Getting the world’s ‘to do’ list done
Hunger. Poverty. Climate change. Inequality. How do you even begin to try to solve problems like these? A new global campaign suggests the best way to start might lie in writing the trusty ‘to do’ list
Working together to protect nature
We’re joining forces with USAID, NASA, FAO, the World Resources Institute and Google to create a shared data ecosystem that will revolutionise how we monitor deforestation and restore nature.
Our TaiCang site named world’s most advanced ice cream factory
WEF recognises our China manufacturing facility as a ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution Lighthouse’
How our food waste warriors are taking action
We’re using the power of innovation, technology and brands such as Hellmann’s to reduce waste from farm to fork. But behind every great initiative are purposeful people who use their skills, ideas and passion to drive this change. Here are the stories of six of them.
Zero-emission refrigeration for transporting ice creams comes a step closer
We’re running a pilot in the Netherlands to test battery-powered refrigeration in trucks. If successful, it could provide a new solution for lowering the environmental impact of our refrigerated products, including ice cream brands such as Magnum, Wall’s and Cornetto.
Baby Dove aims to close the Black maternal care gap
Black expectant mothers face significant disparities in care before, during and after childbirth. A new fund backed by Baby Dove is providing financial aid to help pay for advocacy and support.
‘Watch Me Move’: Degree calls for inclusion in fitness
Fear of judgment stops too many people from being active. The deo brand is advocating for change
Nourishing the future: innovations to grow the plant-based market
Going plant-based makes sense – for our health and the planet – and it’s a growing market. Find out how we’re using cutting-edge food technology to develop textures and flavours that meat- and dairy-lovers enjoy and put more plant-based options onto mainstream menus
From striving to thriving: Sunlight to support 100,000 women entrepreneurs
We’re scaling up our Sunlight Women of More programme, which launched last year, with the aim of empowering at least 100,000 female entrepreneurs in East Africa to grow their businesses by 2026.
Conditioning clothes to last longer with Comfort’s new Ultimate Care
Thanks to pro-fibre technology, Comfort’s new Ultimate Care fabric conditioners extend the life of clothes, helping consumers reduce their environmental footprint.
How we’re working to make our product formulations biodegradable
By 2030, all the ingredients we use in our products will biodegrade completely and quickly. Here we explain what this means in practice and how we are making it happen.
Committing to the ‘decade of delivery’ as COP26 Principal Partner
In November, the world community will gather in Scotland at the UN’s 26th Conference of Parties (COP26). Our CEO Alan Jope explains why we’re proud to be a Principal Partner of COP26 and are committed to a ‘decade of delivery’ on climate action.
What happens when biology meets cloud computing and AI?
They’re naturally derived, low in carbon and with almost limitless, untapped potential. We believe exploring enzymes will help our home care products deliver on their sustainability goals.
A climate action plan, informed by climate science
What we’re doing to decarbonise our business