Climate action in operations and logistics
While most of our emissions come from our agriculture supply chain, through our efforts in our operations and our partnerships with logistics suppliers, we are continuing on the road to net zero.
In our operations – across our manufacturing sites, owned R&D centers and owned distribution centers – we are increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity, while at the same time, aiming to partner with logistics suppliers to create a leaner network in order to reduce emissions.
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.
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.
Our progress
Learn more in the Environmental Disclosures section of our 2025 Non-Financial Statement (pdf, 12Mb).
Increasing the sourcing of renewable electricity in our operations
As part of our commitment to the energy transition, we continue to work toward sourcing renewable electricity across our manufacturing sites, owned R&D centers and owned distribution centers. By the end of 2025, we reached 98.6%. Learn more in the Environmental Disclosures section of our 2025 Non-Financial Statement (pdf, 12Mb).
Our progress reflects sourcing challenges, including in countries where renewable electricity is not available to purchase, as well as lack of systemic progress that goes beyond our individual efforts.
We purchase renewable energy for our manufacturing sites, owned R&D centers and owned distribution centers, via:
- Energy Attribute Certificates (including Renewable Energy Certificates (RECS), Guarantee of Origin (GoOs) and International RECs (IRECS), depending on location)
- Green tariffs
- Power Purchase Agreements (both on-site and off-site)
In addition to sourcing renewable electricity, we also generate a proportion of the electricity we use on site at some of our factories via Photovoltaic (PV) or wind. For example, at our Princess Gate factory in UK we have a wind turbine, and in Italy, Pakistan, Turkey or United states, amongst other countries, part of our consumption comes from self-generation through Photovoltaic panels.
Emissions reductions in logistics
Over the last five years, we have been working closely with our logistics partners on how to maximize opportunities in emission reductions, as we continue to build a leaner logistics network for Nestlé.
By optimizing logistics, maximizing the use of space in our vehicles, fleet electrification, and increasing the use of low-emission fuels, we have been making a difference across our global supply chains, for example:
- Nestlé Italy is partnering with farmers to make use of their manure and agricultural waste to produce biogas which we use for our heavy-duty vehicles.
- Nestlé India has joined 14 other companies in the Zero Emission Vehicles Emerging Markets Initiative to advance the electrification of the truck market in India.
- Nestlé UK and Ireland have deployed double-stacked rail for a trial with a retailer which has the potential to take up to 76 heavy goods vehicles off the roads.
- Nestlé Thailand piloted 100% electric-powered freight trucks in 2023 to deliver products from the company’s factories to its distribution centers and retail stores.
- Nestlé Germany has been partnering with sennder since 2021, and over the past three years this collaboration has successfully reduced over 2 000 tonnes of CO2e by completing more than 3 000 loads using HVO100 biofuel, and electric trucks.
