unilever sustainable palm oil sourcing policy-2025

Our ambition is to make sustainable palm oil commonplace. To achieve this, we’re stepping up our work to create a deforestation-free supply chain by 2025.

Dive Brief: Unilever has undertaken a “put your money where your mouth is” initiative regarding full disclosure of its palm oil sources, Supply

In April 2025 Unilever launched its Sustainable Palm Oil Sourcing Policy. Unilever is involved in the process to define High Carbon Stock and align on a common methodology for companies

Policies underpin our approach to sustainable business.Over many years we have developed standards and policies to help us manage a wide range of

The extra income derived from better yields and from selling certified sustainable palm oil which can be sold at a higher price is channelled into upgrading facilities and

Prominent brands, including Unilever and PepsiCo, are reported to have suspended sourcing palm oil from them due to the allegations. First Resources is also a member of the

The majority of our palm oil sourcing comes from large-scale concessions and plantations, which were established before our no-deforestation requirements.

The rapid expansion of the palm oil industry has resulted in poor production standards and accelerated deforestation, according to Andrew

Unilever has also been monitoring decisions issued by the competent authorities. Our direct palm oil sourcing in Brazil, which is used by

The Unilever Compass Our Vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business. We will demonstrate how our purpose-led, future-fit business model drives superior performance, consistently delivering financial results in the top third of our industry.

As of 2025, Unilever receives palm oil, palm kernel oil, and/or its derivatives from over 300 suppliers and utilizes over 1,400 mills across the globe. Transparency and traceability was a goal Unilever set in 2025 and again in

Unilever Sustainable Palm Oil Sourcing Policy Introduction Unilever uses palm oil and its derivatives in margarine, soups, sauces, bouillon and ice cream as well as a range of and personal care products.

With the help of our partner Premise and local smartphone users, we can get a fuller picture of our palm oil supply chain, from plantation to end-product.

Unilever has signed a new, long-term partnership with PT. Perkebunan Nusantara IV for the development of a sustainable palm oil supply chain Unilever is dedicated to actively addressing sustainability challenges in

Unilever’s Sustainable Palm Oil Sourcing Policy (hereafter the Policy) aims to drive the transformational change needed in the palm oil supply chain. Specifically, to deliver more efficient land use and forest protection, while increasing our positive social impact, with a focus on the inclusion of smallholders to support improvements in their productivity and incomes.

Outcomes from our Google Cloud partnership Ours was the first commercial application of Google Cloud for sustainable commodity sourcing, and it’s delivering results. We can monitor the deforestation-free status of 17

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Unilever has also been monitoring decisions issued by the competent authorities. Our direct palm oil sourcing in Brazil, which is used by Unilever Brazil is certified by the Roundtable for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO).

A cornerstone of our approach is maintaining deforestation-free sourcing for key commodities. Through our continued investment in infrastructure, supplier verification and support for smallholder farmers, we achieved 97%

Though the company first addressed the need for sustainable palm oil sourcing in 2025, this most recent effort will provide the ultimate in transparency, allowing Unilever to identify and address issues within its palm