Nestlé and its Net-Zero pledges
A piece focused on Nestlé and its Net-Zero pledges sparked interest. It was the fith most read story of the past month.
The report, Net-Zero Integrity: Nestlé’s methane blind spot, released by Changing Markets Foundation and Mighty Earth, claims that the food giant is failing to meet UN Net-Zero standards and is not prioritising scientifically robust emissions reduction measures.
Nestlé must bring its Net-Zero plan in line with UN recommendations by COP28 at the latest and set a specific methane target of at least 30% by 2030 in line with the Global Methane Pledge, say the campaigners.
Given the size of its dairy portfolio, the campaigners said a disproportionate amount of Nestlé’s emissions are methane stemming from the cattle in its supply chains.
In response, a Nestlé spokesperson told FeedNavigator: “We stand by our climate roadmap; we are focused on reducing our emissions to meet our Net-Zero target, which we are on track to do. Peak carbon is behind us, and we have reduced our emissions to a level now below our 2018 baseline. We will continue to invest in R&D, in our sustainability initiatives, and in projects that encourage the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices across our supply chain.
“We are currently exploring solutions related to feed additives and the diet and digestion of the animal. We are looking at their efficacy and safety, including reduction of methane emissions.”
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