Unilever Nigeria Plc
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019, 2023)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:73.5 tons (plastic)
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Health and wellbeing
- Environmental footprint reduction
- Livelihood enhancement
Environmental Achievements
- Reduced CO2 generated from fossil fuel in the factory by 70% at full capacity of operations (Biomass plant)
- New PC Dryer emits 12% less CO2 and consumes 40% less electricity
- Onshored part of Oral Care imports, improving market responsiveness
Social Achievements
- Expanded distribution coverage by establishing 100 Sub Distributors in rural/semi-urban areas, creating jobs for 150 Ghanaian youth and empowering 100 local entrepreneurs
- Launched affordable GHS 1 priced products across several brands
- Lifebuoy handwashing programs reached 185,000 people
- Oral health campaign reached 730,000 people in 2019 (5.2 million cumulative)
- Construction of 10 new hygiene stations for schools in Tema, Ashaiman, Kpone and Sakumono communities
- Work through Ghana Recycling Initiative by Private Enterprise (GRIPE) to combat plastic waste, collecting 73.5 tons of plastic
Governance Achievements
- Robust internal control system regularly reviewed
- Documented Code of Business Principles guiding employees and partners
- Annual performance evaluation of the Board, its committees, and individual Directors
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Strengthen Route-To-Market and continue Women Empowerment program (Shakti) in 2020
Environmental Challenges
- Difficult trading conditions in 2019
- Increased competition in value segments of the market
- Inflationary pressures impacting consumer purchasing power
- Financial sector cleanup affecting consumer spending
- Reduced sales to reset stock levels
Mitigation Strategies
- Slowed down sales to reset stock levels
- Launched affordable GHS 1 priced products
- Strengthened Route-To-Market
- Continued Women Empowerment program (Shakti)
- Innovation to compete in value segments
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Not disclosed
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: Null
Certifications: Null
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Affordable GHS 1 priced products
- New PC Dryer
Awards & Recognition
- Ghana Trade & Commerce Awards
- Health, Environment, Safety & Security Awards
- Made in Ghana Awards
- 2nd Ghana Procurement & Supply Chain Awards
- Ghana Club 100 awards – 13th position
- Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Award for Manufacturing Company of the year
- Chartered Institute of Marketing Ghana (CIMG) Award for legacy brand- Pepsodent
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:4,401,499.13 kg CO2e (Scope 1, 2, and 3 combined)
Scope 1 Emissions:4,401,499.13 kg CO2e
Scope 2 Emissions:4,401,499.13 kg CO2e
Scope 3 Emissions:4,401,499.13 kg CO2e
Total Energy Consumption:107,608.58 GJ
Water Consumption:95,395.65 m3
Waste Generated:708,897.71 kg
Carbon Intensity:1.747 kg CO2e/tonne
ESG Focus Areas
- Plastic
- Livelihoods
- Localisation
- Shakti
- Future X Campus Ambassadors Program (FUCAP)
Environmental Achievements
- Collected over 10,000 tons of plastic since 2014, with an additional $2 million grant to Wecyclers to scale up operations.
- Increased local input to production to over 50%.
Social Achievements
- Onboarded an additional 3000 women to the Shakti program, raising the total to over 13,000.
- Launched the Future X Campus Ambassadors Program (FUCAP) with a target to reach 3 million youths in three years, empowering 700,000 with skills and providing 500 internships.
Governance Achievements
- Established a Sustainability Committee and a Sustainability Steering Committee to oversee ESG matters.
- Implemented a Business Integrity framework with reporting channels and investigation procedures.
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Pioneer new models for flexible employment options by 2030.
- Reskill/upskill employees with future-fit skills by 2025.
Medium-term Goals:
- Empower thousands of women through Shakti by 2025.
- Equip 700,000 students with employability skills by 2025.
- Provide internship opportunities for 500 by 2025.
Short-term Goals:
- Collect 50% of plastic footprint by 2025.
- Achieve 5% recycled plastics in packaging by 2025.
Environmental Challenges
- Climate change impacts (extreme weather, water scarcity, regulatory changes).
- Land use regulations impacting raw material availability.
- Sourcing transparency and product labeling regulations.
- Extended producer responsibility (EPR) requirements.
- Energy transition and rising energy prices.
Mitigation Strategies
- Decarbonizing operations through eco-efficiency, renewable energy, and product innovation.
- Monitoring raw material availability and pricing.
- Monitoring government policies and advocating for changes.
- Investing in waste collection, processing, and capacity-building projects.
- Mitigating market risks by decarbonizing operations and using renewable energy.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP)
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Extreme weather events
- Water scarcity
Transition Risks
- Land use regulations
- Sourcing transparency and product labeling regulations
- Extended producer responsibility (EPR)
- Energy transition and rising energy prices
Opportunities
- Investment in energy transition technologies
- Growth in plant-based foods
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, UNGC, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX) Sustainability Disclosure Guidelines, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Sustainable Financial Principles
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Cassava-based sorbitol