Nestlé India maintains 100% plastic neutrality in FY26
Nestlé India Limited released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY26, maintaining 100% plastic neutrality and sustainably sourcing 68% of key ingredients. The company reported 59.6% renewable energy usage, zero waste to landfills, and zero fatalities, with S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP providing assurance.
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Nestlé India Limited has released its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported that 68% of its key ingredients were sustainably sourced and maintained its status as a 100% plastic neutral organization. S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP provided reasonable assurance for the BRSR Core indicators.
Sustainability Performance
The company disclosed that 68% of its total inputs were sourced sustainably during the reporting period. This achievement is anchored in the Nestlé Responsible Sourcing Core Requirements. The company has maintained its status as a 100% plastic neutral organization since 2020, managing approximately 25,000 metric tonnes of plastic packaging in FY26. Seven of its nine manufacturing facilities are certified Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) units.
Energy and Emissions
Total energy consumed in FY26 was 4,350,818 Gigajoules (GJ), with 59.6% derived from renewable sources. Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions were 312,714 t CO2e. The company reported an energy intensity of 18.86 GJ per million rupee of turnover and a GHG emission intensity of 1,355 kg CO2e per million rupee of turnover.
Water and Waste Management
Total water withdrawal for the year stood at 2,759,410 kilolitres, with a consumption intensity of 10.43 kilolitres per million rupee of turnover. Total waste generated was 74,591 metric tonnes, of which 74,591 metric tonnes were recovered through recycling, reusing, or other recovery operations. The company reported zero waste sent to landfills or incineration.
Employee Well-being and Safety
The company spent 0.17% of its total revenue on well-being measures for employees and workers. The Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) was 0.51 for employees and 0.28 for workers per million person-hours worked. The company reported zero fatalities during the year.
Governance and Assurance
The Board of Directors oversees sustainability performance through the Risk Management and Sustainability Initiatives (RMSI) Committee. S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, provided reasonable assurance for the BRSR Core indicators. The company reported zero data breaches and zero instances of product recalls due to safety issues.
| Metric | FY 2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Sourcing | 68% |
| Plastic Neutrality | 100% |
| Renewable Energy Share | 59.6% |
| Zero Liquid Discharge Facilities | 7 of 9 |
| Well-being Spend (% of Revenue) | 0.17% |
| LTIFR (Employees) | 0.51 |
| LTIFR (Workers) | 0.28 |
Historical Stock Returns for Nestle
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.09% | -0.94% | -1.86% | +10.13% | +15.40% | +58.49% |
What specific strategies will Nestlé India implement to increase sustainable sourcing from 68% to 100%?
How will the company manage the rising costs associated with maintaining 100% plastic neutrality as production volumes grow?
What are the near-term targets for increasing the renewable energy share beyond the current 59.6%?
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