Nestle Waters North America

At Nestlé Waters North America, we take our responsibility toward the sustainable use of water resources seriously. Our commitment to the environment extends far beyond just water conservation, though; it is part of the fabric of every aspect of our business and operations.

A Multi-Faceted Approach

Both nationally and globally, Nestlé Waters and Nestlé S.A. employ numerous programs and policies that reflect our passionate commitment to the health, safety, and sustainability of the environment and its natural resources.

Water Use

Nestlé Waters North America takes great care to ensure that water remains a sustainable resource in the communities in which we work and that we serve.

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Water Reduction

Worldwide, Nestlé Waters works diligently to monitor the amount of freshwater used for our products. Even as demand for our products has increased, we still draw only 0.0009 percent of the world’s available freshwater sources.

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Package Reduction

Not only do we monitor the water we use for our products, we also pay close attention to the packaging that we use to deliver it to our customers, and recycle once the packaging has been used.

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Protecting Water Resources

Our commitment to protecting one of the most valuable natural resources is woven into every aspect of our business operations and culture.

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Green Buildings

Even the buildings and factories where we produce our products meet the high environmental standards that we continually set for ourselves. We strive to construct and operate facilities with a "gentle footprint" that reduce negative effects on both the environment and their occupants.

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Nestlé Environmental Management System (NEMS)

For over ten years Nestlé has employed its signature system to meet and exceed high standards of environmental protection and sustainability worldwide.

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Environmental Directives

Our high standards of and commitment to good environmental practices are ingrained in all aspects of our planning and operations.

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For detailed information and discussions about Nestlé Waters North America's environmental programs and policies, please visit the Environmental Stewardship section on our corporate site.

Distinctions and Leadership

Don’t just take our word for it – read about the recognition that leading environmental organizations have given Nestlé Waters North America for our environmental leadership.

• Silver Rating from the U.S. Green Building Council for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design): 2004 for our Cabazon, California factory and 2003 for our Mecosta, Michigan bottling factory.
• Environmental Protection Agency Best Workplace for Commuters Award: 2004
• Sound Waters Environmental Achievement Award: 2003
• National Groundwater Association Outstanding Water Supply Project Award: 2002
• Ontario, California Waste Minimization Award: 2000 and 2001

View additional details about the awards and distinctions that we've received by visiting the Environmental Awards page on our corporate site or download a copy of our awards fact sheet.