Our "Best in Class" analysis: focus on Nestlé SA  

[27/10/11]

 

Dexia AM has an innovative SRI approach to select companies with both a responsible approach to their stakeholders and a business model capable of meeting global sustainability trends.


 






SRI Analysis


The most relevant Macro/Micro criteria in the food, beverage and tobacco sector: 

 


  Macro Analysis: Global Sustainability Trends

  • Climate Change
  • Resource Depletion
  • Developing Economies
  • Health & Wellness

Micro Analysis: Stakeholders

  • Customers
  • Society
  • Suppliers


Following our SRI analysis, Nestlé S.A is categorized as a “leading” company
in our SRI universe.  

Macro Analysis (company’s exposure to global sustainability trends)

  • Climate Change: score slightly lower than the sector’s median
  • Resource Depletion: in line with the sector
  • Developing Economies: provide greater access to affordable food products
  • Health & Wellness: strong exposure to ‘good-for-you’ products.


Micro Analysis (the way in which the company handles its stakeholder relationships)

  • Corporate Governance (Investors): above-average corporate governance rating.
  • Quality & Safety Assurance (customers): dedicated R&D network regarding
    nutrition issues.
  • Commercial Behaviour (customers): responsible advertising and marketing with nutrition information.
  • Environmental Practices of Suppliers (Suppliers): support the development of sustainable agriculture practices
  • Energy & Climate Change (Environment): committed to reduce carbon footprint and to be energy efficient.
  • Health & Safety (Employees): better health and safety performance than its peers.


Norms-Based Analysis 

Based on Dexia AM's Norms-Based Analysis, Nestlé has been assessed and complied with the ten principles of the United Nation's Global Compact which encompasses four main areas of Human Rights, Labour Rights, the Environment and Anti-corruption. 

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