Nestlé has released its first Dairy Plan report, outlining how the company is working with dairy farmers and suppliers to reduce emissions, improve animal welfare, and strengthen long-term dairy production across global supply chains.
The report, published on 1 June 2026, states that Nestlé reduced greenhouse gas emissions across its dairy value chain by 26% in 2025 compared with its 2018 baseline. The company also reported a 25% reduction in methane emissions linked to dairy operations.
Nestlé said the Dairy Plan now involves more than 130,000 farmers, over 200 suppliers, and operations across more than 40 countries.
Dairy farming and regenerative agriculture
The company said its Dairy Plan focuses on lower-carbon feed, manure management, regenerative agriculture, and improved animal welfare practices.
Nestlé explained that some farmers are converting manure into usable energy or compost products, helping reduce emissions while also lowering energy costs and creating additional income opportunities.
The company also said it is supporting regenerative agriculture practices including soil cover, minimum tillage, and tree integration across dairy farms.
According to the report, more than 34% of Nestlé’s dairy supply in 2025 came from farms implementing regenerative agriculture practices.
The initiative forms part of wider changes taking place across the global dairy supply chain, where food manufacturers and retailers are facing increasing pressure to reduce agricultural emissions and improve traceability.
Many supermarket groups and FMCG suppliers are now expanding climate reporting requirements across livestock and dairy sourcing as part of broader sustainability commitments connected to the dairy supply chain.
Focus on productivity and farmer resilience
Nestlé said the Dairy Plan also aims to improve farm productivity, milk quality, and long-term farmer resilience.
The company stated that farmers receive technical training, business support, financial management guidance, and access to digital tools designed to improve farm decision-making.
The report also highlighted animal welfare measures including improved nutrition, veterinary support, and cooling systems designed to support healthier dairy herds.
Nestlé said these measures are intended to help dairy farming remain economically viable for future generations while supporting long-term milk supply stability for food production.
The Dairy Plan report marks one of Nestlé’s largest public updates on dairy sustainability and regenerative agriculture efforts to date, as global FMCG companies continue increasing investment in lower-emission food production systems.
