support communities
Ethical Issue: This statement may raise ethical concerns if sustainability communication improves corporate reputation more than it reflects actual environmental or social impact improvements.
support communities
Ethical Issue: This statement may raise ethical concerns if sustainability communication improves corporate reputation more than it reflects actual environmental or social impact improvements.
addressing climate change, soil degradation, plastic pollution and other challenges
Misleading Sustainability Messaging: While the company acknowledges environmental issues, the statement is broad and does not provide specific measurable outcomes, which may contribute to sustainability impression without full transparency.
net reduction of GHG emissions versus 2018 baseline*
Possible Legal Risk: This statement may be considered a forward-looking sustainability claim that lacks immediate verifiable outcomes, which can contribute to greenwashing perception if progress is not independently validated or transparently reported.
We unlock the power of food and beverages to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come
Ethical Concern: This statement may be considered vague sustainability framing because it uses broad positive language about “quality of life” and “future generations” without providing measurable environmental outcomes, which can contribute to greenwashing perceptions.
Regenerative agriculture
Misleading Language: The term is vague because the company does not clearly explain how these practices are measured or independently verified.
Creating Shared Value - our strong conviction that a company should create value both for its shareholders and society at large - is at the heart of this purpose.
Greenwashing Claim: This statement may be considered greenwashing because Nestlé has faced criticism over plastic pollution and environmental practices despite promoting sustainability.
return 100% of the total water
Water Sustainability Claim: This environmental claim may require stronger transparency because consumers may assume all operations equally restore water resources across every location.
Excludes the company’s acquired businesses
Ethical Issue / Selective Disclosure: Excluding acquired businesses from emissions calculations may make the company’s environmental performance appear better than it actually is.
Reducing emissions We are taking action to help mitigate the impacts caused by climate change
Misleading Language: This statement may be considered misleading because it provides broad environmental promises without detailed evidence of how effective the actions are in reducing climate impact.
use 35% to 40% recycled material2 in our primary packaging,
Possible Legal Risk: This statement could create legal risks if consumers interpret it as all packaging being environmentally friendly, when only a portion contains recycled material.
we aim to help ensure the collection of 70% to 75% of the equivalent number of bottles and cans we introduce into the market annually by 2035.
Ethical Concern: This creates ethical concerns because the responsibility for managing waste is shifted toward consumers and recycling systems instead of reducing plastic production itself.
Helping to Reduce Packaging Waste
Misleading Environmental Claim: This claim may mislead consumers because the company still produces billions of single-use plastic bottles despite promoting waste reduction efforts.
We aim to grow our business in ways that drive positive change and build a more sustainable future for our planet.
Greenwashing Claim: This statement may be considered greenwashing because Coca-Cola promotes environmental sustainability while continuing large-scale plastic production globally.