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Water Stewardship StrategyNestlé Hellas

Sofoklis Arvanitidis/ Korpi Natural Mineral Water Factory Manager

Angeliki Papadopoulou / Corporate Affairs Manager

In 1866 the Swiss pharmacist

Henri Nestlé created the first

infant food: Farine Lactée was a

mixture of milk, bread and sugar.

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Nestlé today at a glance

1899 1914 1957 1974 1987 1993

Nestlé Group Structure in Greece• Nestlé Hellas (100% Nestlé S.A.)

• Nespresso Hellas (100% Nestlé S.A.)

• Cereal Partners Worldwide Hellas (50% Nestlé Hellas, 50% General Mills UK ltd)

Nestlé Hellas turnover 2016: 372 mio euros

Main office location: Maroussi, Athens

Number of employees: ~800

Number of Factories: 2 (coffee, water) – 60% of annual turnover

Product categories: Coffee, Infant Nutrition, Water, Breakfast Cereals, Confectionary, Culinary, Nestlé Professional, petcare

Presence of Nestlé products in Greece: Since 1899

First Nestlé Office: 1914

Foundation of Nestlé Hellas: 1973

Our purpose Enhancing quality of life and contributing to a healthier future

Our values are rooted in RESPECT

For individuals and

familiesFor our

Communities For the Planet

Help 50 million children

lead healthier lives

Improve 30 million livelihoods in

communities directly connected to our

business activitiesGo for zero environmental impact

in our operations

Our Ambitions for 2030

42 Commitments to Society for 2020

Next stop THE PLANET

WHY?

1.Bold commitments on packaging and plastics

A new approach on packaging planning

New strict EU legislation

Pressure from the NGOs

Because Plastics and Water are now the absolute priority

2.Flagship initiative with 4 pillars

Opportunity for our water factory

Alliance for Water Stewardship accreditation

Wide stakeholder mapping and engagement

Water Stewardship Strategy

• The Water Challenge and Nestlé

• Water Stewardship Strategy

• Governance

1.The Water Challenge and Nestlé

Meeting LatAm Region - USA

2030withdrawals

6,900

4,500

1,500

900CAGR 2%

2030withdrawals

6,900

4,500

1,500

900CAGR 2%

Basins with surplus

Basins with deficits

2,800

-40%

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Basins with surplus

Basins with deficits

2,800

-40%

Basins with surplus

Basins with deficits

2,800

-40%

100Municipal &Domestic

Agriculture

Industry

4,500

Existingwithdrawals

3,100

800600

Existingaccessible, reliable, sustainablesupply

Surface water3,500

4,200Groundwater700

Existingaccessible, reliable, sustainablesupply

Surface water3,500

4,200Groundwater700

From: WEF Water Resources Group (2009): “Charting our water future”

Volumes : billions m3 ; data on 154 basins/regions

3% fresh water…

A dramatic example : the Aral sea

1989 2014

Water : a global challenge

Water : a key priority for Nestlé

2.Water Stewardship Strategy: our tools to adress the issue

The water stewardship ladder, is designed to follow Nestlé Purpose

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Step 1 : The water resources study, the data management and the NERare key to start the process

NER assessmentCompliance

Step 2 : Create communication material through data sharing

Step 2 : CommunityRelation process implementation

Step 2 : Water use efficiency and access to drinking water

WASH strategy

24Step 3 : Collective action implementation : define perimeter and ambitionEngage and implement

?Remember: WATER is everybody’s business!

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… the catchmentarea includes

different usersintroducing different

risks but alsoengagement

opportunities !

Water Stewardshipmeans more than

individual efforts…

Step 3 : AWS certification: measure performance

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Registration

2017

-> Gap analysis for 30 criteria-> Strong involvment of Factory team

and market team-> Action plan define for next years

Implement the AWS

2017 - 2018

-> Close the gaps -> Contact CAB

-> Get the certification

Audit

2018-2019

BUT WHAT IS AWS?

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Korpi Case: A few words on our factory

• The new Korpi factory begun its operation in 1995. Today it employs 51 people permanently.

• It is located in a separate, isolated area, far from any industrial operation.

• Korpi springs were known for their therapeutic powers since the 20th century. They were widely visited for curing purposes.

AWS Plan Implementation – KORPI CASE

• Positive Participation in Good Water Governance

(Quantity & Quality)

• Meetings with Municipality - Authorities

• Donation of Deepwell

• Donation of water outflow metering instruments

• Explore alternative ways of farming (eco-friendly

pesticides)

The importance of water - Education to kids

Water Day Celebration – Roadshow to neighboring cities

Factory Open Days for schools

Environmental activities

Good Water Use Efficiency

Water Mapping – Updated and reviewed yearly

Help identify water losses and opportunities

Water Ration monitoring and optimization

Ongoing Water Saving projects

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018YTD

Water Ratio 2009-2018 YTD

AWS Plan Implementation – KORPI CASE

3. Governance

Governance for the implementation of the WS ladder

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Internal tools for Sustainable WR Management

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Water Resources MonitoringWater Resources Meetings: quarterly review between MT and Zones

Water Resources Review (WRR): verify that our WR are operated in a sustainable way

Combined Water Stress Index (CWSI): assessment of potential crisis linked to WR we operate (according to 3 international standards)

Guidelines for a Sustainable Water Resources ManagementWater Resources Technical GuidelinesWater Stewardship Roadmap…

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