Heineken keeps community at the heart of its sustainability strategy

CORK-based brewer Heineken Ireland is making steady progress towards meeting its sustainability goals such as protecting water resources and reducing CO2 emissions, as well as hosting health and safety initiatives and engaging with its local communities.

The brewing company’s newly released 2016 Sustainability Report shows a company enjoying a series of benefits from intertwined business and community commitments. Last year, it sourced 100% of its malted barley from Irish farmers, supporting local jobs and families, and it spent €100m in the local economy supporting local suppliers.

Heineken is on a ten-year sustainability journey with its ‘Brewing a Better World’ programme. Launched in 2010, it’s on track for its ambitious targets; it has reduced its environmental impacts despite increasing its output volumes and its range of products.