Nestle Marks 150th Anniversary With Commitments to Creating Shared Value in Canadian Society
Creating Shared Value report focuses on Nutrition, Health & Wellness, Environmental Sustainability, and Social Impact as key priorities
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 04/13/16 -- Celebrating its 150th anniversary, Nestle in Canada is proud to launch its , which highlights how Nestle works hard to enhance the lives of Canadians and its long-term goals of improving its impact on the communities in which it operates. The report examines Nestle's commitments to improving the lives of Canadians by focusing on the company's action plans in the areas of nutrition, health & wellness, environmental sustainability and social impact.
"We are proud to celebrate our 150th anniversary as it not only demonstrates the dedication of our people and the strength of our products and brands, it's also a confirmation of our vision of a sustainable business," said Shelley Martin, President and CEO, Nestle Canada. "At Nestle, we believe that to be successful in the long-run we must create shared value not only for ourselves, but also for society, at every step of the value chain. We are committed to creating a positive impact through our operations and products - from the farmers who supply our ingredients, to our employees, consumers and the communities where we operate."
Nestle is invested in Canadians and is dedicated to continuously improving its products, the company and Canadians' lives. Added Martin:"We have set ambitious goals for ourselves which not only concern our business results, but how we intend to achieve them."
Environmental Sustainability
Nestle's dedication to improving the environmental sustainability of its operations has always been a focus and is a perpetually growing priority. Since 2010, Nestle has significantly reduced its environmental footprint and has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 10 per cent. As of 2015, Nestle has achieved zero waste-to-landfill in three Ontario-based factories: its ice cream factory in London, its chocolate factory in Toronto, and its foodservice factory in Trenton. Nestle is continuing to focus on its environmental footprint and is committed to protecting the future of the planet by:
Nutrition, Health & Wellness
As a food and beverage leader, Nestle recognizes the importance of nutrition in Canadians' lives. In fact, nutrition is at the heart of everything the company does. By the end of 2014, Nestle Canada achieved its commitment to ensure that all children's products met its Nutrition Foundation criteria - a global set of nutrition criteria based on leading health organizations' recommendations. Looking forward, Nestle in Canada is committed to:
Social Impact
As a business operating in Canada for over 95 years, Nestle is dedicated to creating value in the communities in which it operates. Through its products and actions, Nestle is committed to creating jobs, supporting local businesses and investing in its operations to ensure long-term business growth. Nestle's renewed commitments include:
The Creating Shared Value report is part of Nestle's global efforts to meet a series of commitments throughout the next few years. At a global level, Nestle has made 39 commitments to support its long-term goal of creating shared value. Visit to learn more.
About Nestle in Canada
Backed by more than a century of research and experience, Nestle in Canada's vision is to be the most trusted and respected food and nutrition company in the country, bringing Good Food, Good Life to Canadians. Nestle in Canada manufactures some of the world's most recognized and trusted brands, including NESQUIK, NESTLE GOOD START, HAAGEN-DAZS, KIT KAT, NESCAFE, NESTLE PURE LIFE, NESTLE DRUMSTICK, STOUFFER'S, LEAN CUISINE and Nestle Purina BENEFUL. Nestle in Canada employs approximately 3,500 people in more than 20 manufacturing sites, sales offices and distribution centres across the country. More information and details are available at .
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