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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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nestle's score of 71 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nestle's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nestlé reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 87,540,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,150,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 310,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 72,930,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, using 2018 as the baseline year. Nestlé's near-term targets include a 50.4% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2030. This encompasses emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, waste generated in operations, and various transportation activities. Additionally, the company plans to increase its sourcing of renewable electricity from 33.4% in 2018 to 100% by 2025. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2050, alongside a 75% reduction in Scope 3 emissions related to forest, land, and agriculture (FLAG) by the same year. Nestlé is also committed to achieving no deforestation in its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Nestlé's commitment to sustainable practices in the food and beverage sector.
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Add to project| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - |
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Nestle is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
