Questions & Answers

• Theme : Access to Water

  Posted : 6/5/2009

  What does the privatisation debate mean to Nestlé Waters?

  In a world where water needs of the population are constantly increasing, the privatisation debate refers to the ownership and operation of water supply services by private companies. Nestlé Waters does not privatise the water resources, it is a user, as any beverage industry.Most commonly Nestlé Waters pay a license fee for the right to use a water resource. Furthermore, Nestlé Waters is a very small user of freshwater resources (0.0009%), compared to agriculture (70%) and could never address the important water needs of a population alone beyond that of human beings hydration.

• Theme : Access to Water

  Posted : 4/29/2009

  What is your position on stakeholder engagement?

  Nestlé Waters believes that it is important to engage with our stakeholders. Therefore, we are attentive to the concerns, desires and needs of our stakeholders, be they consumers, employees, local authorities, or communities. We strive to do our best by our stakeholders through open dialogue, stable employment, strict environmental protection procedures and community support.

  More on our relations with the community

   

• Theme : Environment

  Posted : 4/29/2009

  What are you doing to alleviate the environmental impact of your packaging?

  We are fully aware of the challenges presented by packaging and are continuously working to reduce its impact. For example, in the past 5 years, we reduced the amount of packaging per litre by 20%. Furthermore, we support initiatives that aim to collect all packaging materials and promote their reuse. We also use our highly innovative and unique Global Environmental Footprint Tool (GEF) in eco-design to ensure that we optimise and alleviate the environmental impacts of our products from the very beginning. It is important to keep in mind that packaging is an essential part of Nestlé Waters’ service to consumers as it ensures product quality, safety and convenience.

  CO2 and Energy

   

• Theme : Environment

  Posted : 4/29/2009

  Is your packaging recyclable?

  Absolutely! The vast majority of our bottles are made from PET which is a material that is 100 per cent recyclable. To minimise the environmental impacts of all plastic packaging, it is crucial that recycling rates be improved. This challenge cannot be addressed by a single actor, so Nestlé Waters is working with industry associations, competitors and governments to improve collect and recycling systems. It is hugely important that any plastic packaging put on the market be returned so it can be recycled and reused. Consumers have an important role to play if higher recycling rates are to be achieved..

  Bottle and Packaging

   

• Theme : Environment

  Posted : 4/29/2009

  What are you doing to alleviate the environmental impacts of the transportation of bottled water?

  Transportation is an issue of important concern to us. In fact, we rely on different modes to efficiently distribute our products to where our consumers expect to find them. The vast majority (nearly 90 per cent) of our volume is produced and consumed locally. We are guided by the “Nestlé Waters Transport Policy”, launched in 2007, which promotes, amongst others, the use of alternative, less polluting modes of transport and the proactive exploration of new technologies. However, due to the nature of transportation, a coordinated approach by governments, railway authorities, companies, etc. is required to satisfactorily address the transportation issue. Nestlé Waters is actively involved in efforts by government, competitors, etc. to improve the overall performance of transportation; for example, in France, we are currently participating in a study that investigates the possibility of increasing authorised tonnage.

  Nestlé Waters transportation policy

   

• Theme : Environment

  Posted : 4/29/2009

  Are you doing anything to reduce emissions from your factories?

  Of course and we have begun a long time ago. Nestlé Waters is committed to energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Our efforts have seen us reduce energy consumption by 11 per cent at factory level since 2002 and in the last five years we have reduced, again at factory level, CO2 emissions by 30 per cent for every litre of bottled water. Our efforts in the United States resulted in Nestlé Waters being the first beverage company to be awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for our increased water and energy efficiency and the reduced environmental impact of our facilities.

  Optimizing Manufacturing

   

• Theme : Environment

  Posted : 4/29/2009

  Do your bottled water plants operations reduce the amount of water available for other users?

  We continuously monitor our water use, tirelessly work towards reducing our water consumption and operate within the extraction limits set by local authorities in order to avoid any impact on the other water users and because our business depends on good water stewardship and sustainable water resources. Also in terms of waters usage, Nestlé Waters is relatively small : we use 0.0009 per cent of total water withdrawal, whereas agriculture uses 70 per cent and industry 20 per cent.

  More on Nestlé Waters' water management policy

   

• Theme : Environment

  Posted : 4/29/2009

  How do you protect and manage water resources?

  Nestlé Waters' activities depends on good water stewardship and sustainable water resources. We have strict procedures for the impeccable management and protection of the water resources we operate. Our dedicated team of hydrogeologists closely monitor and evaluate, in close partnership with local authorities, water level, precipitation and quality as well as the local environment surrounding the source. This is reflected in the implementation of a rigorous internal audit procedure called the “Water Resources Review” (WRR). The WRR ensures that we respect the five axes for water resource sustainability over the long-term; i.e. quality, quantity, regulatory compliance, security and good stakeholder relationships. Through a specially designed tool, we pay special attention to the environment in which we operate and take into consideration the needs of those with whom we share the aquifer. This is achieved by adjusting our operations accordingly and actively promoting sustainable water resource management within the community. We also implement innovative water resource protection programmes, like Agrivair in Vittel, France. Finally, we are active in educating the water stewards of tomorrow in the awareness, appreciation and knowledge of water resources through Project WET.

  Water resources management

   

• Theme : Hydration

  Posted : 4/29/2009

  Why drinking water rather than other beverages?

  Water is widely recognized as the preferred drink to hydrate your body. Water is an essential nutrient for healthy hydration without bringing any other elements into the body. An over-consumption of sugar sweetened beverages can lead to excessive calorie intake. Substitution of sugary beverages by drinking water is one of the healthy habits to reduce calorie intake from beverages which help to fight against overweight / obesity risk. In addition, some waters may also provide essential minerals, like calcium, magnesium

  Expert voice on beverages and human health

   

• Theme : Hydration

  Posted : 4/29/2009

  How much water do I need to drink?

  1.5 litres of water a day: this is the necessary amount of water to maintain the water balance for a sedentary adult living in a temperate climate

  Understand why we need to drink

   

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