Unilever PH pledges to secure a living wage for local suppliers by 2030
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) - Multinational consumer goods company Unilever vowed to ensure that its local suppliers of goods and services earn at least a living wage or income by 2030.
The move is part of Unilever s global pledge to build a more equitable and inclusive society by raising living standards across its value chain, creating opportunities through inclusivity, and preparing people for the future of work.
Unilever already pays its employees at least a living wage, and the company wants to secure the same for more people beyond their workforce, specifically focusing on the most vulnerable workers in manufacturing and agriculture. The company will work with suppliers, other businesses, governments, and NGOs through purchasing practices, collaboration, and advocacy to create systemic change and global adoption of living wage practices.
Unilever sets out plans to help build a more equitable and inclusive society
Published February 26, 2021 7:59pm Unilever announced a wide-ranging set of commitments and actions to help build a more equitable and inclusive society by raising living standards across its value chain, creating opportunities through inclusivity, and preparing people for the future of work. With an extensive business presence in the Philippines, Unilever has the scale to positively impact the livelihood, not only of its employees, but everyone involved in its entire value chain – most notably small and micro enterprises and smallholder farmers. Unilever’s main commitments include: Ensuring that everyone who directly provides goods and services to Unilever earns at least a