Nature
We recognize how deeply connected food systems are to the planet’s resources and our future.
The ingredients we use for our products come from nature. That’s why playing our part in caring about the environment and supporting a just transition for communities is not only critically important for people and the planet, it is a business imperative too. To help conserve and restore farmland and landscapes our food system depends on, we aim, among other actions, to source half of our key ingredients from farmers adopting regenerative agriculture practices by 2030.
Key terms explained
Regenerative agriculture
In line with the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform, Nestlé defines regenerative agriculture as an approach to farming which aims to conserve and restore natural resources, primarily soil, as well as water and biodiversity, while capturing carbon in soils and plant biomass, and to support farmers’ livelihoods. Examples of regenerative agriculture practices include reduced tillage and agroforestry. More information is available in our Nestlé Agriculture Framework (pdf, 19Mb). Read more about regenerative agriculture.
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.
Regenerative agriculture
In line with the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform, Nestlé defines regenerative agriculture as an approach to farming which aims to conserve and restore natural resources, primarily soil, as well as water and biodiversity, while capturing carbon in soils and plant biomass, and to support farmers’ livelihoods. Examples of regenerative agriculture practices include reduced tillage and agroforestry. More information is available in our Nestlé Agriculture Framework (pdf, 19Mb). Read more about regenerative agriculture.
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
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1 The scope of this KPI includes the following ingredient categories: dairy (i.e. fresh milk and milk derivatives); coffee; cereals and grains; soy; vegetables; cocoa; palm oil; sugar; fish and seafood; meat, poultry and eggs.
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.
Discover our actions
One thing I’ve come to appreciate is the relationship between high-quality coffees, healthy ecosystems and thriving communities. Biodiversity supports the ecological services that all of us ultimately depend on.
Access nature-related performance data
Download our performance against our KPIs in the Non-Financial Statement Appendix 4: Environment - Biodiversity and ecosystems (pdf, 12Mb).
