Unilever aims to achieve net zero GHG emissions covering Scope 1, 2 & 3 (excluding indirect consumer use emissions) by 2039, with a near-term objective to reduce absolute operational GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 100% by 2030 from a 2015 baseline and reduce absolute Scope 3 energy and industrial GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from a 2021 baseline. 

To this end, in September 2020, we launched our Clean Future strategy to deliver superior products that are both more sustainable and affordable, meeting the diverse needs of consumer. Central to that strategy is what we call the Carbon Rainbow. This describes non-renewable fossil sources of carbon alternatives from captured carbon, plants and biological sources, marine sources such as algae, and carbon recovered from waste materials. Our actions have been focused on three main pillars: 

1) PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION to bring stakeholders together to drive the structural and global changes we need. We are partnering with specialists to develop innovative ingredients such as new proteins and enzymes, palm oil alternatives, biodegradable surfactants, and waste carbon; 
2) REFORMULATING PRODUCTS - this involves reformulating some of our products, like laundry liquids and fabric conditioners, to use less of the most carbon-intensive ingredients. 
3) SUPPLIER PROGRAMME - Our Supplier Climate Programme to accelerate the transition of key suppliers to a position of climate leadership, e.g. setting their own science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets, publicly reporting progress, and being able to give us a Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for the materials we buy. Around 40 of our largest Home Care suppliers are now in this programme.