For over 120 years we’ve been pioneers, innovators and changemakers. From one life-saving soap to many world-changing brands. But the world moves fast, and every day we learn how much more we can – and must – do.
Eight years ago, we created the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) to build a business that the world could be proud of.
The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan
The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan sets out to decouple our growth from our environmental footprint, while increasing our positive social impact. Our Plan has three big goals to achieve, underpinned by nine commitments and targets spanning our social, environmental and economic performance across the value chain. We will continue to work with others to focus on those areas where we can drive the biggest change and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
We have three big goals
Improving Health
and well-being
for more than
1 billion
By 2020 we will help more than a billion people take action to improve their health and well-being.
We are taking action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Reducing
environmental
impact by
half
By 2030 our goal is to halve the environmental footprint of the making and use of our products as we grow our business.*
We are taking action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Enhancing
Livelihoods
for
millions
By 2020 we will enhance the livelihoods of millions of people as we grow our business.
We are taking action on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
† Independently assured by PwC.
* Our environmental targets are expressed on a 'per consumer use' basis. This means a single use, portion or serving of a product.
+ In seven water-scarce countries representing around half the world's population.
• In 2017 around 370,000 women accessed initiatives under both Opportunities for Women and Inclusive Business.
By integrating sustainability into our strategy, we can drive more profitable growth for our brands, save costs, mitigate risk and build trust among our stakeholders.
The Unilever Sustainable Living Plan is our blueprint for achieving our vision to grow our business, whilst decoupling our environmental footprint from our growth and increasing our positive social impact.
Latest stories showing what we are doing to make sustainable living commonplace.
We're always looking to connect with those who share an interest in a sustainable future.
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