Sustainable agriculture by Unilever
Transcript of Sustainable agriculture by Unilever
The importance of sustainability, collaboration and innovation for agriculture
THE WORLD FACES HUGE CHALLENGES
OUR PURPOSE AS A BUSINESS
& HOW?
3 BIG GLOBAL GOALS BY 2020
MORE COLLABORATION IS NEEDED
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GLOBAL ECO-EFFICIENCY PROGRESS 2008-2013
CO2 FROM ENERGY
WATER WASTE
GLOBAL VALUE CHAIN ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT 2010-2013
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RAW MATERIALS
MANU-FACTUR
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TRANS-PORT
RETAIL CONSUMER
DISPOSAL
23% 2% 3% 3% 1%
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CHAMPIONING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
2013 SUSTAINABLE SOURCING PROGRESS
% UNILEVER’S AGRICULTURAL RAW
MATERIALS SUSTAINABLY
SOURCED
14%
24%
36%
48%
2010 2011 20132012
SUSTAINABLE SOURCING: PALM OIL & TEA
100% palm oil purchasedfrom certified sustainable
sourcesIn April 2012, we announced that we would reach our 2015 target 3 years ahead of our schedule. This has been achieved primarily
through GreenPalm certificates.
75% of our Lipton teabags contain Rainforest Alliance
Certified™ tea
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Mashreq tomatoes sustainably sourced
We are currently assessing the most effective way of maximising our reach and impact on Egyptian smallholder farmers.
We have connected via a consultant with several smallholder farmers (who have links to one of our suppliers) with the aim of improving yield, sustainability and pricing.
How? •Provide consultancy and sustainable agriculture training. •Connect supplier with distributors for tomato seeds, fertilizers and pesticides – supporting traceability.
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Champion sustainable agriculture.
As well as protecting the planet’s natural resources, sustainable agriculture helps us to manage a core business risk by ensuring security of supply for the long term.
Champion the development of Egyptian smallholder farmers.
Help them improve their agricultural practices thus enabling them to become more competitive. By doing so we will improve the quality of their livelihoods. This approach is also one of the most efficient approaches to poverty alleviation.
KEY POINTS TO LEVERAGE MOVING FORWARD