Unilever
The much-hailed Sustainable Living Plan of Unilever set up under former-CEO Paul Polman has run its course, with some remarkable achievements: 1.3 billion people were reached through health and hygiene programs, 51% of management roles are held by women, 100% of their electricity is renewable and there is zero waste to landfill from their factories. Since 2010, greenhouse gas emissions are down 50%, their waste footprint was cut 32% and 2.34 million women were given access to initiatives to improve their safety, skills and opportunities. The Unilever Compass will take its place, with 15 multi-year priorities and nine imperatives.
— Wayne Visser
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