- Challenges in transitioning to low-carbon processes
- Reputational risk arising from failure to meet established targets
- Challenges in engaging relevant communities, which limit the outcome of health and wellness initiatives
- Socioeconomic background of target communities may hinder the engagement of beneficiaries and the progress of implemented health and wellness initiatives
- Non-compliance among partners and suppliers may impede efforts to improve energy efficiency across the value chain
- Sustainable packaging transition requiring higher production costs
- Challenges in adopting more sustainable materials for packaging due to insufficient local infrastructure or technology
- Challenges in upholding Halal compliance throughout the value chain
- Non-compliance among partners and suppliers may impede our efforts to build a sustainable supply chain
Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 51.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 51.7K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 19.2K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
51.7K tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2)
2023
Renewable Energy
100%
of total energy
Water Usage
1.3K ML/year
2023
Waste
28.6K tons/year
2023
Energy Use
1.4M MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 51.7K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 19.2K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 7,769 tonnes, equivalent to 13%, across Nestlé factories in Malaysia
- Achieved a 25% carbon footprint reduction in 2023 compared to the 2018 baseline
- Recovered approximately 11,500 tonnes of post-consumer packaging waste, of which 6,800 tonnes are plastic, through various programmes as part of our EPR initiatives
- Expanded recycling programme to reach 180,000 households
- Transitioned to 100% renewable electricity across our operations since January 2022
- Planted 853,946 trees in 2023, contributing to a total of 1.5 million trees since 2021
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 20% from 2018 levels by 2025
- Achieve plastic neutrality by 2025
- 95% of packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce GHG emissions by 50% by 2030
- Source 50% of key ingredients through regenerative agriculture by 2030
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Contributing to Nutritious and Sustainable DietsHelping to Protect, Renew and Restore Natural ResourcesStrengthening CommunitiesOperating Responsibly