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Sanpellegrino is a renowned Italian brand known for its high-quality sparkling mineral water and Italian sparkling drinks. The company has been a leading name in the beverage industry since 1899.

Positive signals

43% of executive positions at San Pellegrino are held by women, reflecting progress in gender diversity at the leadership level.

San Pellegrino has achieved 100% recovered waste in its operations, indicating strong performance in waste management and circular economy practices.

The company reduced its water consumption by 22% compared to 2020, reflecting efforts to manage water resources more efficiently and contribute to a positive water balance.

San Pellegrino scores well in independent ethical rankings for its environmental reporting, with no criticisms found relating to nuclear, fossil fuels, or armaments.

San Pellegrino achieved 100% renewable electricity usage for its operations in 2022, demonstrating a significant commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

Concerns

San Pellegrino receives a bottom rating for animal welfare because its parent company, Nestlé, still uses animal testing where required by law.

San Pellegrino is marked down for GMO use, as its parent company, Nestlé, maintains that GMO ingredients are safe and continues to use them in its supply chain.

San Pellegrino’s parent company, Nestlé, scores poorly on the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG -2.76), Climate Action (SDG -3.81), and Decent Work & Economic Growth, indicating material ESG risks at the group level.

San Pellegrino receives a poor rating for political donations, as its parent company, Nestlé, donated over $548,000 in recent election cycles, which is above ethical thresholds set by independent evaluators.

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