2019, the rate of CO2 emissions in 2020 due to closure of brewery for 46 days impacting on efficiencies |
Reduce CO₂ emissions by 40% in production compared to 2008 |
Regulatory compliance Waste management Energy and carbon management |
Purchased 284 fridges in compliance with HEINEKEN policy. |
Zero fridges were purchased in year 2020. |
Ongoing |
All new fridges must be environmentally friendly as defined by Global standards |
Energy and carbon management |
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![]() Sourcing Sustainably |
100% of suppliers compliant with HEINEKEN Supplier Code. |
100% of suppliers compliant with HEINEKEN Supplier Code . |
Achieved |
100% compliance with HEINEKEN Supplier Code |
Supply Chain management |
![]() Advocating Responsible Consumption |
Partnered with GRAB Malaysia (ride hailing service) and with 2 influencers. 10% Heineken media budget committed to advocate responsible consumption. Ongoing education on responsible consumption to more than 18,000 consumers on Drink Sensibly Facebook page. 100% transparency on nutritional information for all brands available on brand and corporate websites. |
More than 10% Heineken media budget committed to advocate responsible consumption. 100% transparency on nutritional information for all brands available on brand and corporate websites. Partnership on ride-hailing service was put on hold due to Covid-19 restrictions. |
Achieved |
Reports publicly on a measurable partnership aimed at addressing alcohol abuse |
Responsible marketing and consumption Regulatory compliance |
![]() Promoting Health and Safety |
Ongoing implementations of Life Saving Rules action plan. |
Ongoing implementations off Life Saving Rules action plan. Covid-19 pre-cautionary measures are taken such as health screening, social distancing, increased sanitization measures at the workplace and working from home. |
Achieved |
Life Saving Rules action plans fully implemented |
Product safety, quality and hygiene Occupational health and safety |
![]() Growing with Communities |
Contributed RM1.26 billion through taxes to the Malaysian Government. Reached out to 46,000 Malaysians. Built 19 alternative water supply solutions in Selangor and Sabah since 2017. English Enrichment Programme: Reached out to 70 teachers from underprivileged schools across 7 states. |
Contributed RM1.05 billion through taxes to Malaysia Government. Reached out to 54,000 Malaysians. Maintained 22 alternative water systems in Selangor and Sabah. Built a 305-meter clay dyke. Reforested 1 hectare of degraded peatland. Donated 80,000 meals over 30 days to 3,120 B40 families through HEINEKEN Malaysia Food Aid programme Save Our Street Food Raise Our Bars |
Achieved |
Global commitments to be decided in the coming years |
Economic impact and tax Community investment and development |

