Raw materials
Understanding where our ingredients come from and how they are produced
For Nestlé, responsible sourcing means improving the traceability of our ingredients and monitoring how they are produced.
This involves applying our environmental and human rights requirements - detailed in our Responsible Sourcing Core Requirements (pdf, 2Mb) - at the different stages of our supply chain. Examples of these requirements include that land and resources of Indigenous peoples and local communities are respected and that no deforestation and no conversion of forests and other ecosystems occurs in our supply chain. We implement risk-based due diligence mechanisms, including supplier self-assessments, independent third-party audits, and ongoing training for suppliers to address identified risks.
Our progress
*In scope for this KPI are Nestlé’s 14 key ingredients: cereals and grains; cocoa; coconut; green coffee; dairy (derivatives and fresh milk); fish and seafood; hazelnuts; meat, poultry and eggs; palm oil; pulp and paper; soy; spices; sugar; and vegetables.
Learn more in the Environmental Disclosures section of our Non-Financial Statement 2025 (pdf, 12Mb)
**While we made progress in 2025, achieving the 100% target is currently not feasible in certain geographies due to limited availability and an uncertain market-enabling environment.
SDG contributions
Access responsible sourcing performance data
Download our performance against our KPIs in the Non-Financial Statement Appendix 4: Environment - Climate change (pdf, 18Mb).
