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Investment study: Danone ranked n°1
:: In April 2008, an Investment study “The proof of the pudding - Benchmarking ten of the world’s largest food companies’ response to obesity and related health concerns” was published by Insight Investment. It aims at developing a clear picture of how ten of the world’s leading listed food companies are addressing the global obesity context.
- DixTen companies were evaluated against a best practice framework developed by Insight Investment and the International Business Leaders Forum "HEAL" partnership, published in 2007: "A Recipe for Success".
- The analysis tackles four key axes :
- Framing the issue - Risks and Opportunities : examines a company’s understanding of the issues, its stated policies and its analysis of the risks posed to its business.
- Formulating Objectives and Strategy : analyses the objectives and strategy a company has set out for this issue.
- Establishing Appropriate Governance Mechanisms : considers a company’s governance and external consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- Implementing the Strategy : the largest section which focuses on exactly what the company is doing to deliver its health and wellness strategy.
