Outcomes-driven partnerships support strategy

NBL’s strategic partnerships are selected based on common goals and values, which are directed by the Group’s strategic framework. As these constitute the foundations of partnerships, the outcome of partnership initiatives is aimed at delivering on the Group’s long-term strategic objectives. The strategic framework is set out below:

Purpose

Creating a Future, Enhancing Life

Vision

To be the most Progressive

and Inspiring Company

Values

1

 Let’s Talk

2

 Let’s do it

3

 Hooked on Results

4

 We Grow People

5

 We All Serve

6

 Naturally Today for Tomorrow

7

 We do the Right Things Right

O&L Group Vision for 2019:

1

 to reach a N$2 billion EBIT target

2

 to reduce the Group’s carbon footprint by 20%

3

 to remain an Employer of Choice

4

 to create 4 000 additional job opportunities

NBL has been part of the development of and commitment to the O&L Vision 2019 process. The Group’s purpose is driven through three strategic focus areas, and the values direct their implementation. The NBL Senior Leadership Team has taken full ownership of the strategic framework, and report monthly on progress against the four vision metrics.

Extensive work has been done over the past few years to ensure that employees’ individual purposes connect to the Group purpose, thereby ensuring sustainable alignment and commitment.

Strategic focus areas

1

Everyone is deeply connected to purpose, lives the values and is proud of what they do

2

Everyone is successful, thriving and making things happen in breakthrough mode

3

Everyone is valued, recognised and appreciated for the difference they make
Continued strong track record as an Employer of Choice
NBL awarded as Overall Top Performer in the Workplace category by the Employment Equity Commission of Namibia
NBL financial performance and growth
Value Star recognition programme continued

1

Consistent experiences, amazing relationships, lasting impact

2

Purity inspired, reliable quality, impacting the whole

3

Always there, simple and easy, the natural choice
Development and launch of new brands and renovated packaging
Consumer participation in brand promotions and events
Successful celebration of the Reinheitsgebot
Impact of responsible alcohol initiatives

1

Excellence in everything, executed with care

2

Sustaining growth, ever-expanding, securing the future

3

Bringing sustainability everywhere, impacting the world

3

Inspired by integrity, creating trust and confidence
Improved production and logistics efficiencies
Continued performance and returns for shareholders
Water supply scenarios and sustainable savings
Effective governance structures
Strategic partnerships with stakeholders

Read more about progress in all areas mentioned above in the section on strategic partnerships and the Managing Director’s Report.