Nestlé generated 1.56 Mn tonnes of waste in 2023, but failed to disclose the disposal methods

Annually, the world generates over 9 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of industrial waste¹. About a third of the waste generated globally is managed improperly, dumped, or openly burned, undermining circularity and contributing to the loss of valuable materials and resources². Mismanaged biomass and industrial waste can contribute to air and water pollution^3,7.

Nestlé is a world-leading food and beverage company with 340 factories in 77 countries, distributing its products in 188 countries^4,5. In 2023, Nestlé generated a total of 1.56 million tonnes of waste, out of which 1.55 Mn t (99%) was non-hazardous waste and 12,779 t (1%) hazardous waste^6;p13. The total waste comprised 1.03 Mn t (66%) of biomass and 534,214 t (34%) of other waste (not explicit)^6;p13. Nestlé does not mention the disposal methods for its total waste⁶. 

Nestlé generates a considerable amount of waste. It must take measures to reduce its operational waste and disclose the methods used to dispose, recuperate or recycle waste.