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Cristine Lu
How Cristine’s recycled bottle is helping tackle plastic waste

Cristine Lu built a business case for making recycled plastic a part of OMO bottles in Brazil by tapping into company strategy and helping others see sustainability as a value rather than a cost.
2minute read time
Collaborating & innovating for change
WISE_PCR
18/01/2019 3minute read time
How we’re helping to develop Brazil’s plastic packaging circular economy
Our ultimate aim is to increase the demand for recycled plastic which will, in turn, increase recycling rates
Good health & well-being
YEA group
18/12/2018 4minute read time
12 ways we made a difference in 2018
From tackling plastics to social entrepreneurship, vaccines to beauty – our business is a force for good around the world. Here are 12 ways we made an impact in 2018.
Protecting The Natural World
Worker working for palm oil
14/12/2018 4minute read time
Breakthrough on palm oil transparency to stop deforestation
A new mapping platform means a tougher stance against companies that are linked to deforestation.
SERIES: Our 2018 Heroes
Every year we recognise pioneering individuals within Unilever who have brought our values to life. Our 2018 Heroes with Impact have gone above and beyond their day-to-day jobs with purpose, passion and drive.
Uael Canoy
02/01/2019 4minute read time
How one man is helping end child undernutrition in the Philippines
Our Knorr foods brand has launched a holistic programme in the Philippines
Risking life to save life
21/12/2018
Risking life to save life
In a summer wildfire in Greece, a Unilever employee saved the lives of strangers
Helping refugees while unlocking growth
21/12/2018 4minute read time
Helping refugees while unlocking growth
Unilever Hero Zeina Al Mouallem took action to support Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan
Ibtisam Habib
20/12/2018 4minute read time
Employee, influencer and social entrepreneur
How a young Muslim woman in Kenya is challenging stereotypes
Stacie June Shelton
19/12/2018 4minute read time
How self-esteem is linked to better health decisions
Dove’s Self-Esteem Project has helped millions build body confidence. Now we are pioneering a new approach in South Africa.
Improving health and hygiene for 10,000 children in Timor-Leste
19/12/2018 4minute read time
Improving health and hygiene for 10,000 children in Timor-Leste
How Unilever Hero Nicky Ong ensured new programmes made a powerful impact
Heroes Maggie
19/12/2018 2minute read time
“I was given the ultimate privilege: saving someone’s life”
When a colleague faced a grave diagnosis, Maggie Brommer responded with a unique donation.
Equality For All
Cocoa farmers in Ghana
10/12/2018 4minute read time
Human Rights: Making a positive and lasting impact
Here’s how we’re addressing eight salient human rights in our supply chain
Equality For All
Woman Tea Plucker
07/12/2018 LLong Read
Breaking the silence, ending harassment, keeping women safe
UN Women with the support of Unilever has created a new global framework to increase the safety of women in agricultural supply chains
Collaborating & innovating for change
Plastic waste
06/12/2018 3minute read time
The plastic-free concept that could replace single-use sachets
We challenged designers, innovators and packaging experts to come up with new ways to use less plastic. Now we’re bringing the best idea to life.
Collaborating & innovating for change
Labs Science
03/12/2018 LLong Read
Fast tracking discovery at the Materials Innovation Factory
Centre of excellence offers collaborative space for academics and industry to accelerate R&D
Collaborating & innovating for change
Ioniqa Tonnis
22/11/2018 3minute read time
“With this technology, we are contributing to a cleaner world”
Ioniqa CEO Tonnis Hooghoudt talks about his company’s breakthrough recycling technology
Good health & well-being
Hands up who thinks all schools should have clean toilets?
19/11/2018 LLong Read
Hands up who thinks all schools should have clean toilets?
How access to safe, clean toilets can improve pupils’ wellbeing and learning
Collaborating & innovating for change
Paul Polman
10/05/2018 4minute read time
Trust: the key that will unlock progress
Paul Polman
CEO, Unilever
Paul Polman
CEO, Unilever

Paul Polman has been CEO of Unilever since January 2009. Under his leadership, the company has a ambitious vision to decouple its growth from its overall environmental footprint and increase its positive social impact through the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan.

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Sustainable Nutrition & Food Supply
Semilla Banner
16/11/2018 3minute read time
“Techniques to help people grow their way out of poverty exist”
Social entrepreneur Curt Bowen explains why he left the US to live in Guatemala’s farming communities – and launch a new way to fight malnutrition.
Collaborating & innovating for change
Plastics Main
08/11/2018 4minute read time
Three new ways we’re helping to tackle plastic waste
Another major step forward in our efforts to help tackle plastic packaging waste
Collaborating & innovating for change
CreaSolv sachet waste
08/11/2018 3minute read time
Our solution for recycling plastic sachets takes another step forward
A look at the progress and plans for the testing of our CreaSolv technology
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Connecting talented young Syrians with business leaders

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Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards 2017: Meet the winner and finalists

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Explainer: Carbon Pricing

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