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Nestlé leaves methane alliance, continues with farmers
Food giant Nestlé has terminated its membership in the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, which was founded by an American NGO. Instead, the company has partnered with the World Farmers' Organization.
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Nestlé has not explained why it left the methane alliance. However, the move fits into a broader trend of companies withdrawing from institutional climate action. Earlier this year, Net Zero Banking Alliance to the bottom. Rabobank was also a member.
The program Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), the alliance's founder, says Nestlé regularly reviews and sometimes even terminates partnerships. Companies like Danone, Kraft Heinz, Lactalis, Groupe Bel, and Starbucks remain members.
Nestlé will continue to adhere to the climate goals it has set for itself. Nothing will change in this regard for the time being. The choice for the World Farmers' Organisation was created, according to the company, because it wants to work with farmers on a more climate-resilient food system.
EDF, the parent NGO of the Dairy Methane Action Alliance, generated $255 million in revenue from partnerships and donations for climate action in 2023.