Unilever named ‘Company of the Year’

Unilever has been named ‘Company of the Year’ for the positive impact it has on communities, environments, marketplaces and workplaces around the world.

The award comes from a UK organisation called Business in the Community (BITC), which recognises companies that ensure being responsible is integral to their business model. However, it is for its global work that Unilever has been recognised.

EVP, UK and Ireland, Amanda Sourry, was presented with the award in London by Chief Executive of United Utilities Philip Green, - last year’s winning company - in the presence of 1000 business leaders and President of BITC and environmentalist HRH The Prince of Wales.

Philip Green said “Unilever is an outstanding example to others and a worthy winner.

Unilever is a significant global market leader, with influence extending well beyond that.What is really impressive is how Unilever has realistically appraised the impact of its products across the whole life-cycle and built sustainability into product design.

Through this it can change consumer behaviour as well as find innovative ways to improve the impact of products for its customers and our planet.

Unilever is showing us all that business success goes hand in hand with responsible leadership.”