Environmental Policy
Unilever’s purpose is to brighten everyday life for all. Our Growth Action Plan 2030 defines four sustainability priorities; three of which are environmental. Our ambitions for these three priorities are:
- Climate:to deliver net zero emissions across our value chain.
- Nature:to deliver resilient and regenerative natural and agricultural ecosystems.
- Plastics:end to plastic pollution through reduction, circulation and collaboration.
In addition to these priorities, we are committed to environmental compliance and eco-efficiency practices in our operations which reduce and prevent pollutant emissions and releases to air, land, and water. We continue to drive zero non-hazardous waste to landfill, improve waste management and advance water stewardship. The Unilever Environmental Policy (“Policy”) sets out the requirements with which Unilever PLC (“Unilever”, “our”, “its”) will adhere to as we deliver our strategy.
Scope
This Policy applies to our operations over which we have direct control – including the employees and contractors who work on our manufacturing sites, non-manufacturing sites (offices, R&D sites) and logistics sites (warehouses and distribution centres). It also applies to our joint ventures where we have operational control. In addition, when working with partners in parts of our value chain which are outside of our direct control, we encourage them to apply the same requirements set out in this Policy.
Implementation
This Policy is implemented through a number of publicly communicated plans and policies, supported by internal policies and standards. These include:
- Code of Business Principles and Code Policies (2024)
- Climate Transition Action Plan
- People and Nature Policy
- Responsible Partner Policy
- Science with Objectivity and Integrity Policy
- Sustainable Agriculture Principles (2024)
Governance and Oversight
This Policy is ultimately governed by the Unilever Leadership Executive.