Sustainable Manufacturing Transformation at Unilever: Comitment to Environmentally Friendly Production
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The transition to sustainable manufacturing has become a global strategic issue, particularly amid the challenges posed by climate change and pressure to adopt environmentally friendly industrial practices. The present study aims to analyse how Unilever, as a multinational company, implements sustainable manufacturing strategies to support production processes that have a positive impact on the environment and are socially responsible. Furthermore, this study identifies the transformation steps and key elements contributing to the successful integration of sustainability principles into its production system. The researcher employed a descriptive qualitative method, focusing on a literature review encompassing over 30 relevant scientific articles and industry reports on strategies, technologies, and environmental responsibility within the manufacturing sector. The data was analysed using thematic analysis to identify patterns of strategies and best practices implemented by Unilever. In conclusion, the results of this study demonstrate that Unilever has effectively integrated production efficiency with sustainability principles through the implementation of environmentally friendly technology, product design that considers environmental aspects, and enhanced emissions management. Furthermore, the adoption of flexible and collaborative business strategies among stakeholders is of pivotal significance in facilitating this transformation process. Unilever has the potential to serve as a model for integrating sustainable manufacturing, which not only contributes to environmental goals but also enhances competitiveness in the business environment.
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Hariyanti, F., Syahza, A., Zulkarnain, & Nofrizal. (2024). Economic transformation based on leading commodities through sustainable development of the oil palm industry. Heliyon, 10(4). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25674
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Li, H., Yang, S., Chen, A., Li, F., Gao, W., Cui, J., & Chen, Y. (2025). Unlocking the carbon emission reduction potential of organic agriculture: Insights from multi-crop organic production in Yunnan Province, China. Journal of Environmental Management, 391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126418
Matthew B. Miles A. Michael Huberman Johnny Saldaña. (2014). Qualitative-Data-Analysis (Third Edition). SAGE Publications, Inc.
Praveen, B., Rath, B. N., & Akram, V. (2025). A new way of thinking about the nexus between green energy and green economic growth: The mediating role of green finance and green technology. Journal of Environmental Management, 390. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.126235
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