Our purpose
Unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come. That is our purpose.
We are the Good food, Good life company. We believe in the power of food to enhance lives. Good food nourishes and delights the senses. It helps children grow healthy, parents age gracefully and everyone live life to the fullest. Good food brings us together. Good food also respects our planet and protects resources for future generations.
At Nestlé, we constantly explore and push the boundaries of what is possible with foods, beverages, and nutritional health solutions to enhance quality of life and contribute to a healthier future. We focus our energy and resources where unlocking the power of food can make the greatest difference to the lives of people, protect and enhance the environment, and generate significant value for our shareholders and stakeholders alike.
Our ambitions
We have defined three overarching ambitions for 2030 which guide our work and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Find out more about our efforts in these areas in Our ambitions.
Our history
We want to shape a better and healthier world. This was how we started more than 150 years ago when Henri Nestlé created an infant cereal that saved the life of a child.
Our values
Our values are reflected in the way we do business, always acting legally and honestly with respect both for our own people and those we do business with. Read more about our business principles.