Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever

Creating a more inclusive world through our brands and advertising

We want to drive equal opportunity and inclusion not only within our workplaces but also within the communities and society we are part of. One way we can do this is by leveraging the voice and reach of our brands and our continued commitment to un-stereotype our campaigns.

Through our brands and advertising we want to help build a more inclusive world by representing and celebrating diversity and fighting harmful stereotypes on screen. Off screen, we are committed to working with diverse talent and creators and playing our role in promoting a more equitable society.

As a founding member of The Unstereotype Alliance, which was co-convened by UN Women and Unilever for the first time in Cannes in 2017, we want to use the power of advertising and brand led content to reflect realistic, non-biased portrayals of women and men. The Unstereotype Alliance launched in the UK in 2020, supported by Unilever UK & Ireland and our brands, with a primary focus on fighting harmful stereotypes by addressing the representation of marginalised groups, initially focusing on the experience of women of colour.

Here's some ways our brands are helping to fight stereotypes and create better inclusion for all

Our Global Commitment

Within our global business, our equity, diversity and inclusion strategy is driven at the very highest level through our Global Diversity Board, which is chaired by our CEO, Alan Jope, and championed by Aline Santos, Unilever’s Chief Brand Officer and Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer. The board provides the overarching vision, governance and target setting for diversity and inclusion across the global business.

Find out more on what we’re doing to address equity, diversity and inclusion as a global business.

Social mobility

As well as doing more to build a diverse business, we want to diversify our recruitment and the reach of our work experience and mentorship opportunities.

We recognise that people’s paths to work start long before they start looking for a job and that this path is much easier for those from privileged backgrounds. We are committed to boosting social mobility by giving people from less advantaged backgrounds a route into the workplace, and by showing young people the variety of careers open to them.