Why CEOs are worried about the environment
On October 5, 2009 Nestlé Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe talked to leaders of the next generation, at the Stein am Rhein Symposium. He discussed the earth's bio-capacity, agrifuels, environmental footprints and much, much more. Read the speech and download the presentation slides in our
Media section.
Reducing the impact of packaging on the environment
As part of its drive to reduce the impact of packaging on the environment, Nestlé supports an integrated approach with investment in innovative materials, source reduction, reuse, energy recovery and recycling.
For Easter 2009, Nestlé UK was the country’s first major confectionery company to replace non-recyclable plastic with recyclable cardboard packaging in most of the 25 million Easter eggs it makes. Nestlé UK also managed to use 30% less packaging overall, saving a huge 700 tonnes of packaging materials. To learn more about recyclable cardboard packaging read our Easter eggs packaging case study.
Nestlé China’s Creating Shared Value Projects win special award
In order to showcase the excellent practices of Multinational companies in implementing their Corporate Social Responsibilities, the China Enterprise News, jointly with other Research institutes, has carried out a selection of “Excellent MNC Examples of Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility in China". After a year of data collection, opinion survey, market survey and analysis of company reports, over 200 companies were chosen for the Initial Assessment. After vigorous selection and study, 48 companies were shortlisted as “CSR Award Candidates”.
On March 31st, 2009, Nestlé China’s “Creating Shared Value” projects won the Special Award of “The Most Excellent MNC Example of Fulfilling Social Responsibility in 2008”. The award recognises Nestlé’s improved water and energy consumption in manufacturing processes and the rebuilding of the Zhuwa Primary school.
This CSR Award Ceremony has attracted nationwide interest from all stakeholders and society.
Nestlé Brazil awarded by Wal-Mart Brazil
Nestlé Brazil received on 3rd February 2009 the prize of "The Best Supplier on Corporate Social Responsibility" from Wal-Mart Brazil 
. This prize was mainly due to purchase activities engaging consumers in recycling. Anyone who brings seven packages of Nestlé products to a collection point, gets a recipe book of the Nutrir Programme.
The objectives are to:
- Educate consumers about the recycling benefits and encourage them to take their used packages to collection points at Wal Mart stores.
- Communicate the results of Nestlé Brazil Corporate Social Responsibility Programme to consumers.
In addition, Nestlé Brazil operates an environmental education programme that contributes to promote social and environmental sustainability in public schools throughout the country.