Nestlé Recognized by CDP for Deforestation, Water Leadership

Nov 21, 2014 12:05 PM ET

This article originally posted on Green Retail Decisions

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has named Nestlé as joint lead in the consumer staples sector for its deforestation efforts.

In its 2014 report on global forests, the environmental sustainability ratings agency commended Nestlé, among 152 companies, for its comprehensive assessment of risks and for the quality of its work to build capacity in the supply chain.

The CDP report titled, “Deforestation-Free Supply Chains: From Commitments to Action,” named Nestlé as a sector leader in the packaged foods and meats /brewers and soft drinks category.

In a separate CDP report, Nestlé earned a leadership level score of 20/20 for its water stewardship strategy. Nestlé was commended for its well-integrated water strategy its detailed understanding of water risks and impacts and for its public commitments on water.

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