Siting FrameworkWater Stewardship through Partnership

The Healthy Hydration Company TM

Pictured: Spruce Spring (Pierce Pond Township, Maine)

Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) is the leading

Healthy Hydration Company. Our trusted bottled

water brands, consistent quality, convenience and

price have made us the third largest non-alcoholic

beverage company in the United States. NWNA

operates more than 25 bottled water facilities

across the U.S. and Canada and employs more

than 8,500 people. We take pride in ensuring

quality from source to bottle and take responsible

sourcing seriously. Aligned with the Nestlé

purpose to enhance quality of life and contribute

to a healthier future, we focus on inspiring people

to choose water (whether bottled, filtered, or tap)

helping communities, stewarding water resources

and reducing the impact of our packaging on the

environment.

Our 100% Natural Spring Water Brands

About Nestlé Waters North America

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NWNA is committed to water stewardship. That means we are committed to water management that is environmentally sustainable, helps ensure the well being of people and contributes to long term prosperity for local communities.

OUR APPROACH

We adhere to rigorous standards, as

prescribed by law and our internal

practices. Next, we strive for excellence

in stakeholder engagement so that we

understand the issues and opportunities

of the local community, and together,

take action to address them. Third, is

building on relationships and lessons

learned to establish collective actions,

where mutual goals are identified that

create shared environmental, social and

economic value.

Rigorous Standards

Stakeholder Engagement

Collective Actions

This map shows the areas where we are actively

exploring or have interest in understanding spring water

resource potential over the next few years. This includes:

+ Areas where we are actively conducting due diligence

on spring water supply for future use.

+ Areas where we have a potential future interest.

+ Areas near our current bottling facilities where we are

interested in finding new water supply for future use.

+ Areas where we would be interested to hear from

spring owners who might want to work with us.

*This map is updated annually. For the latest updates, please visit www.nestle-watersna.com/en/water-stewardship/spring-management/spring-water-source-map

As of Jan 2018*

Communities of Interest

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We are committed to strengthening our community relationships by engaging the community in our siting efforts to discover how to create shared valued for the community and NWNA.

Community First

CREATING SHARED VALUE

Through the process of open and

transparent engagement, we work with

diverse stakeholders in each community

including local community members,

regional stakeholders, business

organizations and environmental

organizations to Create Shared Value. But

it takes a willingness to work together,

time to build and maintain relationships

and, of course, trust.

Pre-Siting

Developing an understanding of the communities and water sources and laying the foundation for open and transparent communication.

Initial Site Evaluation

Exploring the values we share with the community and their needs and developing an understanding of the local water source(s).

Decision Point B

Evaluating the results of Project Sustainability Evaluation and our relationship with the community to make a “stop” or “go” decision and capture learnings.

Design, Permitting and Development

Designing, permitting and constructing the facility while agreeing to on-the-ground community projects and initiatives once the proposed project is operational.

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Initial Site Evaluation

Exploring the values we share with the community and their needs and developing an understanding of the local water source(s).

Decision Point A

Evaluating the results of Initial Site Evaluation and our relationship with the community to make a “stop” or “go” decision and capture learnings.

Project Sustainability Evaluation

Evaluating the sustainability of spring source(s) and discussing shared value initiatives and opportunities with the community.

Design, Permitting and Development

Designing, permitting and constructing the facility while agreeing to on-the-ground community projects and initiatives once the proposed project is operational.

Decision Point C

Evaluating transition plan to ensure community and water stewardship plans are in place and capturing learnings that can enhance the Siting Framework.

Operations, Maintenance and Monitoring

Focusing on providing ongoing engagement with the local community, water stewardship and production.

The Siting Framework is the process used to encourage clear,

consistent outcomes along with transparent engagement between

our organization and communities as potential new spring sources

are identified, evaluated, designed and brought online.

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Nestlé Waters North America

900 Long Ridge Road, Building 2

Stamford, CT 06902–1138

CommunityFirst@waters.nestle.com

www.NWNAsitingframework.com

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NOTE: NWNA always customizes the Siting Framework and its implementation according to local community, project and business needs. Elements of the Siting Framework may be adjusted and/or excluded in some instances.

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esThe NWNA Siting Framework aims to provide clarity on how we work in partnership with local communities during the siting process. By implementing a consistent and structured approach founded on a community first approach, stakeholder engagement, rigorous technical standards, water stewardship and continuous improvement, we will create environmental, social and economic value for our business and communities’ in which we operate.

We begin understanding the region and the needs of the communities to lay the foundation for open and transparent stakeholder engagement. We conduct desktop analysis of regional water resources and environmental conditions.

We continue to deepen our understanding of the region and the needs of the communities. We conduct preliminary analysis of water resources and environmental conditions.

+ Determined region(s) of interest for siting water facilities

+ Increased awareness of the company and our values

+ Evaluated and selected site(s) of interest for siting water facilities

+ Increased awareness of the company and our values

+ A project manager and working group with leadership roles and responsibilities are defined

+ Financial and human resources needed to mature the site to Decision Point B are confirmed

+ Learnings are captured

+ Validate permitting requirements

+ An expanded working group with leadership roles and responsibilities is defined

+ Financial and human resources needed to mature the site to Decision Point C are confirmed

+ Learnings are captured

+ Continue to engage, consult and inform stakeholders

+ Hand-off to Operations occurs smoothly

Pre-SitingInitial Site Evaluation

Decision Point A

Progress Decision

Steering Committee Decision

Steering Committee

Acknowledge Transition to Operations

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ProjectSustainability Evaluation

We assess the project’s effects on the local environment, community and infrastructure and incorporate those findings into a project proposal. Through dialogue with the community, we identify and discuss specific opportunities for creating shared value.

In this final phase, NWNA is responsible for managing operations, ongoing water stewardship and being partners in the community.

We work alongside our community partners to create shared value opportunities in the local community. We continue to communicate with the community, government and other stakeholders to address any questions or concerns that may arise.

+ Local community stakeholders have forged a value creating relationship with NWNA

+ Effective monitoring and management of the water resource

+ Completed construction of the site to meet legal and regulatory requirements and internal requirements

+ A seamless transition is created at the end of construction between incoming and outgoing personnel

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+ Developed understanding of the spring water sustainability

+ Increased awareness of NWNA and our values

Introduction to Regional Communities

Community and Environmental Research

Study Site Sustainability and Community Needs

Delivering on Commitments Water Stewardship

NOTE: NWNA always customizes the Siting Framework and its implementation according to local community, project and business needs. Elements of the Siting Framework may be adjusted and/or excluded in some instances.

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Developing an understanding of the communities and water sources and laying the foundation for open and transparent communication.

Exploring the values we share with the community and their needs and developing an understanding of the local water source(s).

Evaluating the sustainability of spring source(s) and discussing shared value initiatives and opportunities with the community.

Designing, permitting and constructing the facility while agreeing to on-the-ground community projects and initiatives once the proposed project is operational.

Focusing on providing ongoing engagement with the local community, water stewardship and production.

Our Approach Community First Stakeholder Engagement Water Stewardship

Decision Point B

Progress Decision

DecisionPoint C

ConsolidateLearnings

Steering Committee Decision

Rigorous Technical Standards

CommunityRelations

Technical & Production

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CorporateAffairs

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CommunityRelations

Technical & Production

Legal SupplyChain

CorporateAffairs

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CommunityRelations

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