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Nestlé USA, Inc.

Nestlé USA, Inc., a subsidiary of the global food and beverage leader Nestlé S.A., is headquartered in the United States, with significant operations across North America. Founded in 1866, the company has evolved into a powerhouse in the food industry, focusing on nutrition, health, and wellness. Nestlé USA is renowned for its diverse portfolio, which includes iconic brands such as Nespresso, Stouffer's, and Gerber, each distinguished by quality and innovation. With a commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing, Nestlé USA has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in product formulation and packaging. The company holds a strong market position, consistently ranking among the top food manufacturers in the country, driven by its dedication to meeting consumer needs and preferences.

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How does Nestlé USA, Inc.'s carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

39

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Dairy Processing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Nestlé USA, Inc.'s score of 39 is lower than 77% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nestlé USA, Inc.'s reported carbon emissions

In 2018, Nestlé USA, Inc. reported total carbon emissions of approximately 216,240,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 75,260 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 142,040 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and the majority, about 216,240,000 kg CO2e, from Scope 3. Over the years, Nestlé has shown a slight increase in emissions, with Scope 1 emissions rising from 69,960 kg CO2e in 2014 to 75,260 kg CO2e in 2018, and Scope 2 emissions increasing from 138,860 kg CO2e to 142,040 kg CO2e in the same period. Scope 3 emissions also saw an increase from 208,820,000 kg CO2e in 2014 to 216,240,000 kg CO2e in 2018. Despite these figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives disclosed by Nestlé USA, Inc. regarding their carbon emissions. The company has not committed to any science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future improvement in their climate strategy.

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138,860
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208,820,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nestlé USA, Inc.'s primary industry is Dairy products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nestlé USA, Inc. is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Nestlé USA, Inc. is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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