At Nestlé USA, we recognize our need and responsibility as a major American corporation to actively address environmental concerns.
It is our policy to utilize sound environmental, pollution prevention and control, energy conservation and recycling/solid waste management practices internally, and to develop and utilize packaging that reduces the amount of materials used, contains already recycled materials, and/or can be recycled or disposed of in environmentally sensitive ways. Our approach is practical, cost-effective, and results-based.
We are committed to maintaining good environmental quality and soundness in all areas of operation at all of our company facilities. This is achieved and maintained through the following actions.
Pollution prevention and control as mandated by:
- Compliance with our own Nestlé USA environmental policies and long-term strategies
- Strict adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing environmental activities at our facilities
- A practical, proactive commitment to and action on environmental concerns that, although not presently regulated, reflect the spirit of good environmental practice, existing or proposed related regulation, and good manufacturing practice
- Communication and interaction with appropriate legislative and regulatory organizations, providing our environmental policy, technical, and legal expertise to assist and help mold the development and implementation of environmental requirements and solutions
- An ongoing program of surveys and monitoring of facilities for compliance with our corporate policies and procedures, as well as applicable environmental laws and regulations
- A strong corporate program of energy management and resource conservation
- Ongoing programs of source reduction, recycling, and solid waste management tailored to the needs of each facility and product
- Continued examination of product, process, packaging, operations, and innovations/evolving technologies for environmental improvement opportunities
The environment is an important part of our long-term strategies externally as well. It is our policy to work with and provide counsel and information to consumers; local, state, and national governments; the food and grocery trades; interested groups; and the packaging industry to increase solid waste management awareness, activities, and alternatives, and to enhance general environmental action throughout the nation.
Our ultimate environmental goal is to ensure that our company is doing its part responsibly and playing a leadership role in helping preserve the environment. We are committed to working together with those who share a similar interest in and dedication to the environment – sharing our special concerns and helping develop sound, realistic, equitable programs, legislation, regulations, and guidelines that lead to good, workable long-term solutions to the major environmental issues facing us all.
For more information about Nestlé's worldwide environmental policy, click here.