[Second from left] Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia, with [centre] YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim bin Syed Noh, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability; [far left] Katarzyna Grzybowska, Assistant Vice President of Nestlé S.A. and Head of Sustainability for Zone Asia, Oceania & Africa; [second from right] Dr. Margaret Kuyor, Deputy Undersecretary (Circular Economy), Urban Sustainability Division, Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT); and [far right] Raja Nurmaria Murni Raja Nur Azmi, Executive Director of Group Corporate Affairs, Nestlé Malaysia & Singapore, at the “Nestlé: Sustainability, Connected” event, which highlighted Nestlé Malaysia’s progress towards Net Zero, including a 31% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2018 and its continued journey towards a 50% reduction by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.

Nestlé Malaysia is strengthening its sustainability efforts as it continues its journey towards reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. The company has already recorded a 31% reduction in GHG emissions compared with its 2018 baseline, surpassing its interim target of 20% for 2025.

The progress reflects a broad range of initiatives implemented across Nestlé Malaysia’s operations and value chain. These include the transition to 100% renewable electricity across its Malaysian operations, improvements in manufacturing efficiency, more sustainable sourcing practices and collaboration with local farmers and suppliers to promote regenerative agriculture.

Packaging circularity is another key area of focus for the company. Through initiatives aimed at reducing virgin plastic use, improving packaging design, increasing the use of recycled PET and strengthening post-consumer recovery, Nestlé Malaysia continues to address the environmental impact of its packaging throughout its lifecycle.

Front row: [far left] Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia; [centre] YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim bin Syed Noh, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability; and [far right] Dr. Margaret Kuyor, Deputy Undersecretary (Circular Economy), Urban Sustainability Division, Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), with vendors and partners supporting Nestlé Malaysia’s sustainability journey. The engagement reflects Nestlé Malaysia’s holistic approach to advancing sustainability across its value chain, as the Company continues its progress towards a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.

The company has also introduced Nestlé KITAR as the refreshed platform for Project SAVE, an Extended Producer Responsibility programme focused on encouraging the segregation, recovery and recycling of materials. To date, the programme has recovered and recycled 50,000 tonnes of dry mixed materials, including 32,000 tonnes of plastics, supporting efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s circular economy.

Nestlé Malaysia’s sustainability initiatives also extend into local communities through programmes such as MILO Energy for Good. The programme has engaged more than 200 schools through recycling education and initiatives that transform used beverage cartons into useful items such as school furniture and sports equipment.

[Centre] YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim bin Syed Noh, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, and [far right] Juan Aranols, Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Malaysia, at the Sustainability Showcase highlighting Nestlé Malaysia’s connected sustainability journey and progress towards Net Zero, including a 31% reduction in GHG emissions since 2018.

Beyond emissions reduction and waste management, the company is continuing its efforts to restore ecosystems through Project RELeaf. Having completed the planting of three million trees across Malaysia, Nestlé Malaysia has committed to planting an additional three million trees by 2030, contributing to biodiversity conservation and long-term climate resilience.

Nestlé Malaysia’s sustainability journey demonstrates the importance of collaboration across the entire value chain, from sourcing raw materials and powering manufacturing facilities to managing packaging and engaging communities. By combining environmental action with partnerships and community programmes, the company aims to create lasting positive impact while supporting Malaysia’s broader sustainability and decarbonisation ambitions.

Having exceeded its interim climate target for 2025, Nestlé Malaysia is now building on this momentum towards its next milestone of a 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030. These ongoing efforts form part of the company’s long-term commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 and contributing to a more sustainable future for Malaysia.