Summary of Nominee Profile
At Unilever, I lead the environmental and social supply chain risk management and the delivery of corporate sustainability commitments associated with company’s global major commodity sourcing of palm oil. This includes close coordination with Unilever's commercial teams and day-to-day contact with strategic suppliers on sustainable and responsible policy compliance, corporate supply chain traceability mechanisms, deforestation-free supply chain agenda, regenerative agriculture programs, and decarbonization / net zero roadmaps. I lead the implementation of Unilever's produce-protect-inclusion models at a landscape and/or jurisdictional level in Southeast Asia, managing the delivery and the nature-based impact of these programs in partnership with organizations such as Conservation International and World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF). I also work to deliver smallholder programs that drive scalable models and positively impact farmer livelihoods. I work with a global team and manage consultants and civil society partners to address systemic issues in the commodity sector. I represent Unilever at international and domestic forums to support Unilever's transformational agenda through the implementation of the company's People and Nature Policy and lead engagement with various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other external stakeholders.
Summary of Organisation Profile
Unilever is a global manufacturer of branded fast-moving consumer goods. Established over 100 years ago, with Head Office in London, the United Kingdom, Unilever has operations in over 100 countries and sells products in over 150 countries. Unilever's mission is: Our mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for hygiene, nutrition and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Well known Unilever brands are Dove, Lifebuoy, Knorr, Hellmann's, Persil, Axe, Bertolli, Cif, Royco. Unilever employs about 130,000 people worldwide. Unilever's sustainability goals focuses on action for: climate, nature, plastics, and livelihoods.
If you want to read more about our sustainability programme, please look at the Unilever website at: https://www.unilever.com/sustainability/
