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Carbon Impact

Addressing Climate Change From the Ground Up

Heinz is determined to achieve significant reductions in the Company's emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG), especially carbon dioxide (CO2). We have set a milestone company goal: To reduce our GHG emissions by 20% by 2015.

We recognize the potential impact that global climate change could have on our operations. This is why we believe it is important for Heinz to lower our overall GHG emissions.

In Europe, Heinz is part of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme, which has been in place since 2005 to ensure that Europe meets its commitment under the Kyoto Protocol to reduce carbon dioxide emissions 5.2%, from 1990 levels, by 2012. Each manufacturing site is granted an annual carbon dioxide emissions allowance, with incentives designed to promote reduction. Our manufacturing sites are on track to meet these targets.

The Carbon Trust

In the U.K., Heinz is an active participant in The Carbon Trust, which was established by the government to reduce carbon emissions. Under this program, our Kitt Green facility has reduced CO2 emissions by approximately 13% over the past three years.

This achievement was made possible by the installation of energy-efficient continuous cooking equipment, as well as packaging innovations that enable food products to be cooked in the can during production, an energy-efficient process that we are extending to other facilities.