Waste is a two-sided problem in the consumer goods industry. On the one hand, some products are disposed of for various reasons, and on the other, waste is generated through packaging. FMCG companies have been producing an increasing amount of waste and single-use plastic.
Companies need to be more mindful of the waste generated throughout their value chain. Companies like Procter & Gamble and Dabur India recently claimed that they have achieved 'plastic waste neutrality’ by recycling a big chunk of their post-consumer plastic packaging waste. They have come under pressure to manage waste in order to be environmentally friendly and raise consumer awareness. Companies that are environmentally conscious are better able to draw in new clients since customers like to work with businesses that share their values.
In 2021, Heineken, Nestle, Essity, Tyson Foods, and Asahi Group were the major FMCG companies which generated significant waste.
Heineken NV (Heineken) is a brewing company that develops, markets, and sells alcoholic beverages. In total, Heineken generated 4,493 thousand tonnes of waste in 2021, an increase of 6% from 2020. In the same year, Heineken reused 21.31 thousand tonnes of waste and disposed of 62.64 thousand tonnes of waste in landfills. The company has set a target to send zero waste to landfill across all its production sites worldwide by 2025.
Nestle SA (Nestle) is a manufacturer and marketer of food products and beverages. The total waste generated by Nestle in 2021 was 1,568 thousand tonnes of which 99% of the waste was non-hazardous. The company 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.
Essity AB (Essity), formerly Essity Aktiebolag, is a manufacturer, producer, and seller of consumer tissue, personal care, and professional hygiene products. The waste generated by Essity AB in 2021 was 1,448 thousand tonnes which decreased by 3% over 2020. The company disposed of 516 thousand tonnes of waste of which 507 thousand tonnes of waste were disposed to landfills. It aims to reduce landfill disposals and other disposals by 100% by 2030 to achieve zero production waste.
Tyson Foods Inc (Tyson Foods) is a food processor and marketer of chicken, beef, and pork. In total, Tyson Foods generated 1,337 thousand tonnes of waste in 2021, a decline of 55% from 2020. Around 85% of the company' total waste generation in 2021 was recycled. In the same year, Tyson Foods dumped 200 thousand tonnes of waste in landfills in the same year.
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd (Asahi Group) manufactures, markets, and sells alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and food products. In 2021, Asahi Group generated 1,030 thousand tonnes of waste which decreased by 10% over 2020. The company recycled 100% of its waste generated during the year. It has set a target to achieve zero landfill waste at manufacturing bases by 2030.
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