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Nestlé Introduces New Sustainable Paper-Based Options
Nestlé: New Sustainable Choc at Airports
Nestlé Exploring Upcycled, Low-Carbon Fertiliser
Nestlé joins World Central Kitchen to fight hunger and build climate-resilient communities
Nestlé releases its 2021 Annual Report, Creating Shared Value, and Sustainability Report
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Nestlé S.A. ESG Profile
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Verified June 2026 2024ValidatedESG & Sustainability Profile
Key Facts
- • 2050, and their net zero emissions goals are in line with the Paris Agreement.
- • target by 2050, and their net zero emissions goals are in line with the Paris Agreement.
Nestlé S.A., together with its subsidiaries, is the largest food and beverage company in the world. The company operates through Zone Europe, Middle East and North Africa; Zone Americas; Zone Asia, Oceania and sub-Saharan Africa; and Nestlé Waters segments. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Vevey, Switzerland. When it comes to Nestle ESG rating, they have a medium ESG risk, high exposure to material ESG issues, and a strong score in managing those ESG issues. The company faces specific material ESG issues related to E&S impacts of products and services, environment, land use and biodiversity, resource use, and product governance. They have had controversies regarding quality and safety, water use, land use and biodiversity, and social supply chain incidents. Their...
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Key Insights
Key Insights
Covered by 3 ESG rating providers
Strong coverage
Net Zero target: 2050
24 years to achieve
Science Based Targets approved
Validated emissions reduction pathway
Sustainability Commitments & Climate Targets
Nestlé S.A. ESG Rating Coverage - Sustainalytics & LSEG
Analyzed by both major ESG rating providers - verified
| Provider | Coverage | Details |
|---|---|---|
Morningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings | Covered | |
LSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores & Data | Covered |
Coverage verified from 2 of 2 active providers.
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MSCI ESG Ratings
Measures company exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and management of those risks relative to peers.
MSCI identifies the ESG risks most relevant to each industry, then scores companies on how well they manage those risks compared to peers. Ratings range from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard) and are reviewed annually.
View on MSCIMorningstar Sustainalytics ESG Risk Ratings
Assesses the degree to which a company's economic value is at risk driven by ESG factors.
Sustainalytics measures unmanaged ESG risk — the gap between a company's total exposure to material ESG issues and how much of that exposure its management practices address. Lower scores indicate less unmanaged risk.
View on SustainalyticsLSEG (Refinitiv) ESG Scores
Evaluates company ESG performance based on publicly available, verifiable data across 630+ metrics.
LSEG scores companies across 630+ ESG data points drawn entirely from public disclosures — annual reports, sustainability filings, and regulatory submissions. Scores are weighted by industry materiality and benchmarked against sector peers.
View on LSEGCDPEnvironmental disclosure system for companies, cities, and statesScore: B (2024)Coverage status indicates whether publicly available ESG data from each provider has been identified for Nestlé S.A.. For official ratings and scores, visit provider websites directly.
Sustainability News & Updates
5 items5 ESG news items tracked · 5 from KnowESG editorial · 0 from wire sources
Nestlé Introduces New Sustainable Paper-Based Options
Nestlé: New Sustainable Choc at Airports
Nestlé Exploring Upcycled, Low-Carbon Fertiliser
Nestlé joins World Central Kitchen to fight hunger and build climate-resilient communities
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