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Nestlé U.S. Accelerates Path Towards a Sustainable Future, Announces New Projects and Brand Commitments on its Journey to Net Zero


ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé today defined its detailed, time-bound plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The phased approach aims to halve the company's emissions by 2030 and realize net zero by 2050. To accomplish this, Nestlé will accelerate current initiatives, evolve its operations, and uncover ways to balance remaining emissions through high-quality carbon removal projects or innovation. Nestlé is a signatory of the UN 'Business Ambition for 1.5°C' pledge,' and is one of the first companies to share its detailed plan.

"We are striving for a more sustainable future, towards a healthier planet, a stronger society and a thriving economy," said Steve Presley, Chairman and CEO of Nestlé USA. "That's why we are building on our existing work to set ambitious goals that will make a real difference, and why we continue to look for new and innovative ways to achieve them in our market."

As part of the global effort, the company announced new commitments and projects in the U.S., Nestlé's largest market, to accelerate its path towards a sustainable future and net zero emissions. The company is reimagining aspects of its U.S. business, from the ingredients that it uses, to the packaging that keeps its food and beverages safe, to how it makes and transports its products. This while continuing to delight its consumers and growing the business.

Brand Carbon Neutrality
Several of Nestlé's leading U.S. brands announced new commitments to achieve carbon neutrality:

Popular international brands sold in the U.S. have recently announced similar commitments:

Brands will achieve carbon neutrality by investing in a mix of renewable energy, packaging and operational improvements, and high-quality offset projects.

Manufacturing, Operations & Logistics

Ingredients

Packaging
Nestlé continues to make progress on its efforts to make 100% of its packaging reusable or recyclable by 2025, which will significantly reduce its GHG emissions footprint.

These efforts build on more than a decade of progress and investment to achieve Nestlé's ambitious sustainability goals. For example, by the end of 2020, 100% of Nestlé's U.S. manufacturing facilities will achieve zero waste for disposal, avoiding sending approximately 300,000 metric tons of waste to landfills per year. Nestlé Purina PetCare is partnering with conservation organizations and America's farmers to help implement sustainable practices, like regenerative agriculture, that improve the soil health, protect biodiversity and enhance overall production. Gerber continues to source high quality ingredients that nourish baby and the planet through its Clean Field Farmingtm practices while working to reduce the impact of its packaging. In addition, Nestlé will continue to introduce new meatless and plant-based protein products under its popular household brands, such as Sweet Earth Foods, Coffee mate® natural bliss® and Starbucks® Creamers, Stouffer's®, Life Cuisine® and DiGiorno®.

Through investment and advocacy, Nestlé is also driving change beyond its walls. With its recent $30 million investment in the Closed Loop Leadership Fund, the Company is helping to upgrade U.S. recycling infrastructure and secure access to food-grade recycled plastics. Nestlé also continues to advocate for federal and state policies that expand renewable energy infrastructure and incentives, and to fight bills that curb renewable energy expansion.

More information on the roadmap and the U.S. goals outlined above can be found at https://www.Nestléusa.com/.

Nestlé in the U.S. 
Nestlé in the United States is committed to unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. We are transforming our product portfolio by focusing on high-growth categories, including pet care, bottled water, coffee, consumer health and infant nutrition, and offering brands people love.?With approximately 36,000 employees across 34 states, Nestlé in the U.S. offers a wide portfolio of food and beverage products for people and their pets throughout their lives. Nestlé in the U.S. consists of seven main businesses: Nestlé USA, Nestlé Waters North America, Nestlé Nutrition, Nestlé Professional, Nespresso, Nestlé Health Science, and Nestlé Purina PetCare Company. The United States is Nestlé S.A.'s largest market with combined product sales of $29 billion. For more information, visit Nestléusa.com or Facebook.com/NestléUSA

 

SOURCE Nestlé USA


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