By Chioma Obinagwam
Nestlé Nigeria, a leading player in the food and beverage industry, has been recognized
for exceptional performance at the SERAS (Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility
Awards) CSR Awards, held recently at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Confiance News learnt from a statement by Nestlé on Monday.
At the prestigious awards, now in its 17th year, Nestlé Nigeria won
the following awards:
• Best Company in Rural Population Integration
• Best Company in Food Security
• Most Responsible Organization in Africa: 2nd Runner-up
The SERAS CSR award is positioned to promote excellence and best practice in CSR and Sustainability in Africa.
The Annual SERAS CSR Awards aims to lead the drive towards the actualization of the
Sustainable Development Goals in Africa by enabling a platform that promotes, measures
and harmonizes the contributions of the private sector, government/public sector, and
non-governmental organizations to attain set standards.
Reacting to the awards, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of Nestlé Nigeria reiterated the company’s commitment to continuous
excellence.
He said, “We are proud that Nestlé Nigeria’s exceptional performance across various
business metrics is being recognized. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest
standards of corporate excellence and best practices within our Industry.”
The SERAS CSR awards which now attracts participation from several African countries,
is the prime CSR and Sustainability recognition in Africa.
A panel of 9 expert judges from around the world, follow a rigorous, independent process that recognizes best practices and impact.
