Our fundamental approach to business lies in the creation of long-term sustainable value for our consumers, customers, employees, shareholders and society as a whole.

Nestlé Corporate Business Principles
Ever since Henri Nestlé developed the first milk food for infants in 1867, and saved the life of a neighbour's child, the Nestlé Company has aimed to build a business based on sound human values and principles.

While our Corporate Business Principles will continue to evolve and adapt to a changing world, our basic foundation is unchanged from the time of the origins of our Company, and reflects the basic ideas of fairness, honesty, and a general concern for people. We are committed to the following Business Principles in all countries, taking into account local legislation, cultural and religious practices:

• Our business objective is to manufacture and market the Company's products in such a way as to create value that can be sustained over the long-term for shareholders, employees, consumers, and business partners.
  
  
• We do not favour short-term profit at the expense of successful long-term business development.
  
  
• We recognise that our consumers have a sincere and legitimate interest in the behaviour, beliefs and actions of the Company behind brands in which they place their trust, and that, without its consumers, the Company would not exist.
  
  
• We believe that, as a general rule, legislation is the most effective safeguard of responsible conduct, although in certain areas, additional guidance to staff in the form of voluntary business principles is beneficial in order to ensure that the highest standards are met throughout the organisation.
  
  
• We are conscious of the fact that the success of a corporation is a reflection of the professionalism, conduct and the responsible attitude of its management and employees. Therefore, recruitment of the right people and ongoing training and development are crucial.
  
  
• We continue to maintain our commitment to follow and respect all applicable local laws in each of our markets.

Sustainability is central to Nestlé’s success as a business and as a company we put long-term business development at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility is reflected through our belief in Creating Shared Value: in order for a company to create something for its shareholders over the long term, it must bring value to society as a whole.