Unilever pushes trade associations to speak up on climate policy

The consumer products company said only half of its closest industry associations actively support regulations needed for its climate transition to succeed. Unilever has distanced itself from two trade associations because their lobbying activities are misaligned with the consumer products company’s climate policy agenda.

Key takeaways

• The success of Unilever’s climate transition action plan depends on stricter regulations for high-emitting sectors.
• The company will quit trade groups that remain misaligned 12 months after being put on notice.
• Unilever’s annual assessment of industry association is rare.