Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage company with global brands like Nespresso and Kitkat and local ikons like Zoégas and Hälsans kök. Nestlé is a Creating shared value company and we believe that in order to be successful in the long term, we must create value for both our shareholders and for society. The Zoégas coffee roastery in Helsingborg has been powered by certified biogas and electricity from wind power since 2017. The factory has zero CO2 emissions from the production and no waste goes to a landfill.
We want to be involved in shaping the city of the future and see ourselves as an obvious partner for H22. One of Nestlé’s main focus areas is creating value in the communities where we operate. H22’s innovative approach, where many forces are gathering and cooperating, is well suited to our philosophy of creating shared value.
In what way will your involvement contribute to the development of Helsingborg and other cities?
As a global enterprise, we are at the forefront in developing different sustainability initiatives, and we hope we can engage others and provide good examples. Nestlé has its Swedish head office in Helsingborg, which is also home to our factory where Zoégas coffee is made. Our establishment in Helsingborg is long term, and as a local employer we want to work together with other players, be inspired, and build a smarter city through partnerships.
What challenges does your organisation aim to solve within the context of the H22 initiative?
Through participating we want to, above all, inspire, network, and join others in working towards a smarter and more inclusive and sustainable society. This can involve everything from how we can improve sustainable transport, to how to get children in society to be more physically active. We want to meet other players who share our vision for sustainability.
How is your organisation using the potential of digitisation in the making of a smarter city?
Technology and digitisation enable a higher degree of flexibility in our work and help us create an inclusive workplace and smarter, more sustainable products. We want to create a dialogue with our consumers and be available for questions and provide support. Digitisation also helps us make our products, service, and information accessible to everyone – wherever and whenever.