COMPANY BACKGROUND

Nestle Philippines Inc. produces different kinds of foods and beverages in the Philippines. The
company's products include brands such as Chuckie, Milo, Nescafe, Nestea, etc. Nestle Philippines was
established in the country in the year 1911, and by the year 1960 it entered into a partnership with San
Miguel Corporation resulting in the formation of Nutritional products Inc. (NutriPro). The company has
its registered office located in Laguna.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF NESTLE

Nestle Philippines is committed in helping community and nation building through programs
that help the underprivileged members of society.
 Agronomy Assistance. Since the 1960's, Nestle Philippines has been helping coffee farmers in
different parts of the country through imparting knowledge on how they can improve their
crops. Members of the company visit these farmers regularly to reinforce among them the
importance of good plantation management. By improving methods in growing coffee, farmers
get better yields and eventually help increase the coffee supply in the Philippines as well as help
the farmers increase their income.
 Education and Manpower Development. Nestle is a supporter of the government's pursuit to
alleviate the shortage of classrooms in public schools. It contributes to this advocacy through
the Donate-aClassroom Program. It also offers practical and theoretical training to selected
students, in order to help them acquire more skills. In relation to this, Nestle also conducts a
Technical Skills Scholarship Program which is a two-year program which combines theoretical
and hands-on training. This is implemented in cooperation with Don Bosco College in Canlubang,
Laguna. Nestle also conducts a program called Academic Linkage Program where it provides
training to selected students from educational students such as the De La Salle University,
Dualtech, Meralco Foundation Institute, and the Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro.
 Community Development. Nestle develops programs which are relevant to the needs of the
communities where it operates. The Nestle Factory in Lipa, Batangas conducts a Cut & Sew
Livelihood Project, which provides job opportunities to community workers by giving them the
factory's orders for shoe covers, rags and uniforms. It also has a Yard and Garden Livelihood
Project which caters to unemployed barangay housewives in the area where the factory
 operates. This project provides livelihood opportunities through cut flower production and
organic vegetable farming. In the same area, a Suklay and Gunting Project is being implemented,
which involves a hands-on training on hairdressing for housewives. At the Nestle Cabuyao
Factory, selected spouses of employees are developed as trainers under the Misis Kong Trainors
Program. The participants of this program conduct livelihood workshops for other spouses and
members of their communities. A showcase for culinary lessons called Julius Maggi Kitchen
located in Rockwell Center, is a venue for lifestyle improvement sessions, which is one way
through which Nestle helps its consumers enjoy its products. The Nestle Cagayan de Oro Factory
supports the city government's Street Illuminations Project by providing lighting fixtures
installed in different barangays in the area. This is done to help increase visibility during
evenings and promote safety and security in the area.
 Health and Nutrition. Nestle is an advocate for good health and proper nutrition. It conducts
feeding programs and medical missions in the areas where it operates.
 Environmental Protection and Preservation. Nestle Philippines is a staunch advocate of
environment protection and preservation. Its commitment to sound environmental practices is
reflected in its policy called the Nestle Environmental Management System, where there is an
integration of all environmental initiatives in the various aspects of business operations. The
company also has a company-wide Solid Waste Management Program which aims to reduce
waste not only in the factories and offices but as well as the houses of its employees. The
company also conducts the multi-awarded program called Greening the Supply Chain which is a
combination of an outreach and education program aimed to encourage an assist its business
partners in developing and maintaining their own environmental management systems. It is also
an advocate for clean air and conducts a periodical free Air Emission Testing on the vehicles of
employees, business partners and community residents where the company operates, in order
to help rid the environment of air pollution.