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Nestlé India Limited

Nestlé India Limited, a subsidiary of the global food and beverage giant Nestlé S.A., is headquartered in Gurgaon, India. Established in 1961, the company has grown to become a leader in the Indian food industry, with a strong presence in various regions across the country. Nestlé India operates primarily in the dairy, nutrition, and culinary sectors, offering a diverse range of products that include popular brands such as Maggi, Nescafé, and KitKat. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Nestlé India has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of health-focused products that cater to evolving consumer preferences. The company is recognised for its sustainable practices and has consistently maintained a strong market position, making it a trusted name in households across India.

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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Food Product Manufacturing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Nestlé India Limited's score of 16 is higher than 51% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nestlé India Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2025, Nestlé India Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 231,324,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 151,936,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint through various initiatives. From 2021 to 2025, the company has set a target to achieve a 20% reduction in emissions from manure management by installing anaerobic biodigesters. By the end of the review period, over 5,800 small and 200 large biodigesters had been installed, contributing to the reduction of methane emissions and promoting sustainable farming practices. In 2024, emissions were recorded at approximately 147,573,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 181,638,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, while in 2023, the figures were similar to 2025, indicating a consistent approach to managing emissions. The company has not disclosed any Scope 3 emissions data, focusing primarily on direct and indirect emissions from its operations. Nestlé India's climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and emissions reduction.

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Scope 1
206,379,000
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Scope 2
112,879,000
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Scope 3
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nestlé India Limited's primary industry is Food products nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Nestlé India Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Nestlé India Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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