External recognition

FTSE4Good Index

Nestlé has been consistently listed in the FTSE4Good Index since 2011 and was the first breast-milk substitute company to be included. We have maintained a strong standing in the index, with an overall 2025 environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating of 4.4 out of 5.

ATNI

Nestlé was ranked 9th out of 30 global food and beverage manufacturers in the 2024 Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI). The goal of the Index is to facilitate improved diets and reduction in the global problems of both obesity and under-nutrition.

MSCI

In 2025, Nestlé’s rating has been upgraded by MSCI ESG Research to AA. This improvement is a strong proof point of Nestlé’s resilience to long-term ESG risks. The 2024 MSCI ESG Rating - Controversies - Nestlé Responses (pdf, 390Kb) provides an overview of Nestlé's responses to issues flagged in the 2024 MSCI ESG Rating.

CDP disclosures

In 2025 Nestlé became part of the CDP A-list with an "A" for climate change. Nestlé also improved the scores for water (A-) and forests (B).

Nestlé’s answers to 2025 CDP questionnaire (pdf, 3Mb)
 

Sustainalytics

Nestlé received a score of 17.0 and is rated as low-risk on Sustainalytics' 2025 ESG Risk assessment. We are now ranked 3rd out of more than 300 companies in the packaged food industry.

EcoVadis

In 2026, Nestlé scored 72/100 points and was awarded the Silver Medal by EcoVadis, placing the company among the top 15% of companies assessed globally. This is an assessment platform that rates businesses’ sustainability holistically in four categories - environmental impact, labor and human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices.