Unilever Named Leading Food Producer In Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Lisle, IL – For the 13th consecutive year, Unilever has been named sustainability leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), Food Producers sector. With an overall score of 81%, Unilever has maintained high performance against the food industry average score of 45%. Company scores were assessed through key measurements of economic, environmental and social performance.

“We are pleased that we maintained a 100% score in Health & Nutrition and Packaging, and improved our scores in a number of other measurement criteria,” noted Gavin Neath, SVP, Sustainability. As part of the company’s Sustainable Living Plan, Unilever continues to work towards its global sustainability goals, including halving the environmental footprint of their products by 2020, helping more than 1 billion people take action to improve their health and well-being, and sourcing 100% of their agricultural raw materials sustainably. For more information on Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan and efforts, visit www.sustainable-living.unilever.com

The DJSI was established in 1999 and has become the gold standard in assessing corporate sustainability leaders across the globe. Each year, the assessment criteria are modified and tightened to encourage companies to adapt, grow and improve their performance. Company scores are based on issues like corporate governance, climate strategy, supply-chain standards and labor practices. SAM Group, an independent asset management firm specializing in sustainability-driven investments, assisted in the evaluation process.

At Unilever Food Solutions, we help chefs all over the world serve tasty, wholesome meals that keep guests coming back for more. We create ingredients that save precious prep time in the kitchen, without compromising on flavor or flair. And, we constantly provide ideas and inspiration that keep menus fresh and exciting. Our ingredients are some of the staples of professional kitchens in 74 countries around the world: Hellmann’s®, Best Foods®, KNORR®, Lipton® and more. We’ve been in the foodservice industry since the 1880s. We have more than 300 chefs on staff around the world, so we understand that critical balance between impressing your guests and making a profit. And how to keep your menus and recipes fresh and exciting, as time and tastes change. Visit unleverfoodsolutions.us for more information.

Source: Unilever Food Solutions