30 April 2025
The role of advocacy in accelerating the transition to more sustainable chemicals
This is the third event of the three-part SCItalks series on sustainability
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Online webinar 16.00 – 17.00
Synopsis
The role of advocacy in accelerating the transition to more sustainable chemicals
As the key to removing dirt and stains, chemicals are critical to the superior cleaning performance of Unilever’s Home Care products, but they also represent most of its greenhouse gas footprint. Lowering the emissions linked to the chemicals it buys is a key part of its Climate Transition Action Plan and is vital for progressing towards its Net Zero by 2039 ambition. Despite being a large global company, Unilever is a relatively small player in the chemical industry. So, it is working with a broad range of stakeholders – including policymakers, NGOs, industry, academics, and trade associations – to drive a faster transition.
For further information on the first and second event of the three-part SCItalks series, please click on the links below:
Speaker
Rupert Posner, Global Director Sustainability Advocacy – Home Care
Unilever
Rupert is Head of sustainability advocacy for Unilever’s Home Care business, based in London, UK. He is a climate change and sustainability leader with corporate affairs and strategic communications expertise, experienced in government, large corporate and not-for-profit sectors. This history brings extensive policy, communications, and campaigning expertise, combined with insight and understanding of the drivers of government, industry and the community.
Over the years he has worked with senior business and government leaders around the world to develop and deliver impactful policy initiatives and thought leadership programmes.
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