You are in our Global Site Contact menu Contact us Home About us About us Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company Our purpose Unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. That is our purpose. We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, pets thrive, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations. At Nestlé, we constantly explore and push the boundaries of what is possible with foods, beverages, and nutritional health solutions to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. We focus our energy and resources where unlocking the power of food can make the greatest difference to the lives of people and pets, protect and enhance the environment, and generate significant value for our shareholders and stakeholders alike. Our brands We have more than 2000 brands ranging from global icons to local favorites, and are present in 186 countries worldwide. Our ambitions We have defined three overarching ambitions for 2030 which guide our work and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more about our efforts in these areas in Our impact. FOR INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES Help 50 million children live healthier lives FOR COMMUNITIES Help to improve 30 million livelihoods in communities directly connected to our business activities FOR THE PLANET Strive for Zero environmental impact in our operations Our values Guided by our values rooted in respect, we want to shape a better and healthier world. We're continuing the legacy of our founder Henri Nestlé who created a life-saving infant cereal more than 150 years ago. Since 1866... we have created products that enhance quality of life. Find out more about our history. READ MORE Our business principles Our values are reflected in the way we do business, always acting legally and honestly with respect both for our own people and those we do business with. Read more about our business principles. READ MORE Related information Key documents Annual Review 2020 (pdf, 15Mb) Creating Shared Value and Sustainability Report 2020 (pdf, 5Mb) Corporate Business Principles (pdf, 1Mb) You may also be interested in The future of pet care 5 exciting trends for pet owners to look out for READ MORE Seeding a Forest Positive approach 3 learnings that changed Nestlé’s on-the-ground forest strategy READ MORE Bring your whole self to work Our LGBT+ inclusion journey continues READ MORE Introducing a plant-based superhero Harnessing the power of pea to innovate a new dairy alternative READ MORE 1 2 Our stories 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