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ISLAMABAD, Nestlé Pakistan has been awarded two prestigious accolades at the Sustainability Awards organized by the Sustainable Policy Development Institute (SDPI), in recognition of its significant contributions in Gender Equity and Agri Tech & Food Security.
According to Nestle Pakistan Limited, the company’s achievements were celebrated for their Creating Shared Value (CSV) initiatives. These include the Nestlé-BISP Rural Women Sales Program, which has aided 2800 rural women in attaining financial independence and aims to support 5000 women by 2025. Additionally, the Smart Soil Moisture Sensors initiative, covering 548 acres, has been instrumental in helping Nestlé meet its Waters Pledge. This technology enables farmers to monitor sub-soil moisture levels, thereby contributing to the company’s goal of regenerating the water used by its Waters Business to have a net positive impact by 2025.
The Sustainability Awards aim to honor notable efforts and accomplishments in both the corporate sector and civil society organizations. These awards play a crucial role in promoting sustainable practices, inspiring a collective commitment towards a sustainable future. The winners were selected by an independent panel comprising respected experts and thought leaders, who evaluated the nominated case studies.
At the 26th Sustainable Development Conference in Islamabad, Nestlé and SDPI co-hosted a plenary session on the topic “Climate Change & Food Security: Does regenerative agriculture offer hope in despair?” This session aligned with this year’s conference theme, “Light at the End of the Tunnel.”
Sheikh Waqar Ahmad, Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability at Nestlé Pakistan, expressed his delight at the company’s recognition. He emphasized Nestlé’s accelerated efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and highlighted the importance of transforming ingredient sourcing through regenerative agriculture. This approach is crucial for Nestlé to achieve its Net Zero commitment by 2050, focusing on protecting and restoring natural resources, particularly soil, water, and biodiversity.
Dr. Adil Najam, President of WWF International, underscored the immediacy of climate change impacts, forecasting 2023 as potentially the hottest year on record. He advocated for immediate action, identifying regenerative agriculture as a beacon of hope.
Van Nguyen, Deputy Representative of UNDP Pakistan, shared insights from Vietnam, where deteriorating soil health due to intensive agriculture has become a pressing issue. She stressed the need for solutions that make business sense while regenerating nature and lauded companies like Nestlé for their pioneering efforts in this field.
The discussion was moderated by Dr. Abid Suleri, Executive Director of SDPI. Dr. Masoud Al-Marri, Director General of the Islamic Organization of Food Security, discussed the importance of regenerative development for Islamic countries. He encouraged members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to collaborate and leverage their strengths to enhance food security collectively.
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