Our social and environmental concerns
At the heart of the corporate purpose, which guides us in our approach to doing business, is the drive to serve consumers in a unique and effective way. This purpose has been communicated to all employees worldwide.
Our mission
Unilever's mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.
Our deep roots in local cultures and markets around the world give us our strong relationship with consumers and are the foundation for our future growth. We will bring our wealth of knowledge and international expertise to the service of local consumers – a truly multi-local multinational.
Our long-term success requires a total commitment to exceptional standards of performance and productivity, to working together effectively, and with a willingness to embrace new ideas and learn continuously.
To succeed also requires, we believe, the highest standards of corporate behaviour towards everyone we work with, the communities we touch, and the environment on which we have an impact.
This is our road to sustainable, profitable growth, creating long-term value for our shareholders, our people, and our business partners.
Biodegradability
All Unilever Australasia detergent products contain surfactants which are readily biodegradable.
Biodiversity
Biodiversity – the richness and variety of nature – is essential to the preservation of a healthy environment. Its decline reduces the pool of biological resources available to future generations.
Climate change
Increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHGs), mainly carbon dioxide (CO2) from the burning of fossil fuels, are widely believed to be raising average global temperatures.
Unilever's position on genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
Unilever's position on genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
National Packaging Covenant
Unilever Australasia's commitments under the National Packaging Covenant in Australia have encouraged environmental awareness in the selection, production and recovery of packaging materials.
- National Packaging Accord - New Zealand.
Ozone depletion
A layer of ozone in the upper atmosphere filters out ultraviolet radiation from the sun before it reaches the earth's surface, preventing serious harm to humans, animals and plants.
Packaging
Packaging is an integral part of product and the first point of direct contact with the brand for the consumer.
Renewable energy & biofuels
Renewable energy and biofuels.
Sustainable agricultural sourcing
With over two-thirds of our raw materials coming from agriculture (globally), we have a clear interest in how crops are grown and in securing future supplies.
Sustainable palm oil
We share your concerns about the expansion of palm oil production.
Water
Our products depend on water throughout their life cycle, from the production and processing of raw materials to their use by our consumers.
Using water from washing clothes to water the garden
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Waste & effluent
Waste materials from manufacturing represent a financial cost to a company and a burden on the environment because of the energy used in their production and the pollution caused in their disposal.
Animal testing
Unilever is committed to the eradication of animal testing. No animal testing on Unilever Australasia products or ingredients occurs in Australia or New Zealand.
Antiperspirant safety
Antiperspirant safety - separate fact from fiction.
