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Unilever

  • Food & beverage, Coffee
  • United Kingdom

  • Unilever PLC is a publicly listed multinational company headquartered in the UK that specialises in consumer goods.

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Indicators

IDH Living Wage Commitment ? Has this company joined the sustainable trade initiative’s living wage call to action.

ETI Member ? Is this company a listed member of the Ethical Trading Initiative.

ETP Member ? Is this company a listed member of the Ethical Tea Partnership.

2079

Tea Suppliers Disclosed ? The number of supply chain entities (tea plantations and factories) disclosed.
Indicator last reviewed 29-11-2022

BHRRC project: 2021 tea supply chain survey actions ?

Information in this section obtained through company survey responses, public statements and/or policies. Implementation of actions not verified by suppliers, workers, HRDs or affected communities.

View Methodology BHRRC project: 2021 tea supply chain survey Tracker

Yes

Protection of freedom of association

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Yes*

Sick leave with pay

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Yes

Payment of minimum wages

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Yes

Procure certified tea

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Yes

Equal pay for equal work

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Yes*

Severance process and entitlements

No reference found

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Yes*

Maternity leave with pay

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Yes

Protection against violence & harassment

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Yes*

Access to safe water & sanitation

No reference found

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Yes*

Reduction in use of hazardous materials

No clear policy on risk reduction

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Yes*

Not linking wages to minimum plucking quantities

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Benchmark rankings

KnowTheChain Food & Beverage 2020
? KnowTheChain is a resource for companies and investors to understand and address forced labour risks within their global supply chains.
60 / 100
KnowTheChain Food & Beverage 2023
? KnowTheChain is a resource for companies and investors to understand and address forced labour risks within their global supply chains.
42 / 100

Top associated countries

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Company headquarters

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