Nestle SA
Nestle's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Nestle completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
However, Nestle has not published a category-level breakdown of its Scope 3 emissions, limiting visibility into specific value chain sources.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Nestle's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nestle amounted to 3,340,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nestle decreased by 3.75%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations. a
Nestle's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nestle's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nestle were 3,080,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Nestle reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nestle's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.1%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nestle's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 2.53%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls. a
What are Nestle's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Nestle reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 260,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method. a
Has Nestle reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nestle's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Market-Based) have decreased by 87.13%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nestle's Scope 2 emissions (Market-Based) fell by 16.13% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a
What methodology does Nestle use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Nestle reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method. a
Nestle's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Nestle's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Nestle reported 81,040,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2024 disclosure of Nestle includes a breakdown across 0 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. a
Nestle's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nestle's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Nestle reported total Scope 3 emissions of 81,040,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Nestle reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Nestle's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 15.85%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Nestle's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Nestle 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Insights into Nestle's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Nestle reported a total carbon footprint of 84,380,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.62% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output. a
The largest contributor to Nestle's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 96.04% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.65%. a