Waste is a two-sided problem in the consumer goods industry. On one side there are products disposed of for multiple reasons; on the other side, the waste is generated through packaging. There has been an increasing amount of single-use plastic and waste produced by FMCG companies.
Companies need to be more mindful of the waste generated throughout their value chain. Companies like Procter & Gamble and Dabur India recently announced that they have achieved 'plastic waste neutrality’ by recycling a big chunk of their post-consumer plastic packaging waste. Companies have been under pressure to manage waste to be environmentally sustainable and increase consumer awareness. Being responsible for the environment helps companies attract new customers as consumers prefer to do business with companies that share their values.
Nestle SA (Nestle) is a manufacturer and marketer of food products and beverages. The company's product portfolio comprises baby foods, bottled water, cereals, chocolates and confectionery, coffee, culinary products, chilled and frozen foods, dairy products, nutritional products, ice cream, and pet products. Its major brands include Aero, Alpo, Milkybar, Nestle Ice Cream, Cerelac, Nescafe, Nespresso, Nestea, Milo, Maggi, Buitoni, Cailler, Movenpick, Freshly, Purina, Boost, Gerber, and Kit Kat.
The total waste generated by Nestle in 2021 was 1,568,228 tonnes of which 99% of the waste was non-hazardous. The company generated 12,748 tonnes of hazardous waste and 1,555,480 tonnes of non-hazardous waste in 2021.
The company generated 3.8 million tonnes in total weight of packaging in 2021 a decrease of around 15% from 2020. Nestle has set a goal to make 100% of its packaging recyclable or reusable and reduce the use of virgin plastics by one-third by 2025.
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