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Workforce Nutrition in the World Benchmarking Alliance’s 2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark
The World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA) ‘s 2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark measures and ranks 350 of the world’s most influential food and agriculture companies on their contributions to transforming our global Food System to ensure the sector is held accountable for its impact. The companies are measured against 46 indicators in four overarching categories. Workforce Nutrition (C5) is…
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Industry association pioneering health: CGCSA’s approach to employee wellbeing
As the representative of 9,000 companies in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), a not-for-profit industry association, is aware of its role in helping shape the health and well-being of South Africans. While only employing a relatively small staff of 54 people themselves, CGCSA members collectively employ about…
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Integrating workforce nutrition into ESG reporting
Reporting on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues is becoming increasingly important for companies. Soft-law and voluntary initiatives around ESG and sustainability are being replaced by hard-law reporting requirements, making it mandatory for companies to disclose their sustainability efforts. It is important to remember that ESG reporting is not the end in itself, even when…
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Strategies for enhancing productivity through healthy diet and engagement: Lessons from Olam Agri Kaduna Feed Mill Plant
Investing in healthy food at work provides an employer with the opportunity to support the overall health and wellbeing of employees. Unfortunately, company canteens don’t always recognize this, and there are often few healthy options or meal alternatives that are considered more nutritious. At the Olam Agri Kaduna Feed Mill Plant in Nigeria, HR manager…
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Employee wellbeing far beyond technology – Google’s approach to workforce nutrition
Google offers a food-at-work program with the mission to inspire and enable its global workforce to thrive through food choices and experiences. The company is determined to set a new standard for corporate responsibility, showing the world that even companies known for their digital leadership can make a tangible impact on the most fundamental aspects…