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Cut direct factory emissions

Unilever says it has cut greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations by 72% compared with 2015. These are called Scope 1 and 2 emissions, which means pollution from its own sites and the electricity it buys. The company also says all of its factories now run on 100% renewable grid electricity. This shows progress on the parts of the business it controls most directly, even though most of its total emissions still come from its wider supply chain.

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Work with suppliers on climate

Unilever runs a Supplier Climate Programme that works with suppliers to measure and reduce emissions. The company says it focuses on about 300 key suppliers that make up nearly half of its supply-chain emissions. It also says it shares tools, training, and co-investment to help suppliers switch to cleaner energy and improve processes. This matters because Scope 3 emissions, which are emissions from suppliers and product use, make up most of Unilever’s carbon footprint.

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Reduce virgin plastic use

Unilever says it has cut its virgin plastic footprint by 23% compared with 2019 and increased recycled plastic to 21% of its packaging as of 2024. Virgin plastic means new plastic made from fossil fuels, not recycled material. The company also says it has revised its packaging targets after earlier goals proved too hard to reach. It now aims for a one-third cut in virgin plastic by 2026 and 40% by 2028.

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Capture methane in palm oil mills

Unilever says 336 palm oil mills in its supply chain now use methane capture systems. Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas, and capture systems stop it from escaping into the air. The company presents this as part of its work on supplier emissions and responsible sourcing. It is a supply-chain action rather than a change inside its own factories, so it depends on working with outside producers.

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Set a net-zero target

Unilever says it aims to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2039. Net zero means cutting emissions as much as possible and balancing the rest with removals or offsets. The company also says it has science-based targets for 2030, which are targets checked against climate science. This is a long-term climate promise, but independent commentary in the source material says the company still faces a big challenge because most emissions come from suppliers and product use.

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Support a plastics treaty

Unilever is described as a co-founder of the Business Coalition for a Global Plastics Treaty. This is a business group that pushes for a global agreement to reduce plastic pollution. The company says it wants binding rules so all companies follow the same standards. That kind of policy work is meant to make packaging changes easier to scale across markets.

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Focus on four ESG areas

Unilever says its current sustainability strategy is built around four areas: climate action, protecting and regenerating nature, waste reduction, and improving livelihoods. The company says this is part of its Growth Action Plan 2030. In plain terms, that means it is trying to link environmental work with supply-chain and labour issues. The source material says this is a narrower approach than its older plan, with fewer priorities and longer timelines.

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Improve livelihoods in supply chains

Unilever says it is working on better labour conditions and fairer sourcing as part of its sustainability agenda. The source material describes this as improving livelihoods, which means trying to support workers and suppliers with fairer practices. It does not give detailed third-party proof for DR SWEAT itself, but it does show that labour issues are part of Unilever’s wider ESG plan.

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