Taking a stand
We’re taking urgent action across our business – and beyond – as our planet is in crisis.
This issue relates to the following Sustainable Development Goals
A net zero emissions world is possible
We have an ambitious plan to take us to net zero emissions by 2039.
We’re transitioning to renewable energy across our operations, finding new low- carbon ingredients, expanding our plant-based product range and developing fossil-fuel-free cleaning and laundry products.
We’re harnessing our power to encourage change well beyond our business. Our brands are working to make it easier for people to make sustainable choices. And we’re calling on governments, businesses and other partners to raise their ambitions and join the race to zero emissions.
Strategy and goals
Our strategy for climate action is informed by the climate science. That means transforming our own operations and supporting systemic change beyond our business.
Decarbonising our business
We’re in the global race to achieve net zero emissions. We’ve been taking climate action across our operations for decades and now we’re working to eliminate fossil fuels entirely and switch to renewable energy.
Zero deforestation
We’re working – both within our business and with others outside it – to eliminate deforestation from our supply chain, support human rights and tackle climate change.
Creating net zero carbon products
We’re doing everything we can to reduce the carbon footprint of our products before they reach people’s homes. This requires radical product innovation and deep partnerships with our suppliers.
Brands taking climate action
Our brands are making big changes to help cut greenhouse gas emissions from the use of our products. Together with billions of consumers that use our products each day, we can reduce our climate impact.
Water stewardship
There’s no doubt that climate change is increasing water stress in communities – and this will worsen. This means changing our products and taking radical action in partnership with local communities to preserve water.
Using our voice for a zero carbon future
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face. We’re calling on everyone – businesses, governments and international alliances – to come together to tackle it.
Climate Transition Action Plan
Our Climate Transition Action Plan explains the steps we're taking to reduce emissions to zero within our own operations by 2030 and to net zero across our value chain by 2039.
Latest climate action news
ArticleCommitting 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.
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