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Pdf Sustainability Factsheet 2012
Sustainability Report 2012 Brewing a Better Future Improve Empower Impact Welcome Welcome to our Sustainability Report 2012 Founded in 1934 and owned by HEINEKEN, SCC-Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas, S.A. focuses the sustained growth of its business in the proud and strength of its background and heritage, deeply rooted in its brands’ DNA. Note: SCC-Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas, or simply SCC refers to both Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas, S.A. and Sociedade da Água de Luso, S.A. (SAL) Contents Welcome Committed to sustainability 01 Overview Brewing a Better Future Value Chain 02 04 Improve Green Brewer Green Commerce 06 08 Empower Engaging Employees SCC/SAL Cares 10 12 Impact Responsible consumption Partnerships for Progress 14 16 Other information Enabling our journey 18 Stakeholder engagement and dialogue 19 The years ahead 20 Company profile SCC’s business sustainability is driven by the ongoing and differentiated dialogue between its brands and consumers, export market’s growth, investment in innovation and route to market optimisation, while permanently seeking to improve the environmental and social impacts of its business. Sagres, Heineken® and Água de Luso, SCC’s main brands, are authentic brands which enjoy a very strong bond with its consumers. Because of their so Portuguese heritage and identity, resulting from their respective names, Sagres and Luso are two brands which are widely recognised for their confirmed and renowned tradition and quality. Both leaders in their categories are live examples of our country and its values. Heineken®, the world’s most international beer and leader in the premium beer market, is enjoyed in 178 countries. Passion for quality, enjoyment for life and respect for People and our Planet are the three values that sit at the heart of the Heineken® brand. 852 EMPLOYEES 12 BRANDS SAGRES BEER EXPORTED TO 39 COUNTRIES Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 01 Sustainability Report 2012 Committed to sustainability We want to grow our business. And we are committed to do this in a responsible and sustained manner. We have a great Company with fantastic brands and passionate people. Sustainability is an integral part of our strategy. In all we do we strive to significantly improve the environmental impact of our business. Ronald den Elzen CEO SCC In April 2012 I took the helm at SCC in Portugal, a fantastic Company, with powerful brands and passionate people. We are operating in a difficult economic climate, not only in Portugal, but everywhere across Europe. This economic crisis forces us all to change. The Chinese character for crisis is composed of two elements: danger and opportunity. And our current economic crisis has the same two sides: danger if we do not change fast enough and opportunity if we do the right things. As SCC we continue to invest for the future: in our beautiful brands, in new products and innovations in our Sagres and Luso portfolio. Our innovations, launched over the last three years, represent already 15% of our sales. We also invest in our growing export markets and the development of our people. All with the aim of creating a financially sound business. It is very easy in this current economic climate to only focus on the short term. Focus on “surviving” and forget about sustainability. But at SCC we believe in the long term. We are part of a Global Company. HEINEKEN has generated a relationship of earnings and shared experiences for both sides, while enabling SCC to enjoy the know-how, best practices, and synergies provided by HEINEKEN’s international platforms and the open door to international careers for its employees. We are not only part of a global company, we are also part of a global family. And thus we don’t think in months or years, we think in generations. Therefore it is important for us to not only do the right things, but to do the right things right! To leave all we do in a better form for the generations to come. This means we want to grow our turnover and profit, but at the same time we want to do this sustainably. We continuously focus on improving our environmental footprint through our strategic programme Brewing a Better Future launched in 2010. For SCC sustainability is key for our medium and long term growth. Our commitment to sustainability is not without accountability. We publicly disclose our results of annual commitments and measure the Company’s Reputation and Stakeholders’ expectations in view of our overall performance. In 2012, SCC and SAL launched many initiatives, the most significant of which are mentioned in this report. Our main drivers in this area are responsible consumption, support of the local communities in the vicinities of our production plants, contribution to a more sustainable Environment and our employees’ Safety and Health. We have also dedicated a section of this report to the four focus areas for the three-year period 2013-2015: Water, CO2, local sourcing and responsible consumption. Our Company wants to grow and will grow! I truly believe that this growth of our company and brands can and have to go hand in hand with sustainability. As leading brewers we also have to take the lead in the sustainability agenda. It is our duty to make sure the future generations can still enjoy the same fantastic brands in our beautiful country! Ronald den Elzen CEO SCC 02 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Overview Brewing a Better Future Brewing a Better Future is SCC’s long-term integrated approach to creating genuine shared value for all our stakeholders. Sustainability is part of how we manage our business. Brewing a Better Future was introduced in April 2010 and born out of close discussion with our stakeholders. It has provided the Company with a roadmap and reflects our ambition to become an even greener business. Brewing a Better Future To be the World’s Greenest Brewer Green Brewer Improve Empower Impact Continuously improve the environmental impact of our brands and business Empower our people and the communities in which we operate Positively impact the role of beer in society Green Commerce Engaging Employees HEINEKEN Cares Responsible Consumption Partnerships for Progress Governance, Senior management incentives, Reporting and transparency, Supplier Code, Communication and engagement Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 03 Sustainability Report 2012 Management Brewing a Better Future is monitored by a Steering Committee that met three times in 2012. On a day-to-day basis Brewing a Better Future is managed by a team of representatives from the Supply Chain, Sales, HR, Control & Accounting and Corporate Relations departments. The team is chaired by SCC’s General Manager, Ronald den Elzen and the Head of Corporate Relations, Nuno Pinto de Magalhães, as Coordinator. Each individual programme is led by a manager from one of our global functions. All developments and issues related with the Brewing a Better Future programme are regularly on the agenda of the Executive Committee and on the agenda of every management team in our operating business. Enabling our business priorities Brewing a Better Future is an integral part of our business. As a result, we have spent the past three years integrating sustainability practices into our processes, systems, and the way we think and act. Our business priorities are tightly interconnected with our sustainability journey: business was not enough to offset the drop in the domestic market. A major effort has been done to reverse this tendency. During 2012 we prepared our Company for its growth in the future: Growth in profits, Growth in exports, Growth in market share, Growth through innovation and Growth in our employees’ skills. • Grow our brands Sagres, Heineken® and Luso • Consumer-inspired, customeroriented and brand-led • Capture the opportunity in export markets • Leverage the benefits of HEINEKEN’s global scale • Drive personal leadership. We recognise, however, that we cannot grow without reference to and regard for society as well. That is why having a sustainable business is crucial. As such, we should focus on alcohol-related issues and lead the responsible consumption commitments, a key element for the survival of our business, on water, the most important (and scarce for many people) raw material for our industry, on carbon emissions’ decrease for a better environment and on local sourcing as an economic resource to our country. Balancing business with sustainability 2012 was a year of financial constraints both for the country and our Company. The strong increase of about 22% of our global beer sales in volume in the export Looking ahead to Brewing a Better Future in 2013-2015, we have reviewed our priorities and created a more focused sustainability agenda. Read more on pages 20 and 21. 04 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Overview Value chain From Barley to Bar, we target improvements throughout the value chain. We also calculated our carbon footprint for our value chain to better understand the hotspots and identify areas for improvement. Agriculture Malting Brewing Packaging materials Growing crops Our main raw materials are barley and hops. We keep cooperating with farmers and national agricultural cooperatives encouraging the grow of malting barley and acquiring the entire national crops. We always privilege the national raw materials. Malting barley We malt barley in our own malteries. In the process, we consume energy and water so we implement active energy and water reduction programmes in our own malterie. Brewing beer The brewing process also consumes energy and water. Reducing energy consumption means increasing energy efficiency and switching to alternative energy sources. Water reduction is mainly achieved by optimising the brewing process. Producing bottles, cans and kegs Beer is packed in cans, bottles and kegs or sold as cellar beer. Improving the impact of packaging can be achieved by optimising the production process, changing the design and increasing the recycling and reuse rate. Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 05 Sustainability Report 2012 SCC’s Carbon Footprint From Barley to Bar • Agriculture • Malting and adjuncts • Beverage production Packaging material • production • Distribution • Cooling 7% 3% 26% 14% 8% Calculating our carbon footprint HEINEKEN has developed an extensive and comprehensive carbon footprint model that calculates the greenhouse gas emissions of beverage production, in order to better understand the hotspots in our value chain and identify areas for improvement. This is the third year that HEINEKEN has calculated its carbon footprint, and the first year that it is published based on data from 2011. This model has allowed us to map the carbon footprints of the beverages we produce. 42% Distribution of beer Customers Consumers Distribution After the beer is packaged, it is distributed to a warehouse or customer using several forms of transport including truck and sea freight. Distribution is optimised by changing the form of transport, training drivers, and using more efficient engines and a better design of vehicles and networks. Cooling and recycling Beer is consumed cold and thus cooled at the point of consumption via fridges or draught equipment. All new fridges purchased by SCC, are compliant with the defined green standards of the Group Responsible consumption We have promoted the responsible consumption of beer for a long time. In 2006 we subscribed the APCV self-regulatory code that banned advertisements that might potentially have appealed to those under the legal drinking age. Today, our standards for Responsible Commercial Communication have evolved from these first few steps into a far-reaching set of rules. 06 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Improve Green Brewer At SCC we are working hard to increase the water and energy efficiency of our breweries, offices and warehouses. In 2012, we made good progress and are on target to achieve the goals we set for 2020. Energy and Water are on everyone’s agenda. In our Vialonga brewery, significant results in Utilities consumption were achieved by people’s involvement and through TPM improvement tools usage. João Paulo Mendes Brewing Manufacturing Manager 52.9 CO2EQ/HL KG CARBON FOOTPRINT RESULT 19% REDUCTION IN 13% REDUCTION IN CONSUMPTION STEAM CONSUMPTION SINCE 2010 SINCE 2010 WATER IN OUR BREWERY IN OUR BREWERY Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 07 Sustainability Report 2012 Energy The specific total energy consumption of the beverage production units of SCC increased from 111.5 MJ/hl in 2011 to 115 MJ/hl in 2012, and the target of 110.9 MJ/hl was not achieved. With 115 MJ/hl, the specific total energy consumption of SCC is better than the HEINEKEN average of 156.6 MJ/hl. However, due to the fact that water production accounts for a substantial part of the total beverage production of SCC, the specific total energy consumption cannot be directly compared to the HEINEKEN figure. The 3.1% increase in specific total energy consumption of the beverage production sites of SCC is the result of a reduction in production volume of both beer and water and the increase in specific electricity consumption at the Luso production unit. CO2 Emissions The specific direct and indirect CO2 emission of the beverage production units of SCC increased from 4.1 kg CO2/hl in 2011 to 5 kg CO2/hl in 2012, and the target of 4.8 kg CO2/hl was not achieved. Sociedade da Água de Luso, S.A. (SAL) had a reduction in thermal energy consumption due to the decrease in production and savings driven by improvement teams TPM in the compressed air system. In Vialonga significant improvements were achieved in electricity consumption when compared with 2011, as a result of new cooling procedures (cooling tower management based on wet bulb temperature; re-arrangement of the thermal loads in both cooling towers’ circuits) aimed at lowering condensation pressure on the Ammonia circuit. Specific total energy consumption MJ/hl beer + soft drink + water 2012 2011 2010 HEINEKEN average specific total energy consumption is 156.6 MJ/hl. 115.0 111.5 118.0 The 22% increase in specific total CO2 emissions is primarily the result of an increase in the grid efficiency factor at both production sites in 2012. The grid efficiency factor is a value that determines the CO2 emissions related to the generation of electricity and is thus determined by the efficiency of the electricity supplier. Direct and indirect CO2 emission kgCO2/hl beer + soft drink + water Water The specific water consumption of the beverage production units of SCC decreased slightly, and the target of 2.6 hl/hl was not achieved. The slight decrease in specific water consumption of the beverage production sites of SCC is mainly due to a decrease in specific water consumption of the Vialonga production unit as a result of a higher condensation return rate. Savings achieved at the Vialonga Plant are due to higher condensation return rates (66% to 78%), reductions on Cooling Towers’ blowdown with new control system and higher production of Tertiary Treatment of WWTP. Specific water consumption hl/hl beer + soft drink + water 2012 2.7 2011 2.7 2010 2011 2010 2.8 5.0 2012 4.1 5.8 HEINEKEN average direct and indirect CO2 emission is 8.4 kg CO2/hl. With 5 kg CO2/hl, the specific total CO2 emission performance of SCC is better than the HEINEKEN average of 8.4 kg CO2/hl. However, due to the fact that water production accounts for a substantial part of the total beverage production of SCC, the specific total CO2 emission performance cannot directly be compared to the HEINEKEN figure. HEINEKEN average specific water consumption is 4.2 hl/hl. With 2.7 hl/hl, the specific water consumption of SCC is better than the HEINEKEN average of 4.2 hl/hl. However, due to the fact that water production accounts for a substantial part of the total beverage production of SCC, the specific water consumption cannot be directly compared to the HEINEKEN figure. No environmental or safety related complaints were filed against SCC and no environmental and safety accidents with off-site effects were reported in 2012. With the Brewhouse Master Plan Project (BMP), several changes and improvements were undertaken in two Brewhouses, including a new Meura filter, allowing to stop Brewhouse 3 (less efficient in thermal consumption) while maintaining the same production capacity. A new control and automation system was also developed, especially on wort coppers (wort boiling control system), eliminating several thermal losses that occurred before. All these changes produced a 25% reduction in thermal consumption on Brewhouse, decisively contributing to exceed Vialonga thermal consumption objectives and a significant reduction on CO2 emissions. 08 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Improve Green Commerce In 2012 we focused on reducing our carbon footprint along the value chain, in innovation, packaging optimisation, “green” cooling equipment and carbon footprint reduction in distribution, which allowed us to reduce the environmental impact of our business. 4,409 All environmentrelated issues are an integral part of the development process. Reducing our environmental impact is the basis of many R&D project. Manuel Galvão Technical Manager TONS REDUCTION OF GLASS (BOTTLES) IN 2012 20,000 ECO-FRIENDLY HEINEKEN CUPS 3,541 GREEN FRIDGES IN THE MARKET IN 2011/2012 COLLECTED FOR RECYCLING IN ROCK IN RIO LISBON – 2012 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 09 Sustainability Report 2012 Packaging We implemented HEINEKEN’s new packaging policy in 2012. The policy aims to reduce the environmental impact of packaging throughout the product life cycle, without any loss of product integrity or quality. It centres on weight, carbon footprint reduction, efficient sourcing and the optimisation of new packaging during its design phase. We were able to cut down 4,409 tonnes of glass (bottles) in the scope of the SMART Project, corresponding to a reduction of 1,426 tonnes/year of CO2 emissions produced by the respective manufacturers. The partnerships established with our packaging materials suppliers have been very positive, with advantages not only for both partners, but also for the environment. The initiatives undertaken in 2012 led to environmental improvements. Our participation in a complex international programme also enabled us to reduce the weight of glass beer bottles in all non-returnable references. Cooling We continued developing and implementing our sustainable commitment, Green Cooling. This means that we are not only contributing to improve the environment, namely through the reduction of our carbon footprint, but also helping to reduce our Clients’ energy bill. In 2012 we purchased and installed a total 1,816 ‘green’ fridges in the market. Cooling is essential to how consumers experience our beer. However, cooling is also a significant contributor to our total carbon footprint. To reduce this, we install green fridges, both in cases where we replace an old fridge and in cases where we place a new fridge. Green Distribution In 2012 we continued measuring the carbon footprint of our Primary Distribution and Secondary Distribution. We strive to embed sustainable practices across distribution and improve carbon efficiency. Distribution accounts for 8% of the total carbon footprint of our OpCo. SCC’s distribution carbon footprint is 4.0 kg CO2eq/hl, which is below the average for HEINEKEN OpCos (6.4 kg CO2eq/hl). The largest share of the distribution emission originates from Green Distribution. This emission includes all the out-bound transport of beverages to the retail channels for transport under the control of SCC. About 20% of the emissions originate from in-bound transport (agricultural materials) and 15% from the in-bound transport of packaging materials. In 2012 we maintained actions from previous years of reducing the moves versus deliveries ratio, we increased usage of light weighting trailers and a business mix has also helped the reduction of carbon emissions. Rock in Rio – Heineken® Heineken®-sponsored music events offer a great opportunity for us to inspire event partners and consumers to act sustainably. At the Rock in Rio Lisbon Festival, Heineken® was served in eco-friendly cups made of a corn-based material that decomposes faster than standard plastic and has lower carbon emissions. Heineken® created a kiosk called “Green Rocks” in a very busy area where consumers could return their empty beer cups for recycling and by doing so were entitled to win prizes. The activity was managed by Rock in Rio volunteers. For every 10 cups returned consumers had the chance to win one prize out of the four available ones. This action was highly appreciated and well received by consumers and very good for the brand. Around 20,000 cups were collected over the five-day event, that is, one third of the total used beer cups sold during the event. In recognition for this activity, Heineken® was awarded with the prize, Rock in Rio Sustainable Attitude – Partners in the Suppliers category. The reduction of packaging materials impact, in particular PET, has been for a long time a driver for several projects. The 5.4-litre bottles launched in 2012, have an improved PET efficiency use, making this a more environment-friendly format and more in line with our sustainability policy. This package uses the same pre-form as the previous 5-litre bottle, but the ratio water\PET has increased. 10 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Empower Engaging Employees As part of our Brewing a Better Future approach, we focus on empowering more and more our people. Our internal structures and policies safeguard our employees’ and respective human rights, and help to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all. 31% DECREASE IN ACCIDENT FREQUENCY COMPARED TO 2011 Our employees help us bring Brewing a Better Future to life. We cannot meet any of our commitments unless they understand and are fully engaged with the journey we have embraced. Isabel Eliseu HR Strategy Manager HEALTH & SAFETY 13 AREAS 13 STAFF MEMBERS PROGRAMME HOURS OF TRAINING AMBASSADORS ON WE LOVE BEER 128 1261 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 11 Sustainability Report 2012 Health & Safety Accident frequency decreased in 2012. While the production site in Luso reported 1 accident, Vialonga improved their safety performance on accident frequency, by reporting half the number of accidents compared to 2011. This is a result of several safety activities (Dupont preventive observations programme, technical improvements and behavioural campaigns) that were performed in 2012. Accident frequency is lower than the HEINEKEN average of 1.2 cases/100 FTE in 2012. Accident frequency cases/100 FTE for all sites 2012 0.9 lost calendar days/100 FTE for all sites 129 2012 64 2011 2010 39 HEINEKEN average value for accident severity in 2012: 36 lost days/100 FTE. Accident frequency increased in 2012. Based on 5W analysis, corrective measures have been implemented at the production unit in Vialonga to lower the risk of recurrence. If the accident severity would be based on the number of lost days associated with the accidents occurred in 2012 only (151 lost days), than the accident severity would have been 27 lost days/ 100 FTE. 1.3 2011 2010 Accident severity 0.9 HEINEKEN average value for accident frequency in 2012: 1.2 cases/100 FTE. The number of serious accidents decreased from 8 to 5 between 2011 and 2012. The number of incidents decreased as well. No minor accidents have occurred to company personnel since 2010. Overall, the total number of accidents decreased. In 2012, three accidents occurred to contractor personnel (Vialonga). The number of registered incidents to contractor personnel increased from 5 in 2011 to 21 in 2012. No fatalities occurred. The accident severity at SCC is higher than the HEINEKEN average of 36 cases/100 FTE for 2012. Our staff’s volunteer work Junior Achievement Portugal – Mastercard Innovation Challenge In the 2011/2012 edition of this programme several SCC employees volunteered to share their professional experience with young students and future business workers, offering advice and exchanging ideas in a context of innovation and entrepreneurship. During 12 hours, 257 students were given the opportunity to experience a real and up-to-date business challenge in a short period of time. Participating in this programme were different schools mainly from the greater Lisbon area, among which was EB2,3 from Vialonga, the teaching establishment in the community close to our plant. SCC/SAL HEINEKEN Heroes The prize SCC/SAL HEINEKEN HEROES was created as a part of the volunteering programme of SCC, and distinguishes the accomplishments and contribution of our people through their volunteering activities in the scope of Brewing a Better Future. The jury chose the work undertaken by our colleague Artur Serra, at Centro de Acolhimento João Paulo II – Coimbra, that combat social injustices affecting families/individuals in financial need and object of social exclusion. Artur Serra had the joy of handing this institution a cheque in the amount of €2,500 donated by SCC. Employees’ & Human Rights The new HEINEKEN Employees’ & Human Rights Policy, which endorses the principles enshrined within the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Core Conventions of the ILO, came into effect on 1 January 2012. The policy lays out 11 clear standards on employees’ and human rights, including non-discrimination, forced labour and harassment. With the aim of creating and ensuring a safe and responsible workplace for all its employees, SCC subscribed the company’s Employees’ & Human Rights. In 2012, HEINEKEN launched We Love Beer, our global employee ambassadorship programme. Beer is our business and this programme encourages all our employees to be knowledgeable about the craftsmanship and heritage of our products and passionate about sharing them in moderation. 13 Ambassadors from different SCC’s areas promoted the reputation of the Beer category. The Ambassadors learned, in different modules, all about the brewing process during a workshop and a visit to the brewery and malt house. In the “Outlet” module they were able to see how the Beer category and our brands are activated in the market. 12 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Empower SCC/SAL Cares As a firm believer of the decisive role which companies play in society, representing important winds of change in our quest for a better and more equitable world, SCC promotes the social and economic development in the communities close to its facilities and its respective inhabitants. A SOCIAL INVESTMENT OF €135,000 TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES Both companies and respective brands must have a role in helping those in greater need, supporting trustworthy charity organisations that help those who need it most. Isabel Pereira Corporate Social Relations Manager VOLUNTEERING 6,000m 2 CLEARING €16,000 DONATED TO SUPPORT SCHOOLS’ HIV PREVENTION PROGRAMME 2,000 SPECIES PLANTED IN MATA DO BUSSACO BY SAL’S EMPLOYEES Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 13 Sustainability Report 2012 Social support to the community of Vila Franca de Xira In 2012 and in the scope of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy, Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas (SCC) renewed its annual protocol with the Vila Franca de Xira Town Hall (CMVFX) with a donation of €100,000. Thanks to this, it was possible to help around 400 families who, in view of the current financial crisis, are facing many difficulties. The renewal of this protocol, which started in 2006, shows the company’s commitment with the community of Vila Franca de Xira, where the Vialonga plant is located. Entrepreneurship Prize – Fundação Luso Fundação Luso awarded the Entrepreneurship Prize 2012 to the application submitted by Restaurante Pedra de Sal. This prize is awarded to the best entrepreneurial and innovative project developed in the municipality of Mealhada with subsequent implementation in Luso to promote the region’s economic development. In 2012’s edition the jury awarded the €10,000 prize to Restaurante Pedra de Sal, in the village of Luso, for its innovative services, entrepreneurship and involvement with the local community. Água de Luso and experimentadesign donate over €16,000 to Abraço The exhibition “Purity”, jointly organised by Água de Luso and experimentadesign and held in December in Convento da Trindade, celebrated Água de Luso’s 160th anniversary and the funds raised were donated to Associação Abraço. The funds raised with the sale of the exhibition’s art pieces totalled €16,000. Renowned Portuguese artists from different areas, namely Álvaro Siza Vieira, João Luís Carrilho da Graça, Joana Vasconcelos, João Louro, Fernando Brízio, Miguel Vieira Baptista, Jorge Silva and Ricardo Mealha were invited to create, on a pro-bono basis, a free interpretation of Água de Luso’s symbolic and historic heritage based on Purity, a sculpture by João da Silva dating back to 1938. The proceeds from this sale fully reverted to Abraço’s “Programa de Prevenção em Meio Escolar” (Prevention Programme in a School Context). This exhibition, which was the last event included in the celebrations of Água de Luso’s 160th anniversary, reflects our brand’s challenging, innovative, sustainable and solidarity role, while helping Associação Abraço to be able to continue with its HIV prevention work undertaken in schools for the last 20 years. In the scope of the company’s social responsibility policy with the communities in the vicinities of our production plants, the funds donated by visitors to Vialonga and Luso/Vacariça plants were distributed among various social institutions, namely “Os Companheiros da Noite” from the municipality of Vila Franca de Xira and Instituição GASCL-Grupo de Ação Sócio-Caritativa of Luso. The total donation, in the amount of €3,624, was shared between these two associations. This action reflects our visitors’ awareness of the current difficult situation, who voluntarily contributed to help these social solidarity institutions in the locations where operate our business. 14 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Impact Responsible consumption Promoting the responsible consumption of beer must include raising consumers’ awareness and educating them to adopt responsible drinking habits. Through its brands, SCC assumed the commitment to lead the promotion and development of awareness activities focused on this area. 1 DEDICATED RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION WEBSITE As a Company that produces and sells alcoholic drinks, Beer, our responsibility in what concerns responsible consumption is of the utmost importance and a challenge for Brand communication. Nuno Pinto de Magalhães Head of Corporate Relations Sustainability Coordinator YOUNG STUDENTS 6 EXPERIENCED DIFFERENT DANGEROUS WAYS OF DRINKING AND AWARENESS RAISING OF DRIVING PROMOTING OUR ALCOHOL 50,000 DRIVERS NON-ALCOHOLIC BEER UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 15 Sustainability Report 2012 Responsible consumption – Drinking and Driving / Futurália SCC’s responsibility in what concerns drinking and driving is of the utmost importance both on a strategic level and in terms of its corporate social responsibility. Our goal is to assume responsible drinking as a public commitment, while raising awareness and appealing to responsible consumption among youths and promoting our non-alcoholic beer, Sagres Sem Álcool. Sagres Sem Álcool focused on raising the awareness of young and future drivers to the issue of responsible and safe driving through its slogan “IF YOU’RE DRIVING, DRINK SAGRES SEM ÁLCOOL!” during the event “Futurália” dedicated to young students and attended by 50,000 visitors. In a partnership with PRP – Prevenção Rodoviária Portuguesa (Portuguese Road Accident Prevention), these youngsters were given the opportunity to try different devices that simulate the effects of driving under the effects of alcohol in an educational and entertaining manner and also of tasting our non-alcoholic beer Sagres Sem Álcool, as an alternative to alcoholic beverages. Our perception of the impact of this action was very positive and young visitors showed a huge interest in this issue. We conducted a survey among the young visitors, which gave us a closer idea of what these youngsters think about driving under the influence of alcohol. The overall result was that 88% of our young visitors were Fully Satisfied with the way SCC activated the issue of drinking and driving among youngsters. Sagres offers free transportation to Lisbon’s Popular festivities Sagres, the leading beer brand in the domestic market, organised a unique activity by offering the Lisbon population and anyone else interested free transportation to Lisbon’s Popular festivities on the evening of the 12th to the 13th June. Under the slogan “Somos Lisboa a marchar e uma Boleia sem pagar”, the Sagres bus was available between 6pm and 3am to take onboard all interested passengers travelling through Lisbon’s most traditional neighbourhoods, where these festivities are most typically enjoyed. The bus stops were duly identified with a Sagres image. The Sagres bus, with a total capacity for 20 passengers, offered entertainment to the sound of the popular saints’ music, ensuring that the party spirit was not lost at any time during the evening. Cool@Work The ultimate goal of Cool@Work programme is to improve safety and health at work, to ensure responsible alcohol consumption and create awareness, commitment and ambassadorship among employees. In 2012 we kept our focus on our employees of Supply Chain and Sales, considered risk groups in what concerns responsible consumption. On Supply Chain actions were carried out to raise awareness among our employees of Sociedade da Água de Luso, focusing on Team Leaders, Operators of Filling Machines and Forklift truck Drivers. Supply Chain managers also attended an awareness action, both at Luso and Vialonga. The Pre Sales have also been targeted for training in Cool&Work. The number of participants in all actions reached approximately 100 employees. This was yet another activity included in the brand’s social responsibility commitment, showing its concern for its consumers’ safe driving, well-being and safety as well as promoting the sense of individual and social responsibility. Our aim is to assume responsible drinking as a public commitment, reflecting the company’s dedication and concern with its consumers’ health and well-being, at the same time promoting our non-alcoholic beer, Sagres Sem Álcool. In association with Automóvel Clube de Portugal (ACP), Sagres Non-Alcoholic beer reinforces its position with a production of a flyer on drinking and driving. Whenever ACP is called for a road service (around 50,000/year) and while drivers wait for their cars to be serviced, they are offered a free bottle of fresh Sagres Sem Álcool beer and a flyer with awareness information on drinking and driving. 16 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Impact Partnerships for Progress Establishing partnerships with our stakeholders is crucial to our company’s sustained development. We aim to consolidate all existing partnerships and “embrace” new responsibilities, creating strong and trustworthy relationships and improving our reputation among our stakeholders. We want to continue being known as a company that plays a socially responsible role, namely on responsible consumption. We constantly look for favourable solutions for everyone involved in it. Susana Lebre External Communication Manager AMONG 20 COMPANIES, WE HAVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH ACP AND PRP SINCE 2005 SCC IS THE ONLY BREWER THAT SIGNED THE APR PROTOCOL SCC IS A MEMBER OF THE PORTUGUESE BREWERS ASSOCIATION AND SIGNED ITS SELF-REGULATION COMMERCIAL CODE Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 17 Sustainability Report 2012 Partnerships – Responsible consumption (Drinking and Driving) Since 2005 Cerveja Sagres Sem Álcool has developed and collaborated with renowned partners in road accident prevention and safe driving through various activities/campaigns that aim to alert existing and future drivers to the effects of driving under the effects of alcohol. Initiatives jointly organised with the civil governments and local authorities like “Sopro pela Vida”, “Carreira Zero” and “Santa Boleia” show the brand’s concern with its consumers’ safe driving, well-being and safety, promoting the sense of individual and social responsibility. The partnerships developed with the Portuguese Road Prevention association (PRP) and the Automobile Club of Portugal (ACP), as well as with the national three-time all-terrain champion, Miguel Barbosa, are other examples of safe driving initiatives. Industry partnerships – APCV – “A Toast to Beer!” APCV – Associação Portuguesa dos Produtores de Cerveja, (Portuguese Brewers Association), a non-profit organisation founded in 1986, representing the companies which operate in the production and filling of beer, has called the main players in the segment for a meeting to debate the national brewing sector. Sitting round the same table, these representatives analyse several opportunities that will enable to positively overcome the challenges currently faced by the sector in view of the economic situation. A new campaign came out of this working group, the slogan of which is “A Toast to Beer!” In addition to emphasising the message of cohesion towards a common goal as depicted in APCV’s graphic identity, it also integrates all the communication initiatives in which the campaign is based. The Forum “A Toast to Beer!” marks the beginning of a new stage. A stage which is intended to clarify any prevailing doubts as to the role and importance played by the brewing sector, across the entire value chain, for the country’s economy. APCV strongly believes that, through an integration and merging of interests shared by all the industry’ agents, Beer will surely find the answers to the current challenges, enabling the sector to achieve even better results and hence reinforcing its contribution to the country’s economy. Under the motto “How can Beer help a country in search of self-esteem?” a film was also produced by these players. The film’s message is simple: highlight the brewing industry’s contribution to the national economy. In a clear and obvious manner, it shows that in Portugal, Beer is much more than a simple drink. It invites Portugal to make a toast. A toast to Beer as a drink and, much more important than this, to an industry which so significantly contributes to the Portuguese economy. The campaign was shown on TV during March. A long-term programme, APR-Aliança para a Prevenção Rodoviária’s (Road Prevention Alliance) mission is to mobilise society generally around the issue of Road Safety & Prevention, coordinating and creating conditions for research, to raise awareness and to improve the traffic behaviour of the Portuguese population, leading to a reduction in the rate of road accidents in Portugal. SCC is the only beverage company associated with this programme. SCC participated in a study on the attitudes and behaviour of the Portuguese concerning road accidents. This collaboration involved group discussions with SCC’s employees. 18 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Other information Enabling our journey Brewing a Better Future will only succeed if the preconditions for success are defined and in place. With our enablers, we are making sure that our culture and organisation can support our ambitions. Extending our influence through our Supplier Code We are committed to making a positive contribution to society by extending our ways of working to our suppliers. We expect all our suppliers to help us to fulfil this commitment by actively supporting and respecting our values in their own business practice. By signing the Supplier Code, suppliers agree to comply with key elements of integrity, environment and human rights. At the end of 2012, 641 of our suppliers had signed the Supplier Code. As part of our Supplier Governance Procedure, we also started monitoring compliance with the Code. Suppliers identified as high risk are subject to an audit by a third party. 528 of HEINEKEN’s global suppliers and more than 34,000 local suppliers worldwide had signed the Supplier Code. Building sustainability into performance plans Sustainability is one of the five merit areas in senior managers’ annual performance appraisals. This means that sustainability is an expected behaviour linked to all activities of our senior managers rather than an ad-hoc activity. In 2012, 80% of HEINEKEN’s senior managers had sustainability targets included in their annual performance appraisal objectives, SCC included. Better reporting with Green Gauge 2.0 Launched in 2011, the Green Gauge scorecard allows us to monitor and report quarterly progress on our various sustainability initiatives at all levels of the business. To improve efficiency and reporting quality, we start using Green Gauge 2.0 in 2012. This electronic platform is quicker, more accurate and tightly integrated with other existing reporting tools within our Company. Local sustainability reports As part of HEINEKEN’s commitment to transparency in reporting, in 2012 a total of 33 Operating Companies, SCC included, published a 2011 local sustainability report or factsheet, which can all be viewed on HEINEKEN’s website. 641 LOCAL SUPPLIERS HAVE SIGNED OUR SUPPLIER CODE WE ARE 1 OF THE 33 OPERATING COMPANIES THAT PUBLISHED A LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT Central de Cervejas e Bebidas 19 Sustainability Report 2012 Stakeholder engagement and dialogue Crucial to our Brewing a Better Future journey are our stakeholders. They help us to stay focused and tell us when they feel we are moving off track. We communicate and engage with stakeholders in three ways: reputation research, expert meetings and ongoing stakeholder dialogue. HEINEKEN’s Reputation Research survey gives a wide range of stakeholders, including employees, customers, governments and NGOs, the opportunity to tell us what they think. Since 2010, more than 7,500 stakeholders have shared their opinion with the Group. The SCC Reputation Research shows that, overall our stakeholders have a very favourable perception of the Company. They consider SCC as a Company leading on its long term relationship with stakeholders, its overall market share, and a strong emotional connection to the company and its brands. Leadership and Business Performance are also seen by our stakeholders as strengths based on close relationships with our business partners, supported on trust and good communication. Stakeholders perceive that there are more things to keep than to change about SCC, identifying however areas for improvement: to raise awareness of SCC programmes on environment, more ambitious environmental commitments, awareness on social initiatives and also a greater engagement with consumers on CSR. Working with partners We believe that we can achieve more by working with partners and stakeholders than on our own. We are a member of the Portuguese Brewers Association (APCV). We engage with APCV by subscribing the APCV Commercial Self-Regulation Code. This Code is granted by the associations which represent the sector and supervised by an independent body, ICAP (Advertising Self-Regulation Institute). We also cooperate with APCV, on alcohol related issues, maintaining close contact with Government decision makers, under the Alcohol & Health Forum and also working at an European level by signing the European Road Safety Charter, whose aim is to reduce accidents and road fatalities. We are actively engaged with organisations that support our aim concerning responsible consumption of Beer. Among them are: ACP (Portuguese Automobile Club) and PRP (Portuguese Road Accident Prevention), since 2008 and Aliança Prevenção Rodoviária – Road Prevention Alliance, in 2012, leading with these partners the issue drinking and driving. 30 STAKEHOLDERS TOOK PART IN SCC REPUTATION RESEARCH 20 Central de Cervejas e Bebidas Sustainability Report 2012 Other information The years ahead Based on dialogue with our stakeholders and insight into global trends, HEINEKEN has identified four key areas on which we will build a more focused second phase of Brewing a Better Future: water, CO2, sourcing and responsible consumption. Each area is underpinned by our ways of working – living by our values, leading by example, and working together to make a difference. Agriculture Focus areas Water CO2 Sourcing Responsible consumption Ways of working Values and Behaviours Malting Brewing Packaging Distribution Global trends: how they impact us, how we impact them The world is facing unprecedented global challenges, chief among them being population growth, climate change, access to natural resources, and food and water scarcity. These challenges will directly and indirectly impact businesses, both by posing a threat to the future availability of key resources and through increasingly demanding legislation. Defining our priorities In 2012, we reviewed global trends which served as the basis for defining our priorities. To help us in our assessment, HEINEKEN hosted a series of ‘expert meetings’ between February and April 2012. An extended group of 22 stakeholders met with internal HEINEKEN specialists to share knowledge and insights into our sustainability performance and how we can develop our thinking and plans. HEINEKEN, too, will be affected if we do not act to mitigate the impact of these risks on our own organisation. At the same time, we recognise the economic and social opportunities that lie in creating real, shared value for all our stakeholders. Materiality analysis These dialogue sessions were instrumental in helping us to build a prioritised materiality matrix containing the issues, risks and opportunities that are most relevant to our business and stakeholders. Customer Our global commitments for 2020 Consumer Water • Reducing specific water consumption in the breweries by 25% • Aiming for water compensation/ balancing by production units in water scarce and distressed areas CO2 • Reducing CO2 emissions: –– in production by 40% –– of our fridges by 50% –– of distribution by 20% in Europe and the Americas Sourcing • Deliver 60% of raw materials in Africa via local sourcing • Aiming for at least 50% of our main raw materials from sustainable sources • Ongoing compliance with our Supplier Code procedure Responsible consumption • Delivering on industry commitments • Making responsible consumption aspirational through Heineken® • Every market in scope has and reports publicly on a measurable partnership aimed at addressing alcohol abuse. Ultimately, we were able to identify the four key focus areas. Each area is supported by a number of specific commitments. They clearly state our ambitions for 2020 with milestones to be achieved by 2015. The 2020 ambitions that were set in 2010 remain unchanged and have been integrated into our focused agenda. Looking to the future With our new commitments in place, we are proactively looking to the future to secure our long-term business continuity, while fulfilling our social and environmental obligations. Let us know your thoughts Which aspects of Brewing a Better Future are working well? Where do you think we could do better? We’d love to hear from you, because your feedback will allow us to learn and improve. Nuno Pinto de Magalhães Head of Corporate Relations Email: scc@centralcervejas.pt Post: Apartado 15 2626-851 Vialonga Portugal For full details of our 2020 ambitions and 2015 milestones, read our global online report. More information about HEINEKEN and our sustainability journey theHEINEKENcompany.com enjoyHEINEKENresponsibly.com HEINEKEN.com Twitter: @HEINEKENCorp For the full Sustainability Report 2012 including detailed performance data and moving images, visit www.sustainabilityreport.HEINEKEN.com See the SCC’s Sustainability Report 2012 in www.centralcervejasbebidas.pt A SCC-Sociedade Central de Cervejas e Bebidas, S.A. publication Apartado 15 2626-851 Vialonga Portugal Tel +351 219528600 Fax +351 219520838 Production SCC Corporate Relations Text SCC Corporate Relations Photography HEINEKEN SCC Graphic design and electronic publishing Addison Group www.addison-group.net
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