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Regenerative
practices with Nestlé
Nestlé partners with Klim to reduce emissions on dairy farms
and to achieve sustainability goals
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Testimonial
What our partner says
Summary
In 2022, Nestlé and one of their dairy partners teamed up with Klim to enhance farming practices and cut emissions in their supply chain. Klim identifies opportunities for regenerative practices within supply chains, executes the projects, tracks progress, and provides a complete solution for implementing regenerative methods.
Motivation
Nestlé's strategy for regenerative practices
Nestlé's net-zero roadmap includes a commitment to source more produce from farmers using regenerative farming methods.
Insetting projects with Klim
1. Plan
- Soil health: Annual increase in soil organic matter, turning agriculture into a carbon sink.
- Water management: Sustainable use of water within the boundaries of the catchment area.
- Biodiversity: Continuous improvement of biodiversity on agricultural land.
- Diversity in the landscape: Change from monocultures to varied landscapes with more trees and hedges.
2. Design
- Use of fertilisers: Annual reduction in synthetic fertilisers, with the majority of farmers using ecological alternatives.
- Use of plant protection products: The use of pesticides has declined every year, with a switch to organic methods.
3. Implement
- Farmers' profitability: Agriculture is becoming more economically attractive, leading to a rejuvenation of farmers.
- Investment income: Continuous improvement of returns and returns for agricultural investments.
4. Report
- Crop traceability: The products can be traced back to their establishment of origin or to a group of establishments.
- Consumer understanding: Increased consumer awareness of farmers' contribution to society and their appreciation.
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Case study
The Nestlé and Klim collaboration
Schedule
2022 pilot project
Ten farmers provided data on their farm and farming methods and then worked with Klim agronomists to determine which regenerative methods were most effective for their specific operating conditions.
Applied practices
The Klim Platform offers farmers information and support on the regenerative methods they choose.
2023 project expansion
The project was expanded to 26 farmers in 2023, who implemented practices on around 12,000 ha.
2024 targets
Nestlé Germany and Klim are working together with 50 farmers, continuing the path to regenerative agriculture and planning to expand to new regions and raw materials.
Farmer experiences
One of the farmers reports from the project
Faced with declining yields and the challenge of improving water retention in sandy soils, Thomas Gäbert adopted regenerative principles step by step, field by field, measure by measure. Prioritising easily implemented cover crops, he worked with Klim and Nestlé to reduce tillage, cut back on fertilisation, and diversify crop rotation.
Results on his farm
Success factors
Various factors have influenced the success of the project:
Direct connection
Klim has direct connections to farmers within the Nestlé supply chain.
MRV
Klim provides efficient management of farmers, suppliers and MRV processes.
Visible benefits after just two years of cooperation:
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Projects with Klim
Klim's Scope 3 projectsoffer numerous advantages
For companies:
Reduced emissions through carbon sequestration and reduction
Long-term security of food production and improved biodiversity
Improved relationships with the upstream and downstream supply chain
Verified data according to GHGP LSRG and SBTi FLAG
For dairies:
Transparent insights into milk suppliers' operating data
Competitive advantage through reduced-emission milk
Lower risk of crop failure and stable feed production and milk yields
Meeting stakeholder requirements to deliver SBTI-compliant data
For dairy farms:
Improving soil health and biodiversity
Cost reduction through reduced use of fertilisers, pesticides, machinery and diesel
Long-term crop security and income stability
Clear measurement, reporting and validation of applied practices
How it works
Steps to implement regenerative practices
Identify
We find the greatest potential for regenerative projects in your supply chain.
Plan
We work closely with you to develop scalable projects tailored to your goals.
Implement
Support farmers in adopting regenerative practices with financial support and through Klim's digital platform and agronomy services.
Report
Use independently verified, science-based data for your Scope 3 reporting.
Profit
Achieve your sustainability goals and benefit from stable yields, a resilient supply chain, and improved supplier relationships.
Step 1
Plan
Development of management plans with Klim's team of experts.
Step 2
Onboard
Individual consultancy and onboarding to Klim's digital platform.
Step 3
Implement
Integration of emission-reducing measures.
Step 4
Analysis & verification
Klim analyses and reviews data on emissions reduction and storage.
Step 6
Expansion
Continuous expansion of the project scope and support from Klim agricultural experts.
Ready to take the next step?
We offer a free consultation to identify the potential of Regenerative Agriculture for your company.
Samuel Fisser
Insetting Lead
Ready to take the next step?
We offer a free consultation to determine the potential of regenerative agriculture for your business.
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