The Swiss-based food giant also published its ‘Creating Shared Value and Sustainability Report’ and the company explained how it is supporting ‘the just transition towards climate-friendly and nature-positive food systems’.
Nestle claimed it is delivering on its climate roadmap and reports that it has passed peak carbon levels. For the last two consecutive years, Nestlé said it has reduced its absolute greenhouse gas emissions, even while its business volume has grown significantly.
Specifically, it has achieved a reduction of 4.0 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents, by switching to renewable electricity, or encouraging the use of natural fertilizers in farming. And it has initiated removals of 9.7 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents through nature-based solutions within its value chain.
It said innovation is driving forward products with reduced environmental impact and several new plant-based, lower-carbon food and beverage products were launched in 2021.
The new Les Recettes de l’Atelier Incoa, a 100% cocoa fruit chocolate is one example of sustainable production, by using a proprietary innovation to create dark chocolate made entirely from cocoa fruit, reducing waste by using cocoa pulp as a natural sweetener.
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