Unilever has pledged to ensure that everyone who directly provides goods and services to it earns at least a living wage or income by 2030.
The consumer goods giant said this is a critical step towards building a more equitable and inclusive society and a living wage should allow workers to participate fully in their communities and help them break the cycle of poverty.
It also committed to spending €2 billion annually with suppliers owned and managed by people from under-represented groups by 2025. Further, it has promised to equip 10m young people with essential skills to prepare them for job opportunities by 2030.
Alan Jope, Unilever CEO said: “The two biggest threats that the world currently faces are climate change and social inequality. The past year has undoubtedly widened the social divide, and decisive and collective action is needed to build a society that helps to improve livelihoods, embraces diversity, nurtures talent, and offers opportunities for everyone.
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