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where she was in charge of overseeing a team that advises the company strategically on important advocacy issues and is also involved in the creation of strategic relationships that have both scale and impact on the company ’ s growth .
This entails collaborating with commercial organisations as well as influential groups that shape public opinions , like governments , NGOs , and the UN .
Under her direction , Unilever contributed to significant sustainability landmarks like the 2015 Paris Accord and the formulation of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals , also known as the Global Goals , placing Unilever at the forefront of sustainable business .
Providing clean water for all Marmot played a crucial role at the UN 2023 Water Conference , where she joined UNICEF and Oxfam to present the business case for joint funding and action to provide clean water for all . As the CSO , she spearheads Unilever ’ s
commitment to achieving this goal by 2030 .
Unilever ’ s ambitious plans include making all product formulations biodegradable , implementing water stewardship programmes at 100 manufacturing sites in water-stressed areas , and empowering farmers and smallholders to protect and regenerate their environments . Additionally , Unilever aims to improve health and wellbeing , advance equity and inclusion , and reach one billion people per year through brands such as Lifebuoy and Domestos .
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