Lion Nathan National Foods is fully committed to doing the right thing for the long term by delivering growth that is both environmentally and socially responsible.
In line with our core purpose – bringing more sociability and wellbeing to our world – it is our responsibility to play a positive role in the community and lead by example in the management of our footprint.
With sites right across Australasia, we recognise that we have a significant impact on a range of communities and industries. As such, we promote a culture of responsible business practices, to ensure our actions don’t have any unintended environmental or social consequences.
Social Responsibility
We champion sociability and wellbeing in the community, because we recognise that our products, enjoyed responsibly, are all part of a healthy lifestyle for most people. Whether it’s a meal with the family or good times at the pub with mates, our products accompany life’s sociable moments. Our combined portfolio of food and drink brands can also benefit wellbeing – dairy foods for example are the richest source of calcium in the Australian diet, and there is a significant body of evidence to suggest that when enjoyed in moderation, alcohol can also deliver wellbeing benefits1.
Community Involvement
In the community, we aim to maximise the wellbeing arising from the enjoyment of our products, while playing a leading role in helping to minimise the issue of misuse. This is demonstrated by our many targeted community partnerships.
Choose Your Sober Driver campaign, in association with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA).
Workplace Giving
Across both our business units we also participate in workplace giving – providing our people with the opportunity to support the causes they are passionate about.
Through the Lion Pride Workplace Giving Programme, our Lion Nathan people offer direct support to 12 charities of their collective choosing on both sides of the Tasman. Every dollar given by our people is matched by the business, with more than $200,000 donated in 2009.
Through the Employee Community Assistance Program (eCAP), our National Foods people have supported 18 local charities over the past three years. Every dollar given by our people is matched by the business, with a total of $150,000 donated during this time.
Environmental Responsibility
We have embedded a culture of environmental responsibility across all our sites, and are guided by our Environmental Policy – which is based on the core principle of Reduce, Re-use, Recycle.
We proactively manage our footprint by:
Implementing environmental management systems;
Reducing emissions, waste and our consumption of natural resources, including water, energy, packaging and raw materials;
Partnering with key suppliers to minimise the environmental impact of the goods, materials and services we procure;
Communicating our progress, achievements and environmental targets to our stakeholders.
1. R Doll et al, Mortality in Relation to Consumption of Alcohol: 13 Years’ Observations on Male British Doctors BMJ 1994, 309:911-918; L A Simons et al Moderate Alcohol Intake is Associated with Survival in the Elderly: the Dubbo Study MJA 2000, 173: 121-124; AIHW Statistics on Drug Use in Australia 2006 p.35; Rimm EB et al, A Biologic Basis for Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Lower Coronary Heart Disease Risk: A Meta-Analysis of Effects on Lipids and Haemostatic Factors, BMJ,319: 1523–1528, 1999; Hines LM et al, Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Coronary Heart Disease: A Review, Postgrad Med J,77:747–752, 2001.
Bringing more sociability and wellbeing to our world
Sustainability
Lion Nathan National Foods is fully committed to doing the right thing for the long term by delivering growth that is both environmentally and socially responsible.
In line with our core purpose – bringing more sociability and wellbeing to our world – it is our responsibility to play a positive role in the community and lead by example in the management of our footprint.
With sites right across Australasia, we recognise that we have a significant impact on a range of communities and industries. As such, we promote a culture of responsible business practices, to ensure our actions don’t have any unintended environmental or social consequences.
Social Responsibility
We champion sociability and wellbeing in the community, because we recognise that our products, enjoyed responsibly, are all part of a healthy lifestyle for most people. Whether it’s a meal with the family or good times at the pub with mates, our products accompany life’s sociable moments. Our combined portfolio of food and drink brands can also benefit wellbeing – dairy foods for example are the richest source of calcium in the Australian diet, and there is a significant body of evidence to suggest that when enjoyed in moderation, alcohol can also deliver wellbeing benefits1.
Community Involvement
In the community, we aim to maximise the wellbeing arising from the enjoyment of our products, while playing a leading role in helping to minimise the issue of misuse. This is demonstrated by our many targeted community partnerships.
As an example, in Australia we work with:
Through Lion Nathan in New Zealand, we work with:
Workplace Giving
Across both our business units we also participate in workplace giving – providing our people with the opportunity to support the causes they are passionate about.
Through the Lion Pride Workplace Giving Programme, our Lion Nathan people offer direct support to 12 charities of their collective choosing on both sides of the Tasman. Every dollar given by our people is matched by the business, with more than $200,000 donated in 2009.
Through the Employee Community Assistance Program (eCAP), our National Foods people have supported 18 local charities over the past three years. Every dollar given by our people is matched by the business, with a total of $150,000 donated during this time.
Environmental Responsibility
We have embedded a culture of environmental responsibility across all our sites, and are guided by our Environmental Policy – which is based on the core principle of Reduce, Re-use, Recycle.
We proactively manage our footprint by:
For more information on what we’ve been up to, check out our Sustainability Reporting.
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1. R Doll et al, Mortality in Relation to Consumption of Alcohol: 13 Years’ Observations on Male British Doctors BMJ 1994, 309:911-918; L A Simons et al Moderate Alcohol Intake is Associated with Survival in the Elderly: the Dubbo Study MJA 2000, 173: 121-124; AIHW Statistics on Drug Use in Australia 2006 p.35; Rimm EB et al, A Biologic Basis for Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Lower Coronary Heart Disease Risk: A Meta-Analysis of Effects on Lipids and Haemostatic Factors, BMJ,319: 1523–1528, 1999; Hines LM et al, Moderate Alcohol Consumption and Coronary Heart Disease: A Review, Postgrad Med J,77:747–752, 2001.
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