Project SCALE’s third and final UK conference showcases the tools it has developed to help food and drink companies improve the economic, social and environmental performance of their supply chain.
The just published 2014 Nestlé in society: Creating Shared Value report sets out the progress Nestlé has made in meeting its societal commitments. The report, published in summary form with
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland (GII) has joined forces with FBD Insurance to sponsor the new farm safety campaign -‘Champions for Change’. Farm deaths in Ireland increased by 87% in 2014, with
Europe’s leading workplace drinks provider, Eden Springs is helping to fund the construction of clean water wells in Uganda. In support of World Water Day on March 22nd, Eden Springs has
Kellogg Company has been included in Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies list for the seventh time since 2007. According to Ethisphere, an independent research center promoting best practices in
With four women on its board of directors, or 38%, and eight women holding spots on the company’s Global Leadership Team, Kellogg has again been named among the “Top 50
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Heineken, the international brewer, plan to work together in a range of sustainability issues that will promote inclusive growth in developing countries.
Carlsberg has released its 2014 CSR report and Economic Contribution report. Following the recent announcement of a project to develop the world’s first 100% biodegradable, wood-fiber beer bottle – the
The Nestlé Global Youth Initiative will help young people across the world develop skills and become more employable. It aims to develop young talent for the company and help tackle
Danone and Mars, two of the world’s leading food manufacturers, have announced the creation of an innovative investment fund aimed at helping companies to learn how to sustainably source the
Mondelez International, the world’s largest chocolate company, and FLOCERT, a socially focused global certification body, have unveiled a new partnership to verify cocoa volumes and commercial transactions for the company’s
Nestlé’s work to empower women in the cocoa supply chain in Côte d’Ivoire kicked off in 2013 and the Swiss food and beverages giant is making more headway with its
Arla Foods plans to grow in several African markets in the coming years, but this growth must be achieved in a responsible way that does not bring unintentional consequences for
Europe’s leading workplace drinks provider, Eden Springs, has offset over 184,000 tons of CO2 since 2010 – the equivalent of nearly 378,000 economy-class flights from London to New York. Eden
Diageo has announced 20 new sustainability and responsibility targets, to be achieved by 2020, in three core areas – leadership in alcohol in society; building thriving communities; and reducing environmental
Nestlé’s Wyeth Nutrition Infant Formula plant in Askeaton, County Limerick has become the first business in Ireland to create and open its own unique butterfly meadow. It has developed a
From January 2015, every new horizontal chest freezer Nestlé buys to store ice cream will use natural refrigerants rather than synthetic refrigerants. The new freezers are more energy efficient than
Companies like Nestlé can only be successful over time if they live up to high ethical standards of human rights, CEO Paul Bulcke (pictured) told the recent United Nations Forum
The Brewers of Europe’s Second Year Report on the European Beer Pledge shows Europe’s brewers’ are keeping to their promise to promote the responsible consumption of beer, increase consumer knowledge
The Barry Callebaut Group has switched its sourcing of core Cocoa Butter Equivalents (CBEs) from RSPO mass balance to RSPO fully segregated material across its European operations, as of November
Nestlé UK has become a Principal Partner of the Living Wage Foundation, as the first major manufacturer accredited as a Living Wage employer. This new role demonstrates the company’s commitment
Two thirds of the world’s largest companies are reporting exposure to water risks, some of which have potential to limit growth. The news comes amid mounting shareholder concern around the business
Coca-Cola HBC, the world’s second largest bottler of products of The Coca-Cola Company, has been awarded an A rating by
Nestlé has opened its most water efficient factory in the world in Mexico, in a move that the company plans
Nestlé has announced the renewal of a long-standing collaboration between the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Limited (GIIL) and Diageo were voted cream of the crop, as they took home first prize for
Nestlé has announced its endorsement of Caring for Climate, the world’s largest coalition on climate issues, as part of the
Coca-Cola HBC, the world’s second largest bottler of products of The Coca-Cola Company, has been named the industry leader amongst
PepsiCo has strengthened its commitment to action on climate change by announcing new goals for phasing out equipment with hydroflourocarbons
Around 200 companies have joined forces under Nestlé’s Alliance for YOUth to tackle the youth unemployment crisis in Europe, pledging to
Mondelez International has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the tenth year in a row on the
Mondelez International has issued its first report highlighting the company’s progress against its global well-being goals. The report details important
Nespresso is to announce its 2020 sustainability strategy based on a new SFr500 million (Eur414 million) investment to improve farmer
Nestlé has announced a major pledge to improve the welfare of the farm animals in its supply chain, following the
Kellogg Company has issued its fifth annual Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) report, ‘Features’, which details the company’s efforts toward strengthening
Building on the company’s heritage, Kellogg Company has announced new social and environmental commitments that will enrich the lives of consumers
Nestlé is helping hundreds of children whom it has found to be working on the Côte d’Ivoire cocoa farms where
Tata Global Beverages has announced plans for 100% sustainable sourcing by 2020. Tata Global Beverages’ sustainability strategy rests on five
Nestlé UK & Ireland has announced it is on target to achieve 100 per cent cocoa from sustainable sources by
The Coca-Cola Company and its African bottling partners have announced a new investment of US$5 billion. The investment, to be
SABMiller, the world’s second-largest brewer, is scaling up its globally-recognised sustainable development programmes with a set of ambitious new targets
Drinks producers and retailers have announced a significant range of voluntary industry actions to help the UK Government tackle alcohol
Nestlé has received accreditation as a Living Wage employer in the UK. The accreditation covers approximately 8,000 employees across Nestlé
Nestlé is building on the success of its “Nestlé Needs YOUth” employment initiative – designed to help tackle youth unemployment
Recognising the importance of health and wellness to consumers, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Board of Directors has reaffirmed its commitment
Mondelez International, the world’s largest chocolate company, has shared new plans to achieve third-party verification for its $400 million Cocoa Life
Cargill has released its first global progress report on its activities to support cocoa farmers, communities and the development of
Since the start of the year more than 4,000 young people under the age of 30 have benefited from ‘Nestlé
Mondelez International has published its sustainable palm oil action plan, which prioritizes suppliers that meet the company’s sustainability principles and
Since FrieslandCampina introduced its route2020 corporate strategy, with CSR and sustainability as cornerstones, the company has taken important steps towards
Coca-Cola HBC has published its 2013 Integrated Report. Titled ‘The best is yet to come’, the report discusses the company’s
Cider and beer company C&C Group, which owns the Magners, Blackthorn and Tennent’s brands, has confirmed its resignation from the
Mondelez International, the world’s largest chocolate company and a proud member of the World Cocoa Foundation since 2004, is lending
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