Our Purpose
Nestlé's purpose is to unlock the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
We live in times of immense challenges, unprecedented changes and extraordinary possibilities.
All over the world, people strive to enjoy healthy and fulfilling lives, sometimes in difficult situations. The use of natural resources puts stress on our environment and on the stability of communities. Yet human creativity, technology and a commitment to progress open up new possibilities every day to improve lives and help create a healthy and sustainable future for all.
We at Nestlé touch billions of lives worldwide; from the farmers we work with to the individuals and families who enjoy our products, the communities where we live and work, and the natural environment upon which we all depend. Their challenges are our challenges. Their success is success in which we all share.
Inspired by the scientific breakthrough of our founder, Henri Nestlé, guided by our values and with nutrition at our core, we work alongside partners to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. This means:
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For people, families and pets we offer products and services that enable healthier and happier lives. -
For our communities We help develop thriving and resilient communities and support better livelihoods for those we live and work with.
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For our planet We shape sustainable consumption and steward resources for future generations.
This is how we contribute to society while ensuring the long-term success of our company.
Values rooted in respect
Respect has a special and powerful meaning at Nestlé. It profoundly influences the way we work and run our business. Our values are:
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Respect for ourselves. Respect starts with each of us, with self-respect and being true to ourselves, while acting with integrity, fairness and authenticity.
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Respect for others. Respect for the people around us and all those we interact with creates a climate of mutual trust. This is about taking pride in living up to what we promise. It is about quality in our products, our brands and in everything we do. -
Respect for diversity. Respect for other ways of thinking, other cultures, and all facets of society requires openness and inclusiveness in all our interactions both inside and outside our company. -
Respect for the future. Respect for the world’s future and the generations who follow us compels us to act with responsibility and courage, even when difficult.
The five ways we live our values.
We work resourcefully and tirelessly to understand the needs of individuals and families across the world and then serve those needs with passion. Success in winning hearts and minds requires quality in everything we do, with a spirit of excellence and ownership.
We believe that true success is measured over time. Trust in our company, products, services and brands can only be built consistently step by step. This is why we take decisions with a long-term view, while ensuring we meet our commitments today.
We embrace the diverse and fast-changing world as a source of endless challenge, inspiration, and new possibilities. We listen and learn with curiosity and openness, then apply creative thinking, leading-edge science and technology, and open collaboration to turn insight into action.
We never stop challenging ourselves no matter how successful we may be because we know we can always do better. This dynamic spirit keeps us continuously improving in pursuit of our purpose.
We achieve far more together than we can alone. By collaborating with colleagues and partners – diverse in cultures and ways of thinking – we grow as individuals, as teams, as a company, and help others grow with us.
