You are in our Global Site Contact menu Contact us Home Investors Annual Report Creating Shared Value Creating Shared Value Business benefits and positive societal impact must be mutually reinforcing. This is the core of our Creating Shared Value approach to business. Our company can only be successful in the long term if we create value for all stakeholders. Our purpose is to 'unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come'. This purpose drives us to make a positive impact on the lives of people, pets and the environment now, and in the future. Guided by our purpose, we are pursuing ambitious goals and commitments across areas that align with and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At a glance > 90 million Swiss francs, financial and in-kind COVID-19 related donations across more than 50 countries 33 million children reached by Nestlé for Healthier Kids -37 % reduction in Scope 1&2 GHG emissions per tonne of product since 2010 626700 farmers Nestlé engages with through Farmer Connect Enabling healthier and happier lives Consumer preferences are evolving – and so are we. We are developing products that are more nutritious and more natural. Our flagship initiative Nestlé for Healthier Kids brings together our efforts to inspire people to lead healthier lives. Through product reformulation efforts, healthy nutrition programs, portion guidance and healthy recipes, we promote healthy behaviors in children. We plan to help 50 million children per year live healthier lives by 2030. We continuously expand our nutrition knowledge – so that we can address the specific nutritional requirements of our consumers at every stage of life. Find out more in Our impact: Helping children live healthier lives Supporting babies with Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy Breastfeeding is the best for babies and we actively promote and support it. There is no debate. When breastfeeding is not possible, we propose high-quality infant nutrition solutions, including formula for babies that are affected by Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA). CMPA is one of the most common food allergies in infancy and the symptoms, which can be distressing for parents, include diarrhea, vomiting, eczema or even anaphylaxis. In 2020, we launched Althéra HMO, a specialty hypoallergenic formula, clinically proven to provide effective symptom relief and support healthy growth and development in babies with CMPA. Babies with CMPA also have an immature immune system which may increase the risk of infections. Althéra HMO is therefore supplemented with Nestlé’s Human Milk Oligosaccharide blend, which reduces the risk of infections by stimulating the immune system. Previous Next Helping develop thriving, resilient communities We work with farmers and suppliers across the world, aiming to develop thriving communities, support rural development, while promoting gender equality and respect for human rights. We run a series of sustainability programs aimed at tackling the diverse range of challenges the agricultural sector is facing – from an aging farm population to low farmer income to climate change. We promote sustainable farming practices and work to revive coffee farming where it is on the brink of extinction. Through our Nestlé needs YOUth initiative, we aim to help 10 million young people worldwide access economic opportunities by 2030. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace, driven by the belief that a diverse workforce fosters innovation and makes our business stronger. Find out more in Our impact: Improving livelihoods in communities Supporting youth – virtually Unemployment has risen due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with young people being both the hardest hit and yet the most vital for economic recovery. In response, Nestlé expanded its global initiative, Nestlé Needs YOUth, launching a new virtual internship program across several markets. Through the program, young people can improve their employability by accessing courses, developed in partnership with LinkedIn, Coursera, and Miriadax. These courses are designed to support young people moving from higher education to employment. Participants will also receive training from leading global experts. Read more: Nestlé needs YOUth Previous Next Stewarding resources and the environment We want to be a more sustainable business, for a more sustainable society. This means protecting and restoring biodiversity, minimizing our use of natural resources, while encouraging others to act responsibly. We commit to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. To do this, we are expanding our portfolio of plant-based products with a smaller environmental footprint – among many other things. Safeguarding the environment is a priority and requires a multi-faceted approach: our Institute of Packaging Sciences will help us achieve our commitment to making 100% of our packaging recyclable or reusable by 2025. We are cutting water use in our factories and working with farmers globally to improve water efficiency in our supply chain, while increasing communities’ access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. Find our more in Our impact: Striving for zero environmental impact Developing plant-based food for the future Nestlé has a strong portfolio of plant-based options. In August 2020, we expanded into seafood plant-based alternatives. Our plant-based tuna alternative, the newest addition to the Garden Gourmet brand, is helping to reduce overfishing and protect ocean biodiversity. It is made using only six plant-based ingredients, is high in protein and essential amino acids, and is free of artificial colorings or preservatives. We developed the tuna alternative within 9 months through leveraging our deep R&D expertise in protein science and proprietary technologies. Read more: Growing a plant-based future Previous Next Explore more of our Annual Report Facts and figures Letter to our shareholders Pursuing our value-creation strategy Innovating faster to ensure long-term growth 1 2 Downloads The Annual Report contains our Annual Review including Creating Shared Value highlights, the Corporate Governance & Compensation Reports and our Financial Statements Annual Review (pdf, 16 Mb) Corporate Governance & Compensation Reports, Financial Statements (pdf, 5 Mb) Creating Shared Value and Sustainability Report (pdf, 15 Mb) Sign up for our investor alerts and stay up to date with what's happening Subscribe Share this page TO THE TOP Nestlé News Sign up for Global Nestlé News Sign up Compliance Concerns Speak Up about your concerns Speak Up Contact us Across the globe, Nestlé are here to help answer your queries Contact us Nestlé We unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come USEFUL LINKS Ask Nestlé (FAQs) Contact us Search for jobs Sign up for news Speak Up COMPANY DOWNLOADS OTHER NESTLÉ BUSINESSES MEDIA INVESTORS SHARE PRICE CHF 121.52 (-0.52%) Follow us on SUB FOOTER MENU © 2021 Nestlé Site map Help Privacy Cookies Terms of use Accessibility RSS Sign me up Unsubscribe Contact us Cookie Consent