Nestlé's Corporate Business

Principles
Our Corporate Business Principles are at the heart of our company.

Available in more than 50 languages, they reflect the basic ideas of fairness, honesty and
a concern for individuals and families, communities and the planet.

Ever since Henri Nestlé first developed his successful infant cereal “Farine Lactée”, we have built
our business on the conviction that to have long-term success, we not only have to comply with all
applicable legal requirements while ensuring our activities are sustainable, but we must also create
value for society.

Our internal rules not only require strict compliance with the law, they also guide our actions even if
the law is more lenient or where there is no applicable law at all. Upholding compliance goes
beyond keeping checklists. It requires steadfast principles that apply across the whole company
and provide clear guidance for all employees.

While our Corporate Business Principles are firmly established, we continue to adapt them for a
changing world. For instance, we incorporated all ten principles of the United Nations Global
Compact soon after their creation and we continue to implement them today.

We are committed to the following our Corporate Business Principles in all countries, taking into
account local legislation, cultural and religious practices.