Focus on Nestlé
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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