Nestle
Nestlé S.A., commonly known as Nestlé, is a global leader in the food and beverage industry, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. Founded in 1866, the company has established a significant presence across Europe, North America, and Asia, with operations in over 190 countries. Nestlé's diverse portfolio includes well-known brands in categories such as dairy, coffee, nutrition, and pet care, with products like Nescafé, KitKat, and Purina standing out for their quality and innovation. With a commitment to sustainability and health, Nestlé has achieved numerous milestones, including being recognised as one of the world's largest food companies. Its focus on research and development ensures that Nestlé remains at the forefront of consumer trends, solidifying its market position and reputation for excellence in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nestle's score of 68 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 (GHG) emissions of approximately 87.5 million tonnes CO2e, comprising 3.16 million tonnes from Scope 1, 0.31 million tonnes from Scope 2, and about 84.1 million tonnes from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero GHG 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 aims 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 GHG emissions by 2050, alongside a commitment to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by 2025. These targets reflect Nestlé's commitment to sustainable practices and its alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C.
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Add to project2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 |
| 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
