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B Corp certification achieved

Unilever Australia is certified as a B Corp, which means it has been checked by B Lab against standards for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. The company’s B Impact Score is 82.7, which is above the 80-point threshold needed for certification. The material says it has held this certification since August 2022. This suggests the business has formal systems in place to measure its impact on workers, communities, the environment, and customers.

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Improved packaging performance

Unilever Australia received a packaging performance level of 4 out of 5, described as “Leading,” in APCO’s 2026 annual report. APCO, the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, tracks how members manage packaging and move toward a circular economy, which means keeping materials in use for longer instead of throwing them away. A level 4 score suggests the company is doing well on packaging planning and reporting, though it is not at the top level.

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Renewable electricity target set

The company has committed to powering its operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and has already signed at least one power purchase agreement, or PPA, which is a contract to buy electricity directly from a wind or solar project. This shows it is taking steps to reduce emissions from its own operations, although the target is still in the future and the material does not show full delivery yet.

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Gender equality recognition

Unilever Australia is listed by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. This citation is used in Australia to recognise employers that show active commitment to gender equality at work. It does not prove perfect practice, but it does show the company has been formally recognised for workplace gender policies and actions.

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Children’s marketing pledge

The company is a signatory to the Responsible Children’s Marketing Initiative, a code that limits how food and drink products can be marketed to children in Australia. The initiative asks companies to promote healthier choices, avoid certain kinds of child-directed advertising, and not market in schools unless invited. This is a policy action rather than a product claim, and it relates to responsible marketing.

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Palm oil awareness partnership

In 2015, Unilever worked with WWF-Australia to raise awareness among producers, buyers, and retailers about switching to sustainable palm oil. The aim was to speed up the use of Certified Sustainable Palm Oil in Australia. This is relevant because palm oil can be linked to deforestation if it is not sourced carefully.

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Strong forest and water scores

Unilever plc, the parent company, received an A score from CDP for forests and an A score for water security in 2024. CDP is a global disclosure system that scores companies on how well they report and manage climate, forest, and water risks. These scores suggest the company is reporting and managing these issues at a high level compared with many peers.

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High human rights benchmark score

In the 2026 Corporate Human Rights Benchmark, Unilever plc scored 82.1 out of 100. The benchmark looks at how companies handle human rights commitments, due diligence, and implementation in high-risk sectors. A score above 80 suggests relatively strong systems, although the benchmark still shows room for improvement because it compares companies across a wide range of labour and rights issues.

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