Guideline for Green ProcurementObjectiveHeineken strives to treat the environment with due care and to comply with environmental and other legislation applicable to its operations in a geographical location. Our key elements to environmental care are:1. Production and supply chain processes have been designed to make an efficient use of available resources and to minimize the environmental impact.2. Promotion by our suppliers of greater environmental responsibility and promotion of the development and diffusion of environmental friendly technologies.Criteria for Green Procurement The criteria for Green Procurement are based on the environmental impact of the purchased materials and services as well as the environmental management systems of the manufacturers or suppliers.1. The Environment Impact of the Purchased Material and Service.a. Manufacturingi. Proper use of renewable resourcesii. Use of recycled or reused materialsiii. Containing no toxic substances such as hazardous chemical substances or heavy metalsiv. Optimizing the use of resources such as energy and raw materialb. Usagei. Longer life spendsii. Energy conservation2. Environ Management Systemsa. Implementing an internationally recognized environmental management system such as ISO 14001, GMP, HACCPb. Being certified for green products by internationally accepted “eco” mark such as Green Labelc. Promotion or supporting environmental conservation activities