The world gets to work on a plastic pollution treaty
With negotiations on a UN treaty on plastic pollution kicking off next week in Uruguay, here’s what Unilever – and other businesses – are asking governments to consider at the talks.
How we're innovating for a waste-free world
The CIRCLE Alliance: scaling packaging circularity to reduce plastic waste
Unilever has joined USAID and EY to launch the CIRCLE Alliance, a new public–private initiative aimed at tackling plastic pollution. Read how such collaborations are crucial in responding to the urgent need for collective action.
Six things to consider when building reusable packaging models
Collaborating to scale reuse and refill is key to reducing virgin plastic use. One way we’re doing this is through our TRANSFORM initiative, which supports a range of enterprises testing and scaling different packaging models. Here are some insights into what works and why.
Why we’ve updated our Climate Transition Action Plan
Our updated Climate Transition Action Plan (CTAP) sets out Unilever’s ambitious new climate targets. Discover how we’re focusing our efforts so we can deepen our impact by 2030, and why we believe taking urgent climate action now is good for our business in the long term.
UN plastics treaty: reasons to be optimistic
With the fourth round of negotiations for a UN treaty to end plastic pollution now concluded, Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher reflects on the progress made and the road ahead.
How we’re aiming for greater impact with updated plastic goals
We recently announced an evolved sustainability agenda to make more tangible progress on the big complex challenges we face. Pablo Costa, Global Head of Packaging, explains what that means for our approach to plastic, and how our updated goals are aimed at making greater impact.
Defining a new era for sustainability leadership
Hein Schumacher, Unilever CEO, shares his views on our future sustainability agenda.
Why we need a global treaty to end plastic pollution
As UN member states begin preparing for the fourth round of treaty talks in April, the World Economic Forum annual meeting offers a platform to further the discussion. Read the thoughts of Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher in this blog, first posted on WEF’s website.
Inside our markets: Unilever in Thailand
Retail growth in Unilever Thailand is outgrowing the country’s GDP. Discover how brand innovations, a mix of mom & pop stores and social commerce are adding to its bottom line.
How we’re reducing the carbon footprint of our websites
Websites have a carbon footprint from the energy used to power and access them. Discover how we’re working to reduce the environmental impact of our websites to make our network even more digitally sustainable.
‘Zero draft’ negotiations: UN plastics treaty process enters pivotal stage
The next round of negotiations on a UN treaty to end plastic pollution takes place this week in Nairobi. It’s a critical stage of the process that should begin to focus on the detail, with talks centring around a zero draft of what will ultimately become the legally binding text.
Q&A with Pablo Costa: Unilever’s progress towards our plastic goals
Five years on from the launch of the Global Commitment initiative to help build a circular economy for plastic, two new reports outline its learnings and industry progress. The perfect time to speak to our Head of Packaging about how we’re getting on with our own ambitious goals.
Why is sustainability important for business?
Find out why a sustainable approach is better for business, people and planet, and how Unilever is working to make sustainable living commonplace.
Rethinking Plastic Packaging
Using less plastic, keeping it in the loop for longer by using recycled content, finding alternatives to cutting out new plastic completely.