Nestlé USA releases 2016 Creating Shared Value Report
Nestlé USA has released its 2016 Creating Shared Value Report, which highlights the company’s efforts and achievements in nutrition, health, and wellness; environmental sustainability; rural development and responsible sourcing; water; and social impact.
Nestlé USA has released its 2016 Creating Shared Value Report, which highlights the company’s efforts and achievements in nutrition, health, and wellness; environmental sustainability; rural development and responsible sourcing; water; and social impact. Nestlé has achieved more than 40% of its U.S. objectives for 2016 through 2020, including five completed one year or more ahead of schedule. Highlights from this past year include achieving zero waste to landfill status at 60% of U.S. factories, implementing several water efficiency projects that are projected to save more than 144 million gallons of water per year, and hosting the company’s largest single day of community service in celebration of Nestlé’s 150th anniversary.
“Through our 2016 report we demonstrate that creating value for our business and creating value for society are inextricably linked,” said Paul Grimwood, chairman and CEO of Nestlé USA. “The breadth and depth of our achievements and ongoing commitments are a testament to the complexity of our business and the many areas where we have impact. All of these achievements exemplify how we deliver on our purpose of enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.”
Completed objectives from the 2016 report include:
- Simplifying ingredient lists: In 2016, Nestlé expanded the number of products that are non-GMO, gluten-free, or made with organic ingredients across some of its most popular brands.
- Advocating for effective water stewardship: Nestlé implemented water-savings projects in 100% of high-priority manufacturing facilities.
- Taking advantage of renewables: Nestlé developed an energy plan for each of its operating facilities that will take advantage of renewable energy and encourage utilities to move to more low-carbon energy mixes.
- Enhancing support for new parents: Nestlé successfully implemented its Parent Support Policy offering up to 14 weeks of paid leave to primary caregivers to take care of their newborns.
- Project Opportunity: Nestlé enhanced “readiness for work” activities (e.g., participation in job fairs, information sessions, résumé workshops, etc.) and increased its emphasis on the recruitment of military veterans, with a special focus on matching veterans to jobs that use their specialized skill sets.