Nestle Kabirwala Factory announces AWS certification on World Water Day.

On the World Water day (WWD), Nestle Kabirwala factory is the third factory in Pakistan to be awarded the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification. Nestle's Sheikhupura and Islamabad Factories were already certified by the AWS in 2017 and 2018 respectively. AWS is an international standard, which guides companies and organizations on how to improve their water efficiency, not just onsite, but also offsite.

Only twenty-four sites in the world in fifteen different countries have achieved AWS certification so far. Out of twenty-four, fifteen are Nestle's facilities around the world including three sites located in Pakistan. Globally, Nestle plans to have 20 factories certified by the end of 2020. The Company's goal is to have all its sites certified by the end of 2019 in Pakistan. Nestle Pakistan aims to be a responsible water steward by working hard to achieve the ambition for "zero impact" in its direct operations to improve water efficiency.

Waqar Ahmad, Head of Corporate Affairs, Nestle Pakistan, said, "To mark the WWD, we're pleased to be awarded the AWS certificate for our Kabirwala Factory. Realizing the importance of collective action approach, Nestle Pakistan introduced its 'Caring for Water' initiative for bringing different stakeholders together to help tackle the water stress. This is also in line with United Nations' Sustainable...