NUTRITION
CORPORATE OFFICES
WHY
Why Nutrition Standards are important
At Nike, Nutrition is the fuel we need to power our bodies and is critical in supporting a strong connection to our brand and our work community. Nutrition plays a significant role in elevating the overall employee experience, enabling Nike employees to reach their full potential to achieve business objectives.
The Nutrition Standards set by Nike aim to create a supportive food experience with standardized services across Nike, uniting both employees and food service providers so that everyone can thrive, perform at their best, and contribute positively to Nike's success.
We have identified seven outcomes in which the Nutrition Standards will support:
Attract & Retain Talent
Leverage food as a mechanism to attract and retain top talent to Nike
Power Collaboration
Bring people together to create moments for creativity, teamwork, and innovation
Fuel Performance
Provide sustenance to our employees to fuel and enhance performance and productivity
Reflect Purpose
Leverage food to showcase Nike’s culture and its impact, which include creating a healthy planet, active communities, and an equal playing field for all
Create Convenience
Enable convenient access to food at the right times and create a frictionless experience
Drive Nike Community
Utilize food to celebrate and create moments of connection across colleagues and departments
Support Health, Wellness, & Sport
Leverage food to promote employee well-being and to make sport a daily habit
Nutrition Capabilities Commitments
In order to steer the direction of Nike's nutrition capability, it is crucial that leadership, employees, and food service providers grasp our fundamental focus. The following are Nike's commitments in the delivery of food service, aimed at providing guidance for decision-making.
These commitments are designed to ensure global consistency in key areas. However, we advise local teams to evaluate specific capabilities and regional nuances as needed in order to customize services to align with the local context.
ACCESS
FLEXIBILITY & CHOICE
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
SUSTAINABILITY
Physical Access
- Nike ensure access to food near or at Nike locations
- Nike locations ensure the nutrition experience is accessible
Affordability
- Nike locations provide food that is affordable based on geographic location expectations
Communication
- Nike locations communicate the menu, nutritional information and price across multiple platforms so employees can make informed decisions
- Nike locations communicate operating location, days, and hours at all times
Hours/Days of Operation
- Nike locations provide flexibility in food operations to serve demand and local working models
Menu Engineering
- Nike locations offer menus that provide locally relevant choices aligned with nutritional guidelines
- Nike locations offer rotating menus to maintain fresh and exciting offerings, encouraging ongoing participation in the food program
- Nike locations source goods and services through local suppliers wherever feasible
Menu Inclusivity
- Nike locations provide diverse and appealing food options that are inclusive to dietary needs and informed by demand
- Nike locations provide food options that reflect a spectrum of selections (but not infinite choice)
KPIs
- Nike locations standardize and track key performance indicators that drive key business objectives for the nutrition capability
Tracking & Reporting
- Nike locations standardize financial reporting across all locations, ensuring consistency and timeliness in monitoring progress towards our overall business objectives
Employee Feedback
- Nike locations source employee feedback to inform the future of the food program and inform key decisions
Waste Reduction, Recycling, & Diversion
- Nike aims for 100% waste diverted from landfill in HQs and 100% HQs waste recycled or composted
- Nike aims for a 20% reduction in HQs disposed waste per employee
Equipment Energy Efficiency
- Nike aims for a 15% reduction of scope 1 HQ and office emissions
Fleet Vehicle Emissions
- Nike aims for a 64% reduction in HQ fleet vehicles scope 1 emissions
Diversity, equity, & inclusion
is embedded throughout the standards
HOW
Nutrition Facilities
Nike has the below facilities when delivering on the Nutrition capability.
The Nutrition Standards focus solely on the intended use and operations of these facilities. Partner with design when executing these spaces.
Food Hall
A larger self-serve cafeteria with a dedicated kitchen to prepare food
Restaurant
A sit down space with table service
BARISTA
A coffee bar that is serviced by a barista where specialty drinks and light food options are served
SELF SERVICE MARKET
Self-checkout market serving Nike locations featuring quick and convenient food and beverages
FUEL STATION
An area for personal food storage and heating, and serves free water, coffee, and tea
VENDING MACHINE
A machine that dispenses food or drink
FOOD TRUCKS
A motorized vehicle to transport, cook, prepare, serve, and sell food
WHEN
When to apply the Standards
This section outlines when Nike should incorporate the standards into the food service process. Nike should work with their local food service providers to implement the standards at the appropriate time.
Defining Food Program Strategy
The development of a strategic plan or approach to enhance the workplace environment and operations for Nike's food services.
Executing Daily Operations
The ongoing management and execution of day-to-day activities related to food services within Nike's facilities.
Measuring Performance & Operations
The ongoing management and execution of overarching operations, finances and business objectives for Nike’s food program.
Standards & Key Terms
This section highlights key terms to understand when reviewing the nutrition standards.