Unilever commits to sourcing sustainable paper packaging

Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant, Unilever, has published its sustainable paper and board packaging sourcing policy as part of its commitment to double the size of the business whilst simultaneously reducing its environmental impact. The policy outlines the company’s ambitious goal to work with its suppliers to source 75 percent of its paper and board packaging from sustainably managed forests, or from recycled material, by 2015, ultimately rising to 100 percent by 2020. This commitment makes Unilever the first global FMCG company to commit to sourcing all of its paper and board packaging from sustainably managed forests or recycled material within a clearly defined timeframe.
Further information:

• www.unilever.nl