Nestle SA
Nestle's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, 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).
Nestle has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  | 0000000 |
Unspecified Calculation Method | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Nestle's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nestle amounted to 5,300,000 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Nestle decreased by 2.57%, 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 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Nestle were 2,820,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Nestle reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Nestle's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 14.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Nestle's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 6.62%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Nestle's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Nestle reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 220,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,480,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Nestle reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Nestle's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Nestle's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Nestle use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Nestle reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Nestle's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
- Total Scope 2 (Unspecified Calculation Method)
Insights into Nestle's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Nestle reported 82,990,000 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 2025 disclosure of Nestle includes a breakdown across 13 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2024, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina
Nestle's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Nestle's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Nestle reported total Scope 3 emissions of 82,990,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 87.19% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 12.81% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Compared to the previous year (2024), 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
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Nestle disclose?
In 2025, Nestle reported emissions for 13 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Nestle's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Nestle's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 56,430,000 tCO₂e (68%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 8,590,000 tCO₂e (10.35%)
- Downstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 9): 7,510,000 tCO₂e (9.05%)
Nestle's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Nestle’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Nestle reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,820,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 113,453 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 24.86 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Nestle's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Nestle's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Nestle reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 24.86 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 34.47, 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 2025, Nestle ranked 11 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 2025, Nestle reported a total carbon footprint of 88,290,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.79% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Nestle's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 3.19%.a