Heineken Malaysia Berhad has been recognised for its outstanding sustainability achievements at the ESG Positive Impact Awards 2022, organised by Star Media Group.
The company received two Gold awards in the Waste Management category and Innovative Partnership category, as well as the coveted award for Most Outstanding ESG Initiative (Large).
The awards ceremony was held at the M Resort and Hotel Kuala Lumpur on June 8, 2023.
In a statement the company said these accolades highlight its steadfast commitment to responsible environmental practices and to form strategic partnerships in driving positive impact, in line with its Brew a Better World 2030 sustainability strategy.
Heineken Malaysia managing director Roland Bala said the company was honoured to receive the recognition which demonstrated its commitment towards ESG, alongside other leading companies in Malaysia.
“We are guided by our purpose to brew the joy of true togetherness to inspire a better world, and we continue to focus on making real progress towards reaching our Brew a Better World targets, including reaching net zero in production by 2030 and the wider value chain by 2040, protecting healthy watersheds and ensuring zero waste to landfill,” he said.
The ESG Positive Impact Awards 2022 seeks to recognise initiatives and efforts by businesses that contribute towards equitable and sustainable development.
Heineken Malaysia’s Brew a Better World strategy sets the company on three important pathways – environmental sustainability, social sustainability and responsible consumption.
The company recently reported its 2022 sustainability progress against its long-term targets.
“In terms of environmental sustainability, the company had reduced 49% of its carbon emissions in production vs its 2018 baseline, transitioned to 100% renewable electricity since March 2022, and achieved zero waste to landfill since 2017,” it said.
The brewer has also improved its water efficiency by 20% compared to its 2014 baseline and balanced 203% of the water used in its products.
In the area of waste management, Heineken Malaysia has pledged to maximise circularity through its commitment to ensuring zero waste to landfill.
The brewer turns production waste into value by closing material loops throughout the value chain.
In conjunction with World Environment Day, Heineken Malaysia has launched a social media series on its 2023 Brew a Better World commitments and progress in its environmental, social, and responsible pillars.
