 [...]... Globalization has changed the way of doing businesses • Unilever is increasing its efforts to build on its long-established local roots in developing regions Globalization Unilever has a strong competitive advantage over its competitor with a single or few sanctuaries • Unilever manages a number of partnerships globally Globalization • Since it was founded, Unilever established a new business in several countries,... Brazil, Russia, and the Czech Republic • Unilever has launched about 900 different brands Environment Unilever aims to double the size of our business while reducing our environmental footprint and increasing our positive social impact “ IMPACTS UNILEVER is committed to reducing the impacts on the environment associated with the production and use of our products Unilever constantly innovates in products... the environmental impact Energy Conservation Unilever has initiated an internal program to reduce energy consumption by encouraging employees to switch off lights, computer monitors and other electronic equipment when not required Additionally, a number of initiatives have been taken in factories, depots and in transportation to conserve energy Our people • Unilever is one of the world’s most culturally... structure that recognizes people have delivered results and have the right values for our business Issues Unilever is committed to ensuring that all our employees work in an environment that promotes diversity Respect for human rights and equal opportunity and no unlawful discrimination Conclusion • Unilever s mission is to improve the quality of life for communities through the provision of hygiene,... 500,000 smallholder farmers and 75,000 small-scale distributors in our supplier network Business ethics To ensure that research on human subjects is conducted to the highest ethical standards, mandatory Unilever standards are set, on top of national legislation, and compliance is monitored by the Global Ethical Compliance Group Business ethics • CONSUMER INSIGHT •CONSUMER PROTECTION MEASURES CONSUMER