Empowering Communities Through Strategic Partnerships
Unilever is committed to securing decent livelihoods for our people while supporting small businesses. We achieve this by offering access to our supply chain, empowering SMEs, women-led businesses, and promoting regenerative agriculture. Our bold yet achievable goal is to create 1,500 job opportunities by 2024. Alongside this, we aim to expand our social sales channels by 50% and create new purpose-driven sales opportunities.
Driving Social Impact through Shared Value
Collaboration enables shared value, benefiting both businesses and communities. This is what we’ve envisioned with our Livelihoods partnerships with Zamani Group and Just Pink—a collaboration that extends beyond business. Zamani Group a powder blending company that combines precise amounts of raw materials to achieve the perfect mixture for various applications. Their expertise extends to chemical mixing for our powders. Just Pink provides a dedicated sales and merchandising service for Unilever within a drug channel. Together, we are transforming lives through job creation and economic empowerment. These partnerships are a core element of our strategy to enhance livelihoods.
Driving Innovation and Sustainable Development
Partnerships are a catalyst for innovation, bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise. This collaborative approach fosters the development of new technologies and sustainable practices that address pressing social and environmental challenges. Just Pink, known for their bespoke retail solutions, exemplifies this innovation and integrity. Through our partnership, they have created more job opportunities, leading to stable employment and growth for young women in community areas.
Building Trust and Long-Term success
Collaboration builds trust and long-term relationships between businesses, partners, and suppliers. Our stakeholder relationships are founded on mutual respect and shared goals, resulting in more stable and reliable business operations. Trustworthy partnerships also attract more investment and support from stakeholders, further driving economic growth.
Concluding, collaborating with partners and suppliers is not just a business strategy; rather it’s a vital component for improving livelihoods, boosting the economy, and increasing employment.. By working together, businesses can create a more resilient, innovative, and sustainable future for all. Unilever’s commitment to these principles is unwavering, and we invite others to join us in this transformative journey.