Nestlé Nigeria Triumphs at NECA and CIPM Awards, Showcasing Commitment to Excellence and Sustainability
By People’s Voice Nigeria | News
Nestlé Nigeria has emerged victorious at the “Employers’ Excellence Awards 2024,” organized by the Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA), winning the “NECA Excellence Award in Food & Beverages (Food)” category. The company was also honored with the “Visible Impact Award in Investment in SDG and Green Projects” for its dedication to sustainability.
The Employers’ Excellence Awards celebrate companies that have significantly contributed to the economy while prioritizing employee well-being, inclusivity, diversity, and sustainability, especially in challenging business environments.
Mr. Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, Director-General of NECA, remarked, “The Employers’ Excellence Award has become a beacon of inspiration for companies in Nigeria, demonstrating that businesses can thrive by nurturing their workforce, investing in innovation, and giving back to the community. Nestlé has set a remarkable example of delivering positive impact for their people and the environment while successfully navigating today’s business challenges.”
In October 2024, Nestlé Nigeria also won 11 out of 15 categories at the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) Human Resources Best Practices OSCAR Awards.
“We are deeply honored to receive these prestigious awards,” said Mr. Shakiru Lawal, Country Human Resources Manager, Nestlé Nigeria. “This recognition reflects our sustained efforts to nurture our most valuable assets – our people – from hiring to retirement, by creating an open and respectful environment, investing in development, and ensuring access to coaching and mentorship.”
Victoria Uwadoka, Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Manager at Nestlé Nigeria, added, “In addition to our people-first culture, we believe that our business success will be sustained by contributing to the growth of our environment, a principle we call Creating Shared Value.
We believe that our success as a company is tied to the well-being of our employees, our communities, and the planet, and we remain committed to empowering our people while creating shared value.”
Nestlé continues to prioritize and invest in its employees’ development, making significant strides through their efforts. In line with its commitment to protecting the planet for future generations, Nestlé Nigeria has maintained its plastic neutrality status, achieving 100% removal of plastic packaging on a 1 ton in, 1 ton out basis. The company remains the first and only in Nigeria to achieve the maximum allowed quantity of recycled PET in its water bottles.
Furthermore, Nestlé has begun transitioning its packaging to recyclable materials and launched energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction initiatives across its operations, leading to substantial energy savings of over 46,729 GJ and a reduction of 5,274 tons of CO2 equivalent in GHG emissions.
