Climate Week Zurich: How Swiss food giant Nestlé tackles sustainable supply chains

All Things Sustainable is the official podcast of the first-ever Climate Week Zurich taking place May 4-9, and all week we're bringing you special daily episodes from Zurich.

In our first episode of the week, we're talking to the world's largest food and beverage company: Nestlé. Switzerland-based Nestlé has around 271,000 employees and sells food and snacks, coffee, petcare and nutrition products in 185 countries.

To learn how the company is managing sustainability across its global supply chain, we sit down with Benjamin Ware, Global Head of Climate and Sustainable Sourcing.

Benjamin describes how Nestlé is enhancing its supply chain traceability, how it is using nature-based solutions to address emissions, and how it works with farmers to improve sustainability outcomes alongside productivity.

"Climate change has to be put in balance versus food security and economical social development," Benjamin says.

The All Things Sustainable podcast will be back with more special coverage from Climate Week Zurich throughout the week, so please stay tuned.

Learn more about events S&P Global is hosting during Climate Week Zurich: Climate Week Zurich 2026 : Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity | S&P Global

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