Sustainability
We believe in the power of food to enhance quality of life.
It is this belief that fuels our commitment to use our global scale, resources and expertise to contribute to a healthier future for people and the planet.
Creating Shared Value (CSV) is at the heart of our approach to achieving our purpose: to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We have sought to build our business approach on decisions that are not just good for us and our shareholders, but for society and the planet as well.
Our work is guided by our desire to contribute to nutritious and sustainable diets, to help protect, renew and restore natural resources, to help strengthen communities and to operate responsibly.
Our commitments on regenerative agriculture, farmer livelihoods and child labor risks, as well as our Forest Positive strategy and Nestlé Waters pledge build on our Net Zero Roadmap and show the potential to positively impact a wide range of interconnected issues.
That’s why we’re taking action to advance regenerative food systems at scale.
4 million tonnes
greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e) reductions achieved through Nestlé projects
124.6 billion
number of servings of affordable nutrition with micronutrient fortification. Figure rises to 207.4 billion servings for our total product portfolio.
1.44 million
number of young people around the world with access to economic opportunities through the Nestlé needs YOUth initiative
Our approach
We will reach net zero by 2050 at the latest, even as our business continues to grow. We will get there by playing our part in developing regenerative food systems that put people first and aim to protect, renew and restore the environment while contributing to the resilience and well-being of farming communities.
Sustainability throughout Nestlé
Promoting nutrition and health
For the second time running, Nestlé achieved first place in the global Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI).
Climate action
We have put peak carbon behind us and aim to halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Waste reduction
Our ambition is a future where none of our packaging ends up in landfill or as litter.
Protecting nature
We will achieve and maintain 100% deforestation-free primary supply chains by 2022 for meat, palm oil, pulp and paper, soya and sugar, and by 2025 for coffee and cocoa.
Water stewardship
Nestlé Waters will advance the regeneration of the water cycle to help create a positive water impact everywhere our waters business operates by 2025.
Human rights
By 2022 year-end, we will publicly launch action plans for each of our 10 salient issues in our Human Rights Framework and Roadmap and report our progress against them by 2025.
Sustainably sourced raw materials
We aim for 100% of key raw material volumes to be produced sustainably by 2030.
Taking care of people and communities
People must be at the heart of the transition to regenerative food systems. We respect and encourage all our employees and value their potential, at the same time we are working to boost the well-being of communities and enabling a just transition to regenerative practices.
Ethical and responsible business practices
We continue working to generate trust as an ethical and sustainable business: to inspire industry, collaborate with our peers and encourage consumers to make changes that all help in the shift toward more regenerative food systems.
Performance and reporting
Transparent, public reporting on our activities, commitments and performance is embedded in how we do business at Nestlé.
