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Unilever

  • Food & beverage, Coffee
  • Regno Unito

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

From the Resource Centre ? This section is a non-exhaustive snapshot of company behaviour recorded by the Resource Centre. We record allegations of abuse, seek company responses, profile lawsuits, and record attacks against Defenders working on business issues.

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

Unilever has been referenced in news articles and reports on our website.

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Company headquarters

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