Nestlé's Efforts to Enhance Sustainability in Coffee Production

Nestlé has been actively working towards making its coffee supply chain more sustainable through the Nescafé Plan 2030. A significant milestone was achieved in 2025 when 53% of its green coffee was sourced from farmers practicing regenerative agriculture. This approach aims to improve soil health and increase resilience against climate change impacts.

The company reported an 18.3% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from green coffee compared to the 2018 baseline. Green coffee accounts for the largest portion of Nestlé's carbon footprint, making these reductions crucial for its sustainability goals.

To support this transition, over 1,600 agronomists and field staff provided training in 15 coffee-producing countries. Nestlé also distributed 20.3 million plantlets to enhance crop resilience and yields. Practices like agroforestry, cover cropping, and intercropping are being promoted to boost soil health and create additional revenue streams for farmers.

In terms of energy use, 98.6% of the electricity used in Nescafé's coffee manufacturing sites in 2025 was sourced from renewable energy. This is part of a broader effort to reduce emissions across manufacturing, distribution, and packaging operations.

Nestlé has also launched the Nescafé Plan Child Protection Framework in partnership with Terre des Hommes to strengthen child protection systems in coffee supply chains. This initiative aims to integrate child protection efforts with community and public state systems.

Despite these advancements, challenges remain, particularly concerning the high upfront costs for farmers transitioning to new practices and the need for further packaging innovations. Stakeholders are looking for clearer targets and measurable progress in these areas.