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

E

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.

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