Nestle SA
Nestle Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Nestle conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 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.  | 0000000 |
Total Waste Recovered | 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 Hazardous Waste Generated | 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. | 0000000 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 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 |
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Insights into Nestle’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Nestle generated a total of 1,564,810 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 0.82% of Nestle's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 99.18% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a
Nestle’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Nestle reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2023, Nestle's total waste generation has decreased by 13.64%, suggesting improvements in operational efficiency or the early results of waste minimization strategies. a
Since 2023, Nestle's hazardous waste generation has decreased by 56.35%, suggesting a recent shift toward safer materials, improved waste handling protocols, or stronger compliance with environmental standards. a
Overall, Nestle has reduced both its total waste and hazardous waste in the last year, suggesting effective waste management practices and improved material sourcing. a