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 2024 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 2024, Nestlé was rated A by the MSCI ESG Research for its performance on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

CDP disclosures

Nestlé continues to be in the CDP leadership band for climate change. We scored a B for water security, an A- for palm oil and a B for other forest commodities.

Nestlé’s answers to 2023 CDP Climate Change questionnaire (pdf, 2Mb)
Nestlé’s answers to 2023 CDP Water Security questionnaire (pdf, 500Kb)
Nestlé’s answers to 2023 CDP Forests questionnaire (pdf, 1Mb)

Sustainalytics

Nestlé received a score of 22.7 and is rated as medium-risk on Sustainalytics' 2024 ESG Risk assessment. This score is our best result in five years and reflects Nestlé’s commitment to the effective management of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks.

EcoVadis

In 2023, Nestlé scored 65/100 points - 88th percentile (Silver Medal) by EcoVadis. This is an assessment platform that rates businesses’ sustainability holistically in four categories - environmental impact, labor and human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices.