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Nestlé is leaving an alliance set up two years ago aimed at curbing methane emissions from the dairy industry.
The Dairy Methane Action Alliance Established in 2023 By the Environmental Defense Fund. Nestlé joins Danone, General Mills, Kraft Heinz and Parmalat maker Lactalis USA as founding members.
The Nespresso and Lean Cuisine maker said the decision to leave the group was made as part of a regular review of the company’s membership of external organizations.
“As part of this process, we have decided to discontinue our membership in the Dairy Methane Action Alliance,” a Nestlé spokesperson said in an email. “We appreciate the Alliance’s ongoing efforts to reduce methane emissions from the dairy industry.”
Although Nestlé doesn’t specifically highlight methane emissions from dairy products, the food giant did point to greenhouse gas emissions. In 2024, there is a decline of almost 21% compared to six years ago.. The Switzerland-based company has pledged to halve its greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050, even as its business continues to grow in 2023.
“Nestlé continues to achieve the goals of its Dairy Climate Plan and Net Zero Roadmap,” a spokesperson said. “These strategies continue to guide our efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including methane, across our supply chain.”
Despite food companies around the world facing pressure to reduce their environmental impact, some are struggling to meet their sustainability commitments due to increased demand for their products and regulatory challenges. Additionally, as supply chains expand, companies become increasingly dependent on suppliers and other companies to reduce their total emissions.
In May, PepsiCo It’s more “practical” when it comes to climate investing.The goal of reducing total emissions by more than 40% by 2030 has been set. It also ditched some goals to reduce packaging waste and expanded its goals for regenerative agriculture.
Other large companies including: coke, Colgate-Palm Olive, Mars and unilever — also said there is a possibility that certain packaging sustainability goals may not be met.
