In the 140 year life of Nestlé, our fundamental approach to business has been the creation of long term sustainable value for our consumers, customers, employees, shareholders and society as a whole. The Nestlé Corporate Business Principles lay out our basic responsibilities to these stakeholders and openly state that we favour long–term business development over short term profit. They include all nine principles of the UN Global Compact regarding labour standards, human rights, and the environment.
Developing World
Nestlé has a strong legacy of investment and trade in the developing world, dating back to when we built our first factory in Latin America in 1921. Nestlé is dedicated to a long–term strategy putting business development above short–term returns, meaning that we have become a source of stability and economic growth in the developing world.
Nestlé in the Community
Nestlé has a very long history of community activities and support of charitable projects throughout the world. It is part of our company culture and principles that we act responsibly in the communities in which we operate.
Environment
Sustainable development is fundamental to Nestlé's business success and long term development. In all of our business operations we do as much as possible to ensure that we meet our present needs without compromising those of future generation.
Team Nestlé
Over the next four years Nestlé will provide financial support towards Team Nestlé athletes' training costs. The team will help Nestlé roll out a number of company wide initiatives including an employee wellness programme and training and development activities.
