Unilever PLC 2003 SR
The report describes Unilever's environmental management and performance for 2003, focusing on sustainability initiatives in agriculture, fish, and water. Key achievements include sourcing over 50% of fish from sustainable sources and reducing unit water consumption by 13% compared to 2002. The company published Good Agricultural Practice guidelines for its five key crops and continued its commitment to the UN Global Compact. While some waste targets were missed due to increased manufacturing complexity, Unilever achieved significant reductions in energy consumption and CO2 emissions per tonne of production. The report also highlights the company's efforts to embed environmental sustainability into everyday decision-making and brand positioning.
Company: Unilever PLC
Sector: Consumer Staples
Country: United Kingdom
Year: 2003
Type: SR
Pages: 24
Unilever PLC
Environmental Report
The report describes Unilever's environmental management and performance for 2003, focusing on sustainability initiatives in agriculture, fish, and water. Key achievements include sourcing over 50% of fish from sustainable sources and reducing unit water consumption by 13% compared to 2002. The company published Good Agricultural Practice guidelines for its five key crops and continued its commitment to the UN Global Compact. While some waste targets were missed due to increased manufacturing complexity, Unilever achieved significant reductions in energy consumption and CO2 emissions per tonne of production. The report also highlights the company's efforts to embed environmental sustainability into everyday decision-making and brand positioning.
Sign in for free to access detailed sustainability data, reporting standards, and ESG metrics.
Document Details
Report Year
2003
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2003 - Dec 31, 2003
Fiscal Year
2003
Published
Apr 1, 2004
Type
Sustainability Report
Language
English
Pages
File Size
Standards & Assurance
Reporting Standards
Materiality Assessment
Assurance
Assurance Standard
Other Standards
ESG Data?Experimental — AI-extracted data, may contain inaccuracies
Energy Consumption
Renewable Energy
Water Consumption
Total Waste
Employees