Nestle SA

Common Name
Nestle
Country
Switzerland
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Packaged Foods
Employees
275,000
Ticker
NESN
Exchange
SIX SWISS EXCHANGE
Description
Nestlé S.A. is a multinational corporation and the world’s largest food and beverage company, headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. It operates across an extensive portfolio that spans baby food, bottl...
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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.

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Total Scope 2
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Nestle’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Nestle's Non-financial report 2024
a. Nestle's Non-financial report 2024

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

20182019202020212022202320240850 k1.7 M2.55 M3.4 MtCO2e+1%0%+2%-3%-3%-3%
  • 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

20182019202020212022202320240550 k1.1 M1.65 M2.2 MtCO2e
  • 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

201820202021202220232024025 M50 M75 M100 MtCO2e+3%-1%-5%-10%-4%
  • 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 GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Nestle reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,080,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 101,287 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 30.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. a

Nestle's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1050020,0001,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)505005,00050,000500,000Revenues (Millions of USD)TWilmar InternationalYear: 2024Scope 1: 8,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 86,427Scope 1 Intensity: 97.19 tCO2e/$MBell Food GroupYear: 2022Scope 1: 40,138 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,668Scope 1 Intensity: 8.60 tCO2e/$MAryztaYear: 2024Scope 1: 91,090 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,133Scope 1 Intensity: 42.70 tCO2e/$MEmmiYear: 2024Scope 1: 104,320 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,802Scope 1 Intensity: 21.72 tCO2e/$MOriorYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 709Scope 1 Intensity: 21.31 tCO2e/$MJ M SmuckerYear: 2022Scope 1: 197,694 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,999Scope 1 Intensity: 24.72 tCO2e/$MAssuraYear: 2023Scope 1: 27 tCO2eRevenue: $M 186Scope 1 Intensity: 0.15 tCO2e/$MSaputoYear: 2025Scope 1: 500,261 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,247Scope 1 Intensity: 37.76 tCO2e/$MMarfrig Global FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 300,755 tCO2eRevenue: $M 24,096Scope 1 Intensity: 12.48 tCO2e/$MMeiji HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 209,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,300Scope 1 Intensity: 28.63 tCO2e/$MNissuiYear: 2024Scope 1: 213,648 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,490Scope 1 Intensity: 38.92 tCO2e/$MIngredionYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,825,070 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,430Scope 1 Intensity: 245.64 tCO2e/$MGodrej AgrovetYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,449 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,136Scope 1 Intensity: 1.28 tCO2e/$MHilton Food GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 13,495 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,005Scope 1 Intensity: 2.70 tCO2e/$MM. Dias BrancoYear: 2024Scope 1: 146,654 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,564Scope 1 Intensity: 93.76 tCO2e/$MWH GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,167,092 tCO2eRevenue: $M 202,795Scope 1 Intensity: 15.62 tCO2e/$MGlanbiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 141,880 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,321Scope 1 Intensity: 42.72 tCO2e/$MTTTaokaenoi Food & MarketingYear: 2023Scope 1: 2,111 tCO2eRevenue: $M 155Scope 1 Intensity: 13.65 tCO2e/$MChina Mengniu DairyYear: 2024Scope 1: 277,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,227Scope 1 Intensity: 20.98 tCO2e/$MMorinaga Milk IndustryYear: 2023Scope 1: 188,177 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,946Scope 1 Intensity: 47.69 tCO2e/$MLeroy Seafood GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 156,638 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,745Scope 1 Intensity: 57.06 tCO2e/$MLamb Weston HoldingsYear: 2023Scope 1: 722,902 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,351Scope 1 Intensity: 135.11 tCO2e/$MAAKYear: 2024Scope 1: 227,285 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,088Scope 1 Intensity: 55.60 tCO2e/$MSuedzuckerYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,400,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,152Scope 1 Intensity: 215.21 tCO2e/$MNestleYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,080,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 101,287Scope 1 Intensity: 30.41 tCO2e/$M

How does Nestle's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Nestle reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 30.41 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 33.2 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a

Where does Nestle rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Nestle ranked 13 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a

Nestle is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. 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

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