Nestlé withdraws from global climate coalition

Nestlé is withdrawing from a global alliance that aims to reduce methane emissions. The food multinational says it will continue to adhere to its climate goals, including “net zero” by 2050.

Questions about transparency

The Dairy Methane Action Alliance was launched in December 2023 with the aim of limiting the dairy sector’s impact on global warming. Participants, including Danone, Kraft Heinz, and Starbucks, commit to publicly measuring and disclosing methane emissions in their dairy supply chains. In addition, members must publish plans to reduce those emissions over time.

But last month, the alliance’s logo disappeared from Nestlé’s website, fueling speculation about a departure, and now the company has confirmed its exit. “Nestlé regularly reviews its memberships in external organizations,” a spokesperson for the Swiss company told Foodnavigator. “As part of this process, we have decided to discontinue our membership of the Dairy Methane Action Alliance.”

The multinational did not explain why it is leaving the alliance. However, Nestlé says it will continue to work to reduce greenhouse gases, including methane, throughout its supply chain. The company also remains committed to its net-zero target by 2050. Observers, however, have questions about the transparency of the company’s climate strategy.