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Nestle

Nestlé S.A., commonly known as Nestlé, is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland (CH). Founded in 1866, the company has evolved into a powerhouse with a diverse portfolio that includes dairy products, infant nutrition, bottled water, and pet care. Nestlé operates in numerous regions worldwide, with significant presence in Europe, North America, and Asia. Renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation, Nestlé offers iconic brands such as Nescafé, KitKat, and Maggi, each distinguished by their unique flavours and nutritional benefits. The company has achieved notable milestones, including its position as one of the largest food companies globally, consistently ranking high in sustainability and corporate responsibility. With a focus on health and wellness, Nestlé continues to shape the future of nutrition, making it a trusted choice for consumers around the world.

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86

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing 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.

15

Industry Benchmark

Nestle's score of 86 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nestle's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nestlé reported total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of approximately 76,410,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,150,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 151,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 72,930,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its GHG emissions, aiming for a 20% reduction by 2025 and a 50% reduction by 2030 from 2018 levels. Furthermore, Nestlé is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its entire value chain by 2050. Nestlé's near-term targets include a significant focus on renewable energy, with plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 33.4% in 2018 to 100% by 2025. The company also aims to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025. Long-term, Nestlé targets a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, alongside a 75% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to purchased goods and services. These commitments reflect Nestlé's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its alignment with industry standards for sustainability.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nestle's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium 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 Nestle is in CH, which has a very 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.

Nestle is participating in some 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
Reduction Actions

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