Corporate Social Responsibility Impact Report
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Corporate Social Responsibility 2018 Impact Report Our philosophy for Corporate Social Responsibility As part of Amway, At Amway, we believe in going beyond you help support… the traditional ways of doing business to help people live healthier, more empowered lives. Our goal is to combine our products, resources and Nutrition and Micronutrients Social good Entrepreneurship health programs to help fight & skills training operations with our values to benefit malnutrition people and the world. Financial Partnerships Women’s Organic farms education with local empowerment & sustainable farmers programs agriculture Environmental Local communities Table of Contents stewardship around the world 06 Health of people Helping them live healthier lives 12 Empowerment of people Enabling opportunities for personal growth and enrichment 16 Health of the world Caring for our planet 2 CSR Impact Report | 2018 Amway is a global leader in areas that can benefit the world and we’re sharing our expertise to help others live healthier and more empowered lives. We support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and work with other organizations to improve: Health of Empowerment Health of the people of people world To learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals, visit sustainabledevelopment.un.org. 4 CSR IMPACT REPORT | 2018 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS 5 Helping people live better lives since 1959 Amway was founded on the premise of opportunity – the ability to work hard and be rewarded for reaching one’s goals. Founders Jay Van Andel and Rich DeVos also believed that success meant responsibility and they translated that into a global commitment to help people and the planet. Nutrilite™ is the only global vitamin and dietary supplement brand to grow, harvest, and 19 process plants on their own certified organic farms. (Euromonitor.com/amway-claims). This helps improve the quality of the ingredients that are grown on these farms and the health of people and the planet. Amway provides an opportunity to anyone. Millions of people around the world have become successful Amway Business Owners. Amway set high standards right from the start. Our very first product, Liquid Organic Cleaner (L.O.C.) was one of the world’s first concentrated, biodegradable and environmentally sensitive cleaning products. 59 6 CSR IMPACT REPORT | 2018 OUR HISTORY 7 Health of people 8 CSR Impact Report | 2018 Health of people 9 We fight childhood PROBLEM malnutrition around the world 155 million 3.1 million children children All people need good nutrition—it’s critical to For example, the Nutrilite™ Power of 5 providing the opportunity for healthy growth Campaign fights childhood malnutrition by worldwide are stunted (too short for their die of malnutrition each year, according and development. Amway is in an ideal position providing Nutrilite™ Little Bits™, a micronutrient age) or undernourished, according to the to the WHO. Survivors often suffer from to help. In partnership with local humanitarian powder, to families of malnourished children. World Health Organization (WHO). health problems throughout their lives. organizations, we are committed to sharing our When mixed with their food once a day, expertise and our products to help more people Nutrilite™ Little Bits™ adds essential nutrients and communities achieve better health. that help them survive, thrive and grow. The first 5 years of life are critical to brain and body development. “When one person improves their health, they inspire better health for SOLUTION others in their community and create a 130,000 brighter future for all.” children benefit from a daily supply of ™ ™ – Dr. Sam Rehnborg, President, Nutrilite™ Health Institute Nutrilite Little Bits . 15 vitamins 27 humanitarian and nutrients organizations are included in each 1-gram partner with Amway to distribute sachet of Nutrilite™ Little Bits™. The Nutrilite™ Little Bits™ and track the formulation follows guidelines from height/weight progress of children in the WHO. our programs. Children in 100% of 14 countries funds donated are receiving Nutrilite™ Little Bits™ are used to provide Nutrilite™ Little through the Power of 5 Campaign. Bits™ to malnourished children. 10 CSR IMPACT REPORT | 2018 HEALTH OF PEOPLE 11 Results: The Power of 5 at work Meet the Cadres Every child matters Indonesia Guatemala In Indonesia, the Power of 5 Heidy’s mother enrolled her program is part of the support in the Power of 5 program offered by more than 300 in El Durazno, Guatemala. cadres, or volunteer community Heidy’s hemoglobin, weight health workers. They help and height were below levels educate families about health recommended by the World and nutrition while providing Health Organization. After 12 Nutrilite™ Little Bits™ to families months of eating a balanced of more than 1,000 malnourished diet rich in vitamins and with the children. Public health officers Nutrilite™ Little Bits™ supplement, have recognized improvements she has become healthier and is in the children’s growth and a constantly growing. decrease in malnourished children. In partnership with: In partnership with: DKI Jakarta Health Agency 120 happier Targeting 50,000 students children South Africa China One of our partners in South In China, over 27,000 pre- Africa distributes Nutrilite™ Little schoolers from 10 provinces now Bits™ at a school that has 120 receive Nutrilite™ Little Bits™ at students. Zinnia, the owner, schools that have Spring Sprouts tells us that she has noticed Kitchens. In 2019, this number a remarkable difference in is expected to grow to 50,000. the “happiness levels” of the Partner schools also receive children, which has also been nutrition and health education noticed by parents. as well as physical check-ups for the children. In partnership with: In partnership with: 12 CSR IMPACT REPORT | 2018 HEALTH OF PEOPLE 13 Improving nutrition through school programs Thailand UNITED STATES Amway affiliates are using their expertise in SOUTH KOREA nutrition to improve children’s health in their own regions. Programs typically provide nutrition MEXICO HAITI CHINA DOMINICAN VIETNAM support for thousands of local students and bring GUATEMALA REPUBLIC EL SALVADOR INDIA leadership and focus to community efforts to PHILLIPINES HONDURAS improve health and nutrition. Amway Thailand, PANAMA THAILAND for example, has organized a program, “Happy COLUMBIA MALAYSIA Healthy Farm for Kids,” that provides nutrition BRAZIL INDONESIA and agricultural knowledge training for teachers and community leaders. Part of this program, “Farm to School Agriculture” provides better ZAMBIA nutrition to over 1,500 children in 16 schools. SOUTH AFRICA ARGENTINA Amway Health Programs Around the world, Amway is supporting health and hygiene education programs with donations of Nutrilite™ products and food supplementation. Join us at powerof5.amwayglobal.com and help improve the nutritional health of people in your community. Organizing and leading a cohort of non-profit organizations North America In the United States, Amway North America Better health builds is utilizing their resources to align local humanitarian organizations around a focused goal for collective impact: To improve the stronger communities health of local community members by providing nutrition and nutrition education. We partnered with The U.S. Chamber of ™ ™ In 2018, the Nutrilite Power of 5 Campaign But these programs will not include Nutrilite Commerce Foundation Corporate Citizenship expanded in a new way. We’re now working Little Bits™. Center to gain insight about community health with our affiliates in Argentina, Korea, the stakeholders in Kent County, Michigan and Philippines, Thailand, Argentina, North What’s most important is that we’re fighting how they can better address the challenges of maternal health, child health, nutrition, and America and India to add local Power of 5 childhood malnutrition together and helping food security. Preliminary programs provide programs that fight childhood malnutrition tens of thousands additional children achieve nutrition support for thousands of local students with nutrition, health education and a variety better health. This can lead to better school and add leadership focus to community of additional tools. performance, a higher income as an adult conversations about health and nutrition. and a healthy immune system throughout These programs will be funded and operated their lifetime. locally. Nutrilite™ products may be offered depending on local customs and regulations. 14 CSR IMPACT REPORT | 2018 HEALTH OF PEOPLE 15 Empowerment of people 16 CSR Impact Report | 2018 Health of people 17 Opportunity, education and “At Amway, we believe each individual training provide lasting advantages has the potential to achieve great We offer an opportunity for entrepreneurs – many in developing countries -- to things and we empower them to strengthen lifelong business and personal skills. With access to business and reach their goals by providing learning tools, both online and offline, Amway Business Owners learn practical skills that they can use in their business and beyond, including budgeting, public opportunities. As a result, millions of speaking and financial management. people around the world have realized their potential, become healthier, and provided themselves and their families a better life.” – Mike Cazer, Amway Chief Operating Officer Training Business ownership community health training and facilitators to microfinance teach others programs In India, Amway provides In 200