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REVENUE : US $ 63BN EMPLOYEES : 138,000 CEO : HEIN SCHUMACHER FOUNDED : 1929

Unilever also aims to be a leader in the transition towards a global zero carbon economy . The company manufactures products across beauty , personal care , home care , nutrition and most importantly , ice cream ( including Wall ’ s , Ben & Jerry ’ s and Magnum ).

The ‘ Unilever Sustainable Living Plan ( USLP )’ outlines its targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions , limit water use and enforce waste reduction across the world . The company has taken on board many lessons learned through the recent supply chain disruptions .

In Kenya , Rasoa Wafula , Unilever Supplier Program Diversity Lead , has encouraged Kenyan manufacturers to source locally .

“ The impact of COVID-19 underscored the importance of localisation for long-term survival ,” says Ms Nekesa . “ Unilever , in collaboration with The Kenya Association of Manufacturers , has customised this programme not only to assist SMEs scale up locally but also regionally and internationally .”

Unilever seeks stronger visibility on the ground , giving stakeholders greater confidence that Unilever ’ s manufacturing processes are sustainable .