Working towards a deforestation-free supply chain is a key component of responsible sourcing of ingredients and any net zero target, and Nestlé are leading the way.
Our supplier, and the world's largest food & beverage company were one of the first to make a commitment to end deforestation in its supply chains, having done so as early as 2010.
In 2022, they reached the significant milestone of achieving over 99% assessed deforestation-free status on average across all in-scope materials and for each of their meat, pulp and paper, soy and sugar primary supply chains. Their aim to achieve this for cocoa and coffee by 2025.
Nestlé take a risk-based approach to meet their no-deforestation commitment, starting by mapping their supply chains to where their raw materials come from. For those identified as being from at-risk sourcing origins, steps are taken to assess and ensure that their sourcing is not contributing to deforestation or the conversion of natural habitats.
Raw materials are confirmed as deforestation-free when they are either traceable to low-risk origins or have been assessed as deforestation-free. They use both risk assessment and risk mitigation tools to continue to work towards a 100% deforestation-free supply chain.
Growing Forest Positive
With their deforestation-free supply chain target in sight, Nestlé are working towards supporting long-term forest conservation and restoration in their supply chains through their Forest Positive strategy.
The strategy ensures proactive actions that contribute to the regeneration of forest landscapes, protect natural habitats, help farming communities thrive and support our planet in combatting the effects of climate change.
They aim to turn forest-related risks into opportunities to create sustainable landscapes and livelihoods.
