Unilever

Unilever PLC is a British-Dutch multinational consumer goods company headquartered in London, UK, and one of the world's largest consumer goods companies. Founded in 1929 through the merger of British soap maker Lever Brothers and Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie, Unilever has grown to become a global leader in sustainable living brands that serve 3.4 billion people worldwide. The company operates through five business divisions: Beauty & Personal Care, including brands like Dove, Vaseline, and Dermalogica; Foods & Refreshment, featuring Hellmann's, Knorr, and Ben & Jerry's; Home Care, with brands such as Surf, Omo, and Domestos; Health & Wellbeing, encompassing Horlicks and other nutritional brands; and Ice Cream, including Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, and Wall's. Unilever's portfolio comprises over 400 brands, with many being household names across personal care, food, and home care categories. The company operates in over 190 countries with manufacturing facilities in 69 countries and employs approximately 148,000 people globally. Unilever is renowned for its commitment to sustainable business practices through its Sustainable Living Plan, which aims to decouple business growth from environmental impact while increasing positive social impact. The company is dual-listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam, reflecting its Anglo-Dutch heritage. Unilever invests heavily in research and development, innovation, and brand marketing to maintain its competitive position in the fast-moving consumer goods market. The company has been a pioneer in sustainable sourcing, reducing environmental footprint, and promoting social inclusion through its business operations and brand purpose initiatives.