Unilever

Had them as a client for nearly 5 years working in both their London and New Jersey offices, during that time (under Paul Polman) the were an incredibly ethical company particularly leading the way on sustainability. Really baffling decision, although Paul Smith who I'm a big fan of, needed to be pressured into pulling out as well.
 
How are Unilever an ethical company when they use unsustainable palm oil that leads to the destruction of rainforest and destroys entire habitats?
 
I just finished working for Unilever after 14 years. The ethical side is just fancy spin, it doesn't work like that at ground level at all. On the flip side they do give employees lots of perks and benefits (in the UK at least). I would never go back though. They are a mega cut-throat global corporate juggernaut that's disguised as a unicorn.
 
WelshBoro said:
I just finished working for Unilever after 14 years. The ethical side is just fancy spin, it doesn't work like that at ground level at all. On the flip side they do give employees lots of perks and benefits (in the UK at least). I would never go back though. They are a mega cut-throat global corporate juggernaut that's disguised as a unicorn.
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As a management consultant, and so familiar with a lot of businesses across multiple industries, I'd still say that Unilever were one of the most ethical businesses I'd worked with. Not perhaps IKEA levels (who I've also had dealings with) but compared to other clients (I wont name names) they're worlds apart.
 
Taking a business away from Russia will do no good for anyone else and just create an opportunity for dodgy Russians.
 
They have over 400 brands, pretty difficult to avoid them all sadly.

Hellmans Mayo is one, and no other brand comes close unfortunately.

Weird to see Ben and Jerrys on the list as they appear to take a very ethical standpoint as a stand-alone company.
 
sherlock1969 said:
They have over 400 brands, pretty difficult to avoid them all sadly.

Hellmans Mayo is one, and no other brand comes close unfortunately.

Weird to see Ben and Jerrys on the list as they appear to take a very ethical standpoint as a stand-alone company.
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Sorry - Just spotted this.
 
sherlock1969 said:
They have over 400 brands, pretty difficult to avoid them all sadly.

Hellmans Mayo is one, and no other brand comes close unfortunately.

Weird to see Ben and Jerrys on the list as they appear to take a very ethical standpoint as a stand-alone company.
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It won't be the first time Unilever have upset the founders of Ben and Jerrys. Last year the independent board sued Unilever for selling the Israel franchise.
 
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