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Nestle

  • Kit Kat
  • Maggi
  • Nescafe
  • Nesquik
Score
54%
Some progress

At the top of the scorecard, Nestle leads the way on climate change and water usage, and is most transparent. A failure to condemn land grabs and to support women in its supply chains prevent it from being a true sector leader on policy, though.

This is an International campaign. Kit Kat is owned by Nestle. In the United States the Kit Kat trademark is licensed to Hershey's.

How are the scores formed?

We assessed publicly available information on the policies and commitments of the 'Big 10' food companies towards the sourcing of agricultural commodities from developing countries. The Scorecard looks at seven themes, weighing each theme equally. The index tackles some cutting edge issues that will require rigorous debate and dialogue between companies, civil society and industry experts. Find out more...

What do the scores mean?

  1. 8 - 10Good
  2. 6 - 7Fair
  3. 4 - 5Some progress
  4. 2 - 3Poor
  5. 0 - 1Very poor

Land

Score 3

Nestle agrees to negotiate with communities over land, but shows no understanding of how changes in land use affect people and the planet. Unimpressive.

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Women

Score 4

Good on the theory, poor on the follow through. Nestle understands the issues faced by women but has done little to ensure women in its supply chains receive genuine support.

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Farmers

Score 5

Nestle is working with its suppliers to tackle issues faced by small-scale farmers, but doesn’t insist that suppliers do business fairly, support farmers’ organizations or help farmers complain when they need to.

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Workers

Score 6

Not bad. Nestle recognizes workers’ rights, international labor standards and UN business guidelines. No data on the number of workers in its supply chain, though.

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Climate

Score 6

Nestle is aware of climate change but lacking in action. It has no greenhouse gas reduction targets, and doesn’t insist its suppliers help farmers adapt to changing weather.

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Transparency

Score 7

Pretty impressive. Nestle reveals where it sources from and how much it sources, and it reports well on sustainably. Shame its supplier data is lacking, though.

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Water

Score 7

The best of the Big Ten, Nestle appreciates the value of water, knows how much it uses and supports major water initiatives. Reduction targets would be beneficial, however.

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