Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan: Embedding Responsibility Across the Value Chain

Driving environmental stewardship and social impact through responsible business practices.

As one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, Unilever’s operations span complex global supply chains. The company recognized early that long-term business success depends on environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

The Sustainable Living Plan was introduced as a comprehensive framework to reduce environmental impact while enhancing positive social outcomes.

The plan focuses on reducing environmental footprint, improving health and wellbeing, and enhancing livelihoods across the value chain. It aims to decouple business growth from environmental degradation.

Key actions include reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving water efficiency, and sourcing raw materials responsibly. Unilever also invested in farmer training programs, gender equality initiatives, and community health campaigns.

The program has resulted in measurable reductions in emissions, water usage, and waste. Millions of smallholder farmers and suppliers have benefited from improved livelihoods and sustainable practices.

Unilever’s approach shows that sustainability can be embedded into core business strategy, creating shared value for both society and shareholders.