Search Burger toggle Home Current page News Our stories & insights COP26: world reaches agreement, but much work to do 15/11/2021 As a Principal Partner of COP26, Unilever went to the Glasgow climate talks to advocate for greater ambition and decisive action. After two weeks of negotiations, the outcome delivers more than many expected but less than the world needs. Here, our Global Climate & Environment Director Thomas Lingard reflects. Average read time: 5 minutes 23/11/2021 Colman’s switches from plastic sachets to recyclable paper pouches Average read time: 2 minutes 19/11/2021 Let’s stop dirty school toilets from blocking children’s education Average read time: 4 minutes 16/11/2021 How oil palm production can benefit people and planet Average read time: 4 minutes 11/11/2021 Clean Future one year on: how innovation is driving growth Average read time: 5 minutes We’re taking action on climate change 21/09/2021 Working with suppliers to beat the clock on climate change To achieve net zero emissions across our value chain by 2039, we’re inviting our suppliers to commit to our new Climate Promise. Average read time: 5 minutes 05/05/2021 The world’s first laundry capsule made using recycled carbon emissions Through a pioneering new process, we’re capturing waste CO2 from a factory – before it reaches the atmosphere – and turning it into a cleaning ingredient for our OMO detergent. Average read time: 3 minutes Search all news stories Looking for press releases? Visit our dedicated press and media centre Protect & Regenerate Nature We’ve set a bold ambition to eliminate deforestation in our palm oil, paper and board, tea, soy and cocoa supply chains, and to protect and regenerate land, forests and oceans. Discover the ways we’re using technology and regenerative farming and working with partners, suppliers and smallholder farmers to drive systemic change. A fairer future for the people who grow our ingredients 1 of 4 As we find new ways to empower the smallholder farmers who help feed the world and provide critical ingredients for our products, we’re reflecting on the successes and lessons of our groundbreaking collaboration – the Enhancing Livelihoods Fund. How we’re protecting forests and those who depend on them Our commitment to protect and regenerate nature includes investing in advanced technology, strengthening our supplier requirements, empowering farmers and smallholders, and working with governments to advocate for industry change. We’re helping to create a more sustainable coconut industry Unilever has put its name to an industry-first collaboration which aims to improve the sustainability of coconut farming - to protect nature, the livelihoods of smallholder farmers and the communities that depend on it. Working collectively to accelerate water security for all Water scarcity affects more than 40% of the global population and is on the rise. We’re working with two new partners to manage water usage and engage in collective action to achieve water security for all by 2030. 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Ending animal testing: behind the scenes at our research hub Watch a new five-minute film to find out how our scientists are pioneering alternatives to animal testing and sharing their work on a global scale. No animal testing, Unilever brands and the EU’s chemicals regulations New European Chemicals Agency proposals contradict the EU’s ban on animal testing for cosmetics. We don’t agree that ingredients with a history of safe use and manufacture need further testing on animals. Here Julia Fentem, who leads product safety at Unilever, explains why. Previous Next Our news to your inbox We’ll let you know when we report on the topics that interest you. Sign up for email alerts Press & media Read press releases, download brand assets and find media contacts at our dedicated media resource. Take Action! Together we can make a positive difference to our planet and society. Find out how you can take action on the issues you care about. 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