
Unilever Responsible Sourcing Policy: Working in Partnership with our Suppliers
Year of Publication
2017
Unilever's responsible sourcing policy (RSP) covers a set of mandatory requirements that all of their suppliers are required to adhere to along with a set of aspirational good practice and best practice goals.
Source:
Unilever
Author(s):
Geography:
Global
Type:
Measurement (Company/Product/Project)
Purpose of Measurement:
Monitoring and Evaluation, Assurances
Impact theme(s):
Material Flows, Livelihoods
Unilever's responsible sourcing policy (RSP) covers a set of mandatory requirements that all of their suppliers are required to adhere to along with a set of aspirational good practice and best practice goals. Requirements are organized under 12 fundamental principles covering legality, working conditions, local stakeholder rights, and environmental impact. Beyond detailing the requirements, this guide provides information on disclosure and reporting requirements for suppliers along with continuous improvement guidelines and tips for implementation.