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Nestlé India Limited

Nestlé India Limited, a subsidiary of the global food and beverage giant Nestlé S.A., is headquartered in Gurgaon, India. Established in 1961, the company has grown to become a leader in the Indian food industry, with a strong presence in various regions across the country. Nestlé India operates primarily in the dairy, nutrition, and culinary sectors, offering a diverse range of products that include popular brands such as Maggi, Nescafé, and KitKat. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Nestlé India has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of health-focused products that cater to evolving consumer preferences. The company is recognised for its sustainable practices and has consistently maintained a strong market position, making it a trusted name in households across India.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Nestlé India Limited'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.

8

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

Nestlé India Limited's score of 8 is lower than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

3%

Nestlé India Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Nestlé India Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 383,260,000 kg CO2e, comprising 231,324,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 151,936,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2. This represents a slight increase in emissions compared to 2022, where the company recorded about 321,324,000 kg CO2e (192,678,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 128,646,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). The company has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. Nestlé India Limited's emissions data reflects its ongoing efforts to manage its carbon footprint, although further details on specific reduction strategies or commitments are currently unavailable.

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202120222024
Scope 1
206,379,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 2
112,879,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nestlé India Limited'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. Nestlé India Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nestlé India Limited is not committed to any 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.

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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