Community Programs
Ferrero was awarded the Reputation Institute of New York award for the World’s Most Reputable Company in 2009: Reputation Institute
In his acceptance speech, Giovanni Ferrero, co-chief executive officer of Ferrero stated “Ferrero has always cared deeply about social issues, the environment, food safety and the welfare of the local communities in which we operate around the world. As an example, Ferrero has started a special project called “Imprese Sociali”, social enterprise, which is designed to improve the quality of life in some of the most remote regions worldwide. Think South America, India, China and that is what I call the third direction of inspired capitalism is, to redistribute within the system the wealth generated in favour of the poorest people of this planet. And we are very committed to make that a success. We started 2 years ago in South Africa, now we are starting the operation on the social enterprise in India and China. We did it in Cameroon 2 years ago, so we are proud to say that our commitment in terms of entrepreneurial values has to do with the high dimension of ethical commitment to work for the benefit of our community and that is what I wanted to say. I’m here witness to the pride of our 22,000 ambassadors worldwide that are always taking the flagship of Ferrero”
In Australia, we are proudly following our global principles and applying them to work for the benefit of our community.
Ferrero Supports Foodbank Australia
Foodbank in Australia is a not-for-profit, non-denominational organisation that seeks and distributes food and grocery industry donations to welfare agencies which feed the hungry. Food and grocery manufacturers, producers and growers deliver their donations to Foodbank warehouses, where the food is sorted and then collected and distributed by welfare agencies throughout Australia. The food is used to prepare mass meals or for distribution in food parcels. It helps feed over 60,000 Australians a day, half of them children who would otherwise go to school without breakfast or to bed without dinner.
We are committed to assisting Foodbank and last year donated 7.5 tonnes of our product.
Ferrero Australia is a proud sponsor of Brainwave.
Brainwave is Australia’s only charity supporting paediatric neuroscience - and the problem is immense in its social and financial effects on our communities. More Australian children are treated for these disorders than any other. Brainwave support families from diagnosis through to treatment and are an on-going resource and network when the child returns home to the family.
Product Donations
Ferrero Australia provides product to assist a range of charities that perform services that assist the disadvantaged in our community. Each donation is considered on a case by case basis ensuring that the recipient is aligned with our principles and values.
Matched Giving
For workplace fundraising undertaken by our employees in support of charities or community groups at their own initiative, Ferrero Australia provides its support by matching all funds donated by our employees dollar for dollar.
Ferrero and the Lithgow community
Ferrero established a manufacturing plant in Lithgow, New South Wales in 1976. The factory produces the market leading Tic Tac and Nutella products for sale in Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, India and Japan.
As a major employer in Lithgow, Ferrero Australasia Manufacturing also supports the local community
As an education partner:
- Accepting work experience students from local high schools and Charles Sturt University, Bathurst
- Ferrero management also make presentations to local schools.
Assisting fundraising activities for local institutions such as schools, aged-care facilities, hospitals and charities by providing hampers of Ferrero product.
Provide our product to assist in promoting regional industry and tourism.
