At a glance
Discover more about us through key facts and figures
Our story in numbers
At Nestlé, we’re unlocking the power of food and beverages to enhance quality of life for everyone. Not just today but for generations to come.
Together, we’re applying our expertise in nutrition, health and wellness to help people and pets live happier, healthier lives. And we’re doing it all with ambitious sustainability goals. Goals that advance the health of our planet, build positive communities and support a healthy food system.
Here’s a quick overview of what we’re all about. And how we’re moving Nestlé forward.
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A world-leading brand portfolio Over 30 billionaire brandsGo to Nestlé Brands
4 product categories: Coffee, Petcare, Nutrition, Food & Snacks
Iconic global brands such as Nespresso, KitKat, Purina
Unrivalled local heros like Totole, Garoto and Thomy
Products that meet consumer needs in every phase of life
The world's largest coffee company
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A global presence Products sold in 185 countriesGo to Global addresses
CHF 89.5 billion sales in 2025
335 factories in 75 countries
Organized into three zones: Americas, Europe, and Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA)
Working with hundreds of thousands of farmers, worldwide
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A diverse modern workforce Around 271 000 employeesGo to Careers
48.2% of our middle and senior management are female
100% of markets where our Parental Support Policy is rolled out
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A pioneer of innovation CHF 1.7 billion annual investment in research & developmentGo to Innovation
4 000 employees working in R&D
22 R&D locations worldwide
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A force for good Taking action for the climate to reach net zero by 2050Go to Sustainability
24.5% net reduction of GHG emissions vs 2018 baseline
98.6% of electricity at our manufacturing sites globally from renewable sources
96.7% of primary supply chains for meat, palm oil, pulp and paper, soy, sugar, cocoa and coffee assessed as deforestation-free
135.4 billion servings of affordable nutrition with micronutrient fortification in 2025
87.5% of plastic packaging is designed for recycling
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A rich history Over 160 years of expertise in nutrition, health and wellnessGo to History
In 1867 Henri Nestlé launched 'Farine Lactée'
In 1938 Nestlé launched Nescafé
Maggi joined the Nestlé family in 1947
Nestlé created the breakthrough Nespresso system in 1986, changing the way we experience premium coffee
In 2001 Nestlé bought US pet food business Ralston Purina
Updated: February 2026
Key terms explained
Net zero
In 2019, we announced our ambition to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050 at the latest. In 2026, we updated our timebound plan, the Nestlé Roots of Net Zero (pdf, 14Mb), which underpins our Group's climate and nature 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 nature-based solutions, such as agroforestry, silvopasture and the restoration of forests and peatland. 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. Commodities accounted as deforestation-free include in part commodities subject to the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. However, the scope of the disclosed metric goes beyond these jurisdiction-specific mandatory requirements as part of Nestlé's global approach on deforestation. Read more about deforestation.
Net zero
In 2019, we announced our ambition to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2050 at the latest. In 2026, we updated our timebound plan, the Nestlé Roots of Net Zero (pdf, 14Mb), which underpins our Group's climate and nature 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 nature-based solutions, such as agroforestry, silvopasture and the restoration of forests and peatland. 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. Commodities accounted as deforestation-free include in part commodities subject to the requirements of the EU Deforestation Regulation. However, the scope of the disclosed metric goes beyond these jurisdiction-specific mandatory requirements as part of Nestlé's global approach on deforestation. Read more about deforestation.
