Our communities

Improving livelihoods and developing thriving communities starts with education. We believe children should be in school, and be able to get an education. We also believe in supporting women and girls to be economically and socially active, so they can be successful and independent. Being part of the communities where we operate means respecting the rights of those who work for us and with us. Respect is fundamental to our values, and we insist that our partners and suppliers uphold the same high standards that we do.

Our work focuses on three areas and is supported by these commitments:

Enhancing rural livelihoods

• Roll out of rural development baseline assessments to understand the needs of farmers
• Improve farm economics among the farmers who supply us
• Improve food availability and dietary diversity among the farmers who supply us
• Implement responsible sourcing in our supply chain and promote animal welfare
• Continuously improve our green coffee supply chain
• Roll out the Nestlé Cocoa Plan with cocoa farmers

Respecting and promoting human rights

• Assess and address human rights impacts across our business activities
• Improve workers’ livelihoods and protect children in our agricultural supply chain
• Enhance a culture of integrity across the organisation
• Provide effective grievance mechanisms to employees and stakeholders

Promoting decent employment and diversity

• Enhance gender balance in our workforce and empower women across the entire value chain
• Roll out the Global Youth Initiative across all our operations
• Provide training on Corporate Business Principles, Nutrition and Environmental Sustainability
• Advocate for healthy workplaces and healthier employees
• Ensure that all Nestlé employees are covered by a certified safety and health management system

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