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Nestlé
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41
Overall
Low confidence
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14 evidence signals
4/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Company Database, EthicScan Analysis
Last updated: 2026-01-09
Dimension scores
4 measured
Labor
26
Environment
22
Animal Welfare
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Transparency
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Corporate Conduct
54
Geopolitical Ethics
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Health
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Community
56
Key explanations
14 signals
AI Analysis ›
Nestlé, a Swiss-based multinational food and beverage company, may have several ethical concerns, including environmental and labor issues, but also has made efforts to improve its sustainability and social responsibility. The company reportedly has a complex supply chain with various ingredients sourced from around the world, which may raise concerns about labor practices and environmental impact. Nestlé has also faced criticism and praise from consumers and advocacy groups, reflecting a mixed public sentiment.
  • deforestation and water pollution reportedly linked to palm oil and cocoa sourcing
  • labor rights concerns in cocoa and coffee supply chains
  • single-use plastic packaging and waste management issues
  • commitment to sustainable cocoa sourcing through the Nestlé Cocoa Sourcing Program
  • efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency
  • participation in certification programs such as the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)
Labor ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Nestlé S.A. (Labor score: 40)
  • Reported concern: Cocoa sourcing and child labor concerns (2000s) (impacts score by -15)
Environment ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Nestlé S.A. (Environment score: 30)
  • Reported concern: Deforestation and palm oil sourcing (2010s) (impacts score by -10)
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Corporate Conduct ›
5 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Nestlé S.A. (Corporate Conduct score: 40)
  • Reported concern: Baby formula marketing scandal (1970s)
  • Reported concern: Water bottling and extraction practices (2000s)
  • Reported concern: Plastic packaging and waste management issues (2010s)
  • Positive: Cocoa Sourcing Program to address child labor
Geopolitical Ethics ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Health ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Community ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Nestlé S.A. (Community score: 60)
About This Score ›
Based on 14 data points. Confidence: 47%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Evidence
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No evidence recorded.
Score trend
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Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower. EthicScan does not evaluate people, and it does not build behavioral profiles.
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