Our global sustainability  
performance indicators for 2022

This document consolidates the key 
performance indicators (KPIs) for calendar 
year ending 31 December 2022 that 
are included throughout Nestle’s 2022 
Creating Shared Value and Sustainability 
Report. The report provides details of 
progress against our commitments and 
explains our strategies and performance. 
We provide more details of certain 
strategic KPIs in our Reporting Scope 
and Methodology for ESG KPIs and 
our Reporting Scope and Methodology 
for Nutritional Value Transparency Key 
Performance Indicators.
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Contents
3	
On the road to net zero
3	
Looking at the whole landscape
3	
More regenerative practices on farms
4	
Regenerative the water cycle
5	
Ingredients produced sustainbly
5	
Human rights and resilient communities
6	
Supporting tatsy and balanced diets
7	
Food safety and quality
7	
Packaging and circularity
8	
Opportunities for young people
8	
Our diverse and inclusive culture
8	
Employer of choice
10	 Ethical business
 
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On the road to net zero
CO2e reductions compared with business-as-usual scenario
Million tonnes
4.0
6.4
A significant change in our calculation methodology in 2022 means data 
for 2021 and 2022 are not comparable.
CO2e removals secured
Million tonnes
9.7
4.3
Gross direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions (CO2e)
Million tonnes
3.30
3.35
3.24
2020 and 2021 restated due to acquisitions, divestures, emissions factor 
restatements and adjusted scope.
Gross market-based indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions (CO2e)
Million tonnes
1.63
1.44
0.76
Gross other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions (CO2e)
Million tonnes
116.59
115.83
108.90
Total (Scope 1+2+3) GHG emissions (CO2e)
Million tonnes
121.52
120.62
112.90
Renewable electricity sourced in our manufacturing sites at year end
%
50.5
63.7
78.4
Global fleet of vehicles switched to lower emission options
%
17.6
27.2
41.0
Energy consumption
GJ
81 385 568
82 779 476
80 131 120
Energy consumed that was supplied from grid electricity
%
12.2
10.2
6.0
Energy consumed that is renewable energy 
%
23.1
25.3
30.6
Hazardous Waste Generated – biomass
Tonnes
839
Changes in the classification of waste in 2022 mean that prior year data is 
not comparable.
Non-hazardous Waste Generated – biomass
Tonnes
1 973 909
Hazardous Waste Generated – mixed waste
Tonnes
33 067
Non-hazardous Waste Generated – mixed waste
Tonnes
926 422
Looking at the whole landscape
Primary supply chains for meat, palm oil, pulp and paper, soy and sugar assessed 
as deforestation-free
%
90.0
97.2
99.1
Trees secured for planting
Number
24.6
12.4
CO2e secured over a 20-year period through tree-planting projects initiated 
Million tonnes
9.3
3.1
More regenerative practices on farms
Key ingredients sourced through regenerative agricultural methods
%
6.8
In 2022, only the following sources are included in regenerative agriculture 
volumes: fresh milk, Ecuadorian cocoa, green coffee and Libby’s 
vegetables sourced through direct procurement/Farmer Connect or for 
Nespresso, Nestlé Nutrition cereals and vegetables that are traceable  
back to a farm/cooperative level and raw materials that are covered by  
the Living Soils initiative with Earthworm Foundation for Nestlé France. 
The denominator includes all raw materials in scope. See our Reporting 
Scope and Methodology for ESG KPIs document for full details.
Indicator
Unit
2020
2021
2022
Notes on the data
 
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Regenerating the water cycle
Total water withdrawn
Million cubic meters
115.4
98.0
97.1
Total water consumed
Million cubic meters
56.2
39.0
43.9
Total water discharged
Million cubic meters
59.2
59.0
53.2
Water use reduction in factories
Million cubic meters
1.69
2.30
2.38
Water efficiency at our factories
Water efficiency at our factories: Milk products
Cubic meters per tonne of 
product
3.58
3.70
Water efficiency at our factories: Confectionery
Cubic meters per tonne of 
product
3.08
2.68
Water efficiency at our factories: Nutrition and healthcare
Cubic meters per tonne of 
product
8.39
8.68
Water efficiency at our factories: PetCare
Cubic meters per tonne of 
product
1.16
1.25
Water efficiency at our factories: Powdered and liquid beverages
Cubic meters per tonne of 
product
5.93
6.18
Water efficiency at our factories: Prepared dishes and cooking aids
Cubic meters per tonne of 
product
3.13
3.08
Water efficiency at our factories: Bottled water
Cubic meters per tonne of 
product
1.52
1.48
Water withdrawn in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
%
25.0
35.4
36.1
Water consumed in regions with High or Extremely High Baseline Water Stress
%
30.0
49.1
51.5
Water incidents that incurred a fine or penalty
Number
5
Reported for the first time in 2022.
Nestle Waters
Nestlé Waters sites certified to the AWS Standard
Number
34
19
21
This number reduced In 2021 due to the sale of Nestlé Waters  
North America.
Nestlé Waters volumetric water benefits delivered by implementing local water 
stewardship projects
Million cubic meters
2.3
Reported for the first time in 2022.
Indicator
Unit
2020
2021
2022
Notes on the data
 
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Ingredients produced sustainably
Key ingredients produced sustainably 
%
16.3
22.0
Key ingredients refers to 14 key agricultural raw materials that cover 95% 
of our annual sourcing by volume: cereals and grains; cocoa; coconut; 
coffee; dairy; fish and seafood; hazelnuts; meat, poultry and eggs; palm oil; 
pulp and paper; soy; spices; sugar; and vegetables. Change in definition in 
2022 means year-on-year data are not comparable.
Certified sustainable palm oil sourced
%
58.1
71.1
71.0
2022 data comprises Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil certifications 
and credits as follows: 20.0% segregated, 1.6% mass balance, 45.6% book 
and claims without including credits from independant smallholders, 3.7% 
book and claims from independent smallholders only.
Coffee sustainably sourced
%
75.0
82.8
88.0
Coffee sourced through the Nescafé Plan
%
75.0
81.5
87.0
Coffee sourced through the Nespresso AAA Sustainable Quality™ Program
%
93.0
92.6
93.1
Cocoa sourced through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan
%
48.0
50.6
68.3
The % cocoa sourced through the Nestlé Cocoa Plan includes volumes  
of Rainforest Alliance certified mass balance cocoa that are not accounted 
for in the global Produced Sustainably indicator above.
Number of farmers in the Nestlé Cocoa Plan
Number
124 053
152 236
157 157
Number of forest and fruit trees distributed to cocoa farmers 
Number
669 305
1 038 904
1 470 614
Cage-free eggs sourced
%
76.3
71.7
Farmers trained through Farmer Connect
Number
435 500
419 228
Human rights and resilient communities
Child Labor Monitoring and Remediation System performance – Ghana
Households covered by a CLMRS to prevent and address child labor risks 
Number
1897
10 711
14 797
Children covered by a CLMRS to prevent and address child labor risks 
Number
2325
5978
11 669
Total children who received support during the year 
Number
284
410
3503
Total children who have received support since program began 
Number
2399
2809
6312
Children identified who reported no longer engaging in activities posing a risk of 
child labor at the two most recent follow-up visits 
Number
693
738
819
Child Labor Monitoring and Remediation System performance – Cote d'Ivoire
Households covered by a CLMRS to prevent and address child labor risks
Number
57 525
69 318
72 625
Children covered by a CLMRS to prevent and address child labor risks
Number
86 134
94 748
98 674
Total children who received support during the year
Number
22 961
29 424
11 532
Total children who have received support since the program began
Number
127 550
156 974
168 506
Children identified who reported no longer engaging in activities posing a risk of 
child labor at the two most recent follow-up visits
Number
4838
6307
8155
Indicator
Unit
2020
2021
2022
Notes on the data
 
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Supporting tasty and balanced diets
Affordable nutrition
Number of servings of total products with micronutrient fortification
Billions
205.3
207.4
211.4
The ‘big four’ micronutrients are iron, vitamin A, iodine and zinc.  
2021 data corrected to adjust for some products that were reclassified.
Number of servings of affordable nutrition with micronutrient fortification
Billions
120.2
128.4
129.2
Nutritional value transparency
Net sales from products with a Health Star Rating of 3.5 and above –  
excluding PetCare
%
37
Reported for the first time in 2022. Covers 79% of total net sales. Excludes 
products that are not foods or beverages for consumption, and some 
recent acquisitions. Health Star Ratings are calculated based on the recipe 
for each product and are not necessarily included on the product label.
Net sales from products with a Health Star Rating of between 1.5 and 3.5 – 
excluding PetCare
%
22
Net sales from products with a Health Star Rating of less than 1.5 –  
excluding PetCare
%
21
Net sales from specialized nutrition products – excluding PetCare
%
20
Net sales from products with a Health Star Rating of 3.5 and above –  
including PetCare
%
30
Reported for the first time in 2022. Covers 97% of total net sales. Excludes 
products that are not foods or beverages for consumption, and some 
recent acquisitions. Health Star Ratings are calculated based on the recipe 
for each product and are not necessarily included on the product label.
Net sales from products with a Health Star Rating of between 1.5 and 3.5 – 
including PetCare
%
18
Net sales from products with a Health Star Rating of less than 1.5 –  
including PetCare
%
17
Net sales from specialized nutrition products – including PetCare
%
35
Responsible marketing 
Compliance with Nestle Marketing Communication to Children policy: TV
%
98.7
98.4
Compliance with Nestle Marketing Communication to Children policy: Websites
%
100.0
100.0
Compliance with Nestle Marketing Communication to Children policy: Social media
%
83.4
100.0
Compliance with Nestle Marketing Communication to Children policy: Influencers
%
100.0
37.5
100% of the audited influencers’ posts were assessed as not appealing  
to children below 13 years. Following a change in methodology, breaches 
for posts not targeted to children are also included.
Compliance with Nestle Marketing Communication to Children policy: Average total
%
95.5
84.0
Countries with breastmilk substitute compliance audits
Number
18
24
31
Non compliances with breastmilk substitute marketing code
Number
107
121
116
Material sanctions (with a threshold of CHF 10 million) due to products’ labeling  
or marketing violations
Number
0
0
Indicator
Unit
2020
2021
2022
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Food safety and quality
Manufacturing and R&D sites certified to FSSC22000 – a program recognized by 
the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
%
97
98
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audit: (1) non-conformance rate
Number
2.85
2.77
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audit: (2) associated corrective action rate for 
major non-conformances
Number
4.25
2.14
Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) audit: (3) associated corrective action rate for 
minor non-conformances
Number
1.56
1.52
Ingredients sourced from Tier 1 supplier facilities certified to a Global Food Safety 
Initiative (GFSI) recognized food safety certification program
% by cost
88.0
91.9
Number of recalls issued
Number
10
9
10
Packaging and circularity
Packaging pieces placed on the market
Billions 
352
344
330
2021 data restated due to acquisitions, divestures and packaging changes.
Packaging made from recycled and/or renewable materials
%
37.0
39.5
36.0
Packaging that is recyclable, reusable, and/or compostable
%
84.0
85.4
85.8
Based on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment  
reporting rules.
Total weight of packaging
Million tonnes
4500
3800
3586
Total weight of plastic packaging
Million tonnes
0.9
Reported for the first time in 2022.
Plastic packaging designed for recycling
%
74.8
74.9
81.9
Based on the Ellen MacArthur Foundation Global Commitment  
reporting rules.
Virgin plastic reduction versus 2018 baseline
%
4.0
8.1
10.5
Recycled plastic in plastic packaging
%
1.7
4.3
7.7
Plastic used in our packaging by weight and type
Global PET (Polyester) use
% of total
32.1
34.8
Global PE (Polyethylene) use
% of total
18.1
19.1
Global PP (Polypropylene) use
% of total
19.4
21.6
Global PO (Polyolefin) use
% of total
5.4
6.6
Global laminates use
% of total
24.1
17.2
Global use, other plastics
% of total
0.8
0.7
Indicator
Unit
2020
2021
2022
Notes on the data
 
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Opportunities for young people
Young people around the world with access economic opportunities since 2017
Millions
2.45
3.89
5.62
Young people impacted through digital events (e.g. career fairs, educational 
webinars, e-learning programs) that focus on upskilling young people and make 
them more employable
Number
1 291 306
1 415 687
Apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities
Number
11 598
11 495
Young farmers trained through agripreneurship program
Number
7422
5121
Nestlé employees hired under 30 years old, unlimited & temporary contract
Number
23 899
26 610
Young entrepreneurs who have received some basic, but tangible benefit  
from Nestlé
Number
64 977
Reported for the first time in 2022.
Our diverse and inclusive culture
Women in the top 200+ senior executive positions
%
25.6
27.2
30.2
Middle and senior managers that are female
%
43.8
45.3
Employer of choice
Countries where Parental Support Policy is fully rolled out
%
64
100
Countries where the Nestlé Policy Against Discrimination, Violence and 
Harassment is rolled out
%
100
Average hours of technical or vocational training provided to workers in the 
company's operations
Number
15.8
9.3
Safety and health
Recordable injury rate per million hours worked
Number
1.28
1.33
1.21
Total recordable fatalities from injuries
Number
5
3
6
Total irreversible injuries
Number
14
13
22
Recordable illness rate per million hours worked
Number
0.71
0.66
Total recordable fatalities from illnesses
Number
0
0
Total irreversible illnesses
Number
20
20
Indicator
Unit
2020
2021
2022
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Employer of choice (continued)
Well-being
Employees reached through the global employee health promotion 
communication campaign
Number
130 063
156 600
Employees having watched #HealthyLives videos
Number
31 636
33 136
Views of #HealthyLives videos 
Number
445 776
509 974
Views of HealthTalks webinars
Number
14 480
4066
Activations in Pleaz platform to support mental health and physical activity 
Number
26 193
60 452
Employees having access to Know Your Number program
Number
227 640
233 385
Employees having participated to Know Your Number program
Number
49 687
108 830
Canteens offering a healthy meal 
%
94.4
94.6
Markets offering a nap room or equivalent to rest
%
53.0
54.5
Our people by type of employment
Covers Nestlé employees registered in the human resources system 
(approximately 96% of all employees). Each data point correct at the time 
the snapshot was taken.
Total number of permanent employees: female
Number
94 337
94 072
Total number of temporary employees: female
Number
8779
8335
Total number of permanent employees: male
Number
155 175
147 310
Total number of temporary employees: male
Number
8632
7883
Total number of permanent employees: Asia, Oceania and Australia
Number
55 034
Data not available for prior years due to restructure of  
geographical zones.
Total number of temporary employees: Asia, Oceania and Australia
Number
3868
Total number of permanent employees: Europe, Middle East and North Africa
Number
76 618
Total number of temporary employees: Europe, Middle East and North Africa
Number
7152
Total number of permanent employees: Greater China
Number
19 366
Total number of temporary employees: Greater China
Number
276
Total number of permanent employees: Latin America
Number
55 125
Total number of temporary employees: Latin America
Number
4512
Total number of permanent employees: North America
Number
35 267
Total number of temporary employees: North America
Number
412
Total number of full-time employees: female
Number
96 382
95 991
Total number of part-time employees: female
Number
6734
6416
Total number of full-time employees: male
Number
160 649
152 629
Total number of part-time employees: male
Number
3158
2564
Total employees covered by collective bargaining agreements
%
54.4
56.3
Indicator
Unit
2020
2021
2022
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Ethical business
CARE social audit program
Operational sites subject to a business integrity review through the CARE Program 
within the three-year CARE cycle
%
100
Data not available for prior years due to change in indicator.
Number of data breaches notified to authorities and affected individuals
Number
8
Locations covered by CARE audits
Number
300
379
389
CARE audits carried out
Number
150
247
264
CARE audit improvement opportunities identified
Number
274
333
511
CARE audit gaps closed
Number
253
161
283
Total messages received through SpeakUp system
Number
3305
2475
2516
Abuse of power and/or Mobbing/Bullying
Number
567
743
Unfair treatment
Number
386
368
labor practice
Number
373
272
Harassment (excluding sexual harassment)
Number
108
168
Fraud (misappropriation or misconduct on accounting/financial statement)
Number
137
128
Safety and health
Number
156
122
Violation of law/regulations
Number
91
120
Gifts, families and relatives, conflict of interest
Number
91
91
Bribery and corruption
Number
55
88
Messages substantiated related to kickbacks and did not involve 
government officials.
Violence and discrimination
Number
78
86
Sexual harassment
Number
59
81
Confidential information, privacy policy (data privacy, trade secrets,  
intellectual property)
Number
49
65
Third-party compliance
Number
94
54
Seeking compliance advice
Number
63
43
MANCOM members related
Number
17
27
Human rights (child labor, forced labor and modern slavery)
Number
49
16
Environmental impact
Number
43
14
Trade sanctions
Number
10
12
Antitrust and fair dealing
Number
33
9
Non compliance against WHO code
Number
11
5
Executive board members/senior managers in Switzerland
Number
5
4
Indicator
Unit
2020
2021
2022
Notes on the data
 
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Ethical business (continued)
Total cases substantiated through SpeakUp system
Number
532
580
578
Abuse of power and/or Mobbing/Bullying
Number
188
222
Unfair treatment
Number
97
26
labor practice
Number
77
69
Harassment (excluding sexual harassment)
Number
37
52
Sexual harassment
Number
22
36
Fraud (misappropriation or misconduct on accounting/financial statement)
Number
28
35
Violation of law/regulations
Number
25
27
Gifts, families and relatives, conflict of interest
Number
8
22
Bribery and corruption
Number
4
22
Messages substantiated related to kickbacks and did not involve 
government officials.
Safety and health
Number
29
21
Violence and discrimination
Number
19
16
3rd party compliance
Number
17
8
Confidential information, privacy policy (data privacy, trade secrets,  
intellectual property)
Number
11
8
MANCOM members related
Number
2
6
Seeking compliance advice
Number
10
5
Environmental impact
Number
3
2
Non compliance against WHO code
Number
1
1
Human rights (child labor, forced labor and modern slavery)
Number
1
0
Antitrust and fair dealing
Number
1
0
Trade sanctions
Number
0
0
Executive board members/senior managers in Switzerland
Number
0
0
Total messages closed through SpeakUp system 
Number
2721
1944
1758
Indicator
Unit
2020
2021
2022
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