Nestlé response re- allegations of migrant worker rights abuses at palm oil plantations in Malaysia
We are committed to upholding human rights across our operations and supply chain, and our Human Rights Framework and Roadmap guides us in our due diligence approach - assessing, addressing, and reporting transparently on actual and potential human rights risks. At Nestlé, we apply stringent due diligence processes throughout our value chain, and our direct suppliers must fully comply with all local laws, international standards, and applicable regulations, and adhere to our Responsible Sourcing Core Requirements…
We recognize the deep systemic problems in the palm oil sector and are committed to working with all stakeholders to help ensure the palm oil we buy is responsibly sourced. Since 2021, we have implemented a specific Palm Oil Human Rights Action Plan with our direct suppliers and NGOs to help us better assess, address and publicly report on labor rights risks in our palm oil supply chain…
Regarding Malaysia specifically, we conducted a human rights risk assessment and root cause analysis to identify priority issues… We also work with our direct suppliers to continuously improve sustainability practices in our upstream supply chain. This helps inform the development of action plans with clear deadlines to act upon salient risks and identify opportunities for improvement…