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Nestlé
Founded in 1866
CEO: Ulf Mark Schneider
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Nestlé is one of the world’ s largest food and beverage companies. It operates in 190 countries and its product portfolio includes household-name brands such as Nescafé, KitKat, Maggi and Purina, among many others.
It has invested heavily in its global supply chain, with key areas of focus being ESG leadership, reducing packaging waste and new business models to improve end-to-end supply chain.
Switzerland-based Nestlé has a‘ Creating Shared Value’ strategy that drives sustainability through partnerships with suppliers and environmental organisations, as well as with other corporations.
The company says its supply chain professionals“ play a critical role in ensuring quality and sustainable products reach our customers and consumers”.
To achieve this, its commercial teams develop demand forecasts, and its suppliers worldwide are vetted for the responsible sourcing of raw materials.
Food and Beverage Services
Examples of Nestlé’ s sustainability work include its Caring for Water initiative, which promotes water conservation throughout its supply chain, and it is also a founding member of the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative.
The company is also dedicated to aligning its practices with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, disclosing both its involvement and progress against all 17 goals.
In terms of its sourcing and procurement operations, Nestlé sources raw materials and ingredients from a vast network of global suppliers.
Working towards its net zero targets, it runs sustainable sourcing practices, including responsible agricultural processes that not only support local farmers but also ensure high-quality ingredients.
In terms of manufacturing, the company has a network of manufacturing facilities located worldwide, and its vast logistics operations comprises a combination of its own distribution networks, third-party logistics providers and transportation modes.
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