Climate action
Taking a holistic approach to climate action
We aim to reduce our GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to our 2018 baseline, and reach net zero by 2050 at the latest.
We take a holistic approach to our environmental action – joining the dots between climate change and related issues including water management, biodiversity and human rights.
Key terms explained
Net zero
Nestlé has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 at the latest. In 2020, we published our timebound plan, the Nestlé Net Zero Roadmap (pdf, 16Mb), which underpins our Group’s climate strategy and acts as our transition plan aligned with a 1.5°C pathway as validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We will balance any remaining emissions through high-quality natural climate solutions. Read more about net zero.
Deforestation-free
Deforestation-free means that commodities in scope were assessed as produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation or conversion after a specific cut-off date that varies by commodity, but no later than December 31, 2020. Read more about deforestation-free.
Net zero
Nestlé has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 at the latest. In 2020, we published our timebound plan, the Nestlé Net Zero Roadmap (pdf, 16Mb), which underpins our Group’s climate strategy and acts as our transition plan aligned with a 1.5°C pathway as validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi). We will balance any remaining emissions through high-quality natural climate solutions. Read more about net zero.
Deforestation-free
Deforestation-free means that commodities in scope were assessed as produced on land that has not been subject to deforestation or conversion after a specific cut-off date that varies by commodity, but no later than December 31, 2020. Read more about deforestation-free.
Our progress
24.52
%
96.70
%
1 Net reductions (%) of GHG emissions versus 2018 baseline includes removals from inside Nestlé’s value chains and sourcing landscapes (pending the publication of the SBTi guidance on neutralization).
Learn more in the Environmental Disclosures section of our 2025 Non-Financial Statement (pdf, 12Mb).
SDG contributions
Discover how our efforts support the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Climate strategy in action
We take a science-based approach to lower emissions across our value chain and help address the impacts of climate change on natural ecosystems, communities and food systems. By working closely with farmers and communities, we promote the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices.
Access climate action performance data
Download our performance against our KPIs in the Non-Financial Statement Appendix 4: Environment - Climate change (pdf, 12Mb)
