Nestle SA 2008 AR2
The report highlights Nestlé's strong operating performance in 2008, achieving 8.3% organic growth and increasing its EBIT margin by 30 basis points to 14.3%. The company made significant progress in its Creating Shared Value initiatives, reducing water withdrawal per tonne of product by 6% and direct greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of product by 48% since 1999. Additionally, Nestlé launched its new Supplier Code to reinforce social and environmental standards across its supply chain. Despite economic challenges, the company continued to invest in research and development, spending CHF 2 billion in 2008 to drive its nutrition, health, and wellness strategy.
Company: Nestle SA
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Switzerland
Year: 2008
Type: AR2
Pages: 85
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Nestle SA
Management Report
The report highlights Nestlé's strong operating performance in 2008, achieving 8.3% organic growth and increasing its EBIT margin by 30 basis points to 14.3%. The company made significant progress in its Creating Shared Value initiatives, reducing water withdrawal per tonne of product by 6% and direct greenhouse gas emissions per tonne of product by 48% since 1999. Additionally, Nestlé launched its new Supplier Code to reinforce social and environmental standards across its supply chain. Despite economic challenges, the company continued to invest in research and development, spending CHF 2 billion in 2008 to drive its nutrition, health, and wellness strategy.
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Report Year
2008
Reporting Period
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
Fiscal Year
2008
Published
Mar 3, 2009
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
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