Ratings and recognition
Independent ratings, rankings and assessments provide an external perspective on Nestlé’s sustainability performance. Explore how Nestlé is evaluated by leading organizations across key environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics, and see how our progress is recognized through global benchmarks and industry assessments.
ESG ratings and recognition at a glance
The table below summarizes Nestlé’s latest publicly available performance across key ESG ratings, rankings and assessments featured on this page.
| Organization | Latest result | Year | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE4Good Index | ESG rating: 4.4 out of 5 | 2025 | Environmental, social and governance performance |
| Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI) | Ranked 9th out of 30 global food and beverage manufacturers | 2024 | Access to nutrition, improved diets, obesity and under-nutrition |
| MSCI ESG Research | AA rating | 2025 | Resilience to long-term ESG risks |
| CDP disclosures | A for climate change; A- for water; B for forests | 2025 | Climate, water and forests disclosures |
| Sustainalytics | Score: 17.0, rated low risk; ranked 3rd in packaged food industry | 2025 | ESG risk assessment |
| EcoVadis | 72/100 points; Silver Medal; top 15% globally | 2026 | Environment, labor and human rights, ethics and procurement practices |
Results reflect the latest ratings and assessments included on this page as of September 2026. Ratings are updated by external organizations at different points in the year.
Key highlights
- MSCI upgraded Nestlé’s ESG rating to AA in 2025.
- Nestlé became part of the CDP A-list for climate change in 2025.
- Sustainalytics rated Nestlé as low risk in its 2025 ESG Risk assessment and ranked the company 3rd in the packaged food industry.
- EcoVadis awarded Nestlé a Silver Medal in 2026, placing the company among the top 15% of companies assessed globally.
FTSE4Good Index
Nestlé has been consistently listed in the FTSE4Good Index since 2011 and was the first breast-milk substitute company to be included. In 2025, Nestlé maintained a strong standing in the index, with an overall environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating of 4.4 out of 5.
Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI)
Nestlé was ranked 9th out of 30 global food and beverage manufacturers in the 2024 Access to Nutrition Index (ATNI). The Index aims to facilitate improved diets and reduce the global challenges of both obesity and under-nutrition.
MSCI ESG Research
In 2025, Nestlé’s rating was upgraded by MSCI ESG Research to AA. This result reflects Nestlé’s resilience to long-term ESG risks. Nestlé also provides a response document covering 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 its scores for water to “A-“ and forests to “B”. Nestlé’s answers to the 2025 CDP questionnaire are available to download.
Sustainalytics
Nestlé received a score of 17.0 and is rated as low risk in Sustainalytics' 2025 ESG Risk assessment. Nestlé is 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. EcoVadis assesses sustainability across environmental impact, labor and human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices.
