Unilever recognized for environmental awareness

<p>The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) report is a survey of the responses of Financial Times 500 corporations on the issue of climate change. In the report, Unilever was included in the Climate Disclosure Leadership Index, a list of companies distinguished by their awareness of climate change issues, as well as the quality and effectiveness of programs put in place to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.<br /><br />Unilever was also elected leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Indexes (DJSI World) in the food and beverage sector for the ninth consecutive year, according to the consumer goods company.<br /><br />The Dow Jones Sustainability Index researchers highlighted Unilever&#0039;s sustainability performance in the food industry in a two-page report, mentioning Unilever&#0039;s Choices program – a nutrition labeling system designed to make it easier for consumers to identify healthier food options, and Swasthya Chetna – a hygiene program in India, as key areas of recognition. <br /><br />Patrick Cescau, group chief executive of Unilever, said: The consistent success of Unilever in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index reflects the impact of our long-standing commitments to responsible business behavior. These external, objective indicators demonstrate our progress both in improving social and environmental performance and of disclosure in an area that is increasingly important to investors.<br /></p>