SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS
UNILEVER’ S PLASTIC GOALS
Reduce virgin plastic footprint by 30 % by 2026 and 40 % by 2028 – 23 % reduction compared to 2019
100 % of plastic packaging to be reusable, recyclable or compostable – by 2030( for rigids) and 2035( for flexibles). 57 % of total packaging is recyclable, reusable or compostable( 76 % rigids, 13 % flexibles)
Use 25 % recycled plastic in packaging by 2025 – 21 % in 2024
Collect and process more plastic packaging than it sells by 2025 – 93 % in 2024
Packaging innovation and waste reduction Packaging waste represents a significant environmental challenge in logistics, particularly with the growth of e-commerce.
In response, many companies are adopting sustainable packaging materials, reducing excess packaging and promoting recycling and reuse.
When it comes to packaging, Unilever has a three-pronged approach:
• Reduction – using less virgin plastic
• Circulation – more recyclable, reusable, compostable packaging
• Collaboration – a collective effort on plastic
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