World Water Day 2014 at Nestlé Waters: "Together for Water"

Paris (ots/PRNewswire) -

Nestlé Waters supports World Water Day around the world for the
fifth year running through a cooperative approach : more than 500
employees in around 30 countries are welcoming 15 000 children, as
well as fellow collaborators and local communities, to fun,
interactive events focused on increasing awareness about water
conservation and healthy hydration.

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The majority of these events are based on educational activities
developed by Nestlé Waters' long- term partner, The Project WET
Foundation (Water Education for Teachers).

Nestlé Waters' efforts on World Water Day are part of Nestlé's
commitment to water stewardship to guide its actions, starting with
continuously improving water efficiency in its operations and
extending to raising awareness about water access and conservation
amongst its stakeholders.

For Marco SETTEMBRI, President and CEO of Nestlé Waters: "Water is
an essential and fragile resource. From our responsibility regarding
water preservation to our major role in promoting healthy hydration,
Nestlé Waters is fully engaged in informing and educating local
communities on the value of freshwater. The large involvement of our
teams in the World Water Day celebration is one of the most visible
testimonies of our corporate commitment."

About World Water Day 2014

- World Water Day is an international event organised by the United Nations
to draw attention to the importance of freshwater and is celebrated every year on
March 22nd.
- The 2014 event is taking place under the theme of "Water and Energy".

About World Water Day 2014 at Nestlé Waters

- School children and local partners are invited to take part in educational
activities developed by the Project WET Foundation. These activities focus on water
conservation and healthy hydration. In addition to organising the events, employees
are also engaged in leading the activities or learning more about water as part of
internal events.
- In 2014, World Water Day is being celebrated by around 30 countries
- Close to 15 000 children are participating
- More than 500 employees are contributing in different ways

About Project WET: first launched in 1984 in the United States,
Project WET is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that develops
educational tools to increase awareness of water amongst children.
Nestlé Waters has been one of their major partners since 1992.

About Nestlé Waters: Founded in 1992, Nestlé Waters is the water
division of the Nestlé Group. Nestlé Waters employs 33 500 people and
is present in 130 countries with a portfolio of more than 60 brands
including Nestlé Pure Life, Perrier, S. Pellegrino, Poland Spring,
Vittel, Buxton, Erikli ...

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