Nestlé SA
Industry Group: Food Products
Country/Region: Switzerland
Identifier: SWX:NESN
With a 150-year-plus history, Nestle is the largest food and beverage manufacturer in the world by sales, generating more than CHF 90 billion in annual revenue. Its diverse product portfolio includes brands such as Nestle, Nescafe, Perrier, Pure Life, and Purina. Nestle also owns just over 20% of French cosmetics firm L'Oreal. The company has a vast portfolio of global products, with more than 30 brands each achieving more than CHF 1 billion in sales annually and a geographic presence that spans almost 190 countries.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Food Products 99 out of 607
Universe
Global Universe 8632 out of 15359
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Industry Comparison
Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
---|---|---|
Mondelez International, Inc. |
22.3
Medium
|
36 out of 607 |
The Hershey Co. |
27.2
Medium
|
96 out of 607 |
Nestlé SA |
27.4
Medium
|
99 out of 607 |
The Kraft Heinz Co. |
35.3
High
|
292 out of 607 |
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co., Ltd. |
41.9
Severe
|
444 out of 607 |
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The ESG Risk Ratings measure a company's exposure to industry-specific material ESG risks and how well a company is managing those risks.
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues. Our exposure score takes into consideration subindustry and company-specific factors such as its business model.
Nestlé SA's Exposure is Medium
Management
Management refers to how well a company is managing its relevant ESG issues. Our management score assesses the robustness of a company's ESG programs, practices and policies.
Nestlé SA's Management of ESG Material Risk is Strong
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Controversy Rating
Highest Controversy level that has impacted Nestlé SA's ESG Risk Rating in the last three years
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