Project Narrative

Our commitment Engage with suppliers, especially those in agriculture Without water, farmers cannot grow the crops that provide our agricultural raw materials. However, in water-scarce areas, a constant supply is not always easy to maintain. We work diligently with our producers to improve water management, ensuring that what they have is used as efficiently as possible. Demonstrating our commitment Local needs require tailored solutions. Our approach to water management has always been highly targeted, with detailed action plans to help address key issues. Since 2015, we have developed plans for our coffee, dairy and cereals supply chains in high-priority areas. Our sugar supply chain required a slightly different approach, however. Here, we identified the assessment and protection of human rights as a priority, and realized this is where our interventions must start. Having made sustainable livelihoods our primary objective, we are now shifting our focus to address water management needs.