Unilever Bangladesh places sustainability at the heart of its business, influencing every decision and initiative. This dedication was acknowledged at the SDG Brand Champions Awards 2024, where Unilever Bangladesh won two awards and received honourable mentions in two categories, leading to Unilever Bangladesh securing the highest number of accolades among industry-leading companies for its contributions towards achieving 12 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Winner in Women Inclusion in Manufacturing
Unilever Bangladesh has been a trailblaser in promoting female participation across all levels, from the boardroom to the frontline. Women in the factory are breaking new barriers every day, taking on roles in maintenance, engineering, quality control, packaging, and logistics, even during night shifts. This initiative began with targeted recruitment and retention efforts aimed at female employees, particularly in roles traditionally occupied by men.
Key actions and impacts include:
Winner in Sustainable Partnerships and Inclusion for Plastic Waste Management
Project in Chattogram
Since 2022, Unilever Bangladesh has been in a tripartite partnership with the Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) and the NGO Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) to implement the country's largest public-private- development sector-run plastic waste management initiative. This project manages 10% of the plastic waste generated in the city.
Honourable Mention in Responsible Consumption and Production for URefill
The URefill machine offers affordable products to consumers while reduc- ing plastic usage and consumption. This initiative, developed in partner- ship with Bopinc, designed for a refill machine for General Trade (GT) environment, aims to provide good quality products at affordable prices with reduced plastic usage.
Honourable Mention in Industry Innovation and Infrastructure for KGF
Unilever Bangladesh's largest and oldest factory - KGF, stands as a testament to the organisation's commitment to sustainability. Since 2010, Unilever has focused on water conservation, energy efficiency, and reducing carbon footprints through innovative projects and the 3R principle (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
