The brewery installed 3,500 new solar panels on its rooftop, powering 17% brewery’s total annual electricity needs.
PETALING JAYA, 9 June 2026 – In conjunction with World Environment Day 2026, HEINEKEN Malaysia is reinforcing its focus on renewable energy, building on its on-site solar energy system at the Sungei Way Brewery.
The 3,500 solar panels installed across the brewery roof generate approximately 2,646 MWh of electricity annually, supplying around 17% of the brewery’s total 2025 electricity demand and reducing approximately 1,634 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. This forms part of the company’s broader efforts to strengthen energy performance and advance its net zero journey.
Driving operational decarbonisation
Marcelo Heil De Brito, Supply Chain Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia, said: “Our solar installation marks a key milestone in our net zero journey, reflecting a deliberate shift towards use of renewable energy and smarter operations. It is part of a broader, integrated approach to improving energy performance across the brewery, where operational efficiency and decarbonisation go hand in hand. Beyond renewable energy, we are systematically optimising core processes and investing in energy-efficient technologies to reduce emissions, strengthen resilience, and build a more future-ready operation.”
Since March 2022, the brewery has sourced 100% renewable electricity through Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s (TNB) Green Electricity Tariff (GET) programme. Together with on-site solar generation and targeted investments in energy-efficient technologies, these initiatives diversify the electricity mix and support ongoing efforts to reduce electricity-related emissions.
In addition, 4% of the brewery’s thermal energy needs are supplied by biogas generated from its on-site wastewater treatment plant, replacing a portion of fossil fuel-based thermal energy and supporting the reduction of direct (Scope 1) emissions.
These combined efforts have contributed to a 45% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions in production compared to the 2022 baseline, supporting HEINEKEN Malaysia’s long-term ambition to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its value chain by 2040.
Strengthening value chain impact
Beyond its own operations, HEINEKEN Malaysia is strengthening engagement with its value chain partners to support its broader sustainability goals, including onboarding its top 40 spend suppliers into the United Nations Global Compact Malaysia & Brunei ESG Start Platform to encourage improved ESG disclosures and the adoption of more sustainable practices.
Advancing responsible growth
Renuka Indrarajah, Corporate Affairs & Legal Director of HEINEKEN Malaysia, said: “At HEINEKEN Malaysia, sustainability is embedded in how we operate, invest, and grow, driving long-term value for our business and stakeholders. This milestone reflects the tangible progress we are making under our Brew a Better World 2030 strategy to advance our net zero ambition. Beyond operations, it underscores our focus on delivering measurable impact through strong governance and strategic partnerships, while supporting Malaysia’s transition to a lower-carbon future.”
HEINEKEN Malaysia’s sustainability progress has been recognised through recent national and regional ESG accolades, including the UN Global Compact Network Malaysia & Brunei Forward Faster Sustainability Awards in the Nature & Biodiversity category, the Asia ESG Positive Impact Awards for renewable energy, and The Edge Billion Ringgit Club Awards for corporate responsibility. The company is also included in the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, underscoring its continued focus on strong environmental, social, and governance practices.
Further information on HEINEKEN Malaysia’s sustainability initiatives can be found at HEINEKEN Malaysia’s official website www.heinekenmalaysia.com/
