Nestlé scientists visit vet varsity to explore sustainable collaboration

A delegation of Nestlé scientists, including Pascal Chapot, Nestlé Global Head of Agriculture, Henry Florence, Head of Sustainable Nutrition and Manuel Scharer, Agronomist from the Nestlé Institute of Agricultural Sciences in Switzerland, Naveen Puttalingaiah from Nestlé R&D Singapore, Sumeet Dhiman and his team from Nestlé Moga, visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University to explore potential collaborations to achieve goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

During the deliberations, Dr JPS Gill, vice-chancellor, underscored the university’s unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship and the transformative potential of a partnership with Nestlé. He expressed optimism about creating a replicable model for sustainable development that reflects both institutions’ values. The livestock sector contributes 18 per cent of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, with methane accounting for 37 per cent of this total. Methane has 28 times the warming potential of CO2 over a century, making its mitigation crucial for achieving rapid cooling effects in the atmosphere. By combining our expertise, we could set a new standard for environmentally responsible dairy farming and contribute to global climate change efforts, the V-C said.

Pascal expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating that their visit has been incredibly enlightening and that the university’s dedication to innovation in sustainable agriculture aligns perfectly with our goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.