We hold a deep commitment to respecting human rights in all aspects of our business operations. We acknowledge that it is the responsibility of sovereign states to establish and uphold laws and policies that protect against human rights abuses. However, in cases where legal frameworks are inadequate or conflict with internationally recognized human rights, we are dedicated to doing what is right. Our commitment extends across our entire value chain, encompassing all stakeholders, including our employees, consumers, local communities, and business partners.

No Child Labor

We strictly prohibit the exploitation of children and are committed to eradicating child labor from our end-to-end value chain. We align with the International Labor Organization’s definition, which states that child labor deprives children of their childhood, potential, and dignity, and interferes with their physical and mental development. We firmly stand against any form of child labor and ensure that our operations do not contribute to this violation of human rights.

No Forced Labor

We support the Consumer Goods Forum Priority Industry Principles, which address the issue of forced labor. We recognize that certain employment and recruitment practices, when combined with leverage or other factors, can result in forced labor, particularly among vulnerable workers. As part of our commitment to human rights, we actively implement these principles across our global value chains and operations. Our aim is to eliminate forced labor and protect the rights of all workers, regardless of their employment status, location, contractual arrangements, or role.

Non-Discrimination

Inclusivity lies at the core of our values. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive culture and do not discriminate against individuals based on various legally protected factors, including race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other protected characteristic. We respect our employees’ right to choose union representation or recognized employee representation as per local law, and we strive to establish constructive dialogues with employee representatives to address their interests and concerns.

Doing the Right Thing with Our Employees

Our commitment to improving lives extends to our employees. We recruit, hire, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the markets and consumers we serve. Embracing diversity provides us with a competitive advantage and fuels innovation in our ideas, products, and services. We believe that a diverse workforce drives our collective success and enables us to achieve our goals together.

Our Packaging Sustainability Strategy

At our company, we are committed to shaping a future where waste is minimized and eliminated. Our vision is to ensure that none of our packaging ends up in landfills or as litter. We aspire to create a future where well-designed packaging, innovative materials, improved recycling infrastructure, and reusable or refillable packaging prevent waste on land and in oceans. While this goal is ambitious, we are dedicated to achieving it.

Achieving this vision requires collective action from all sectors of society. We actively participate in the development of effective collection, sorting, and recycling systems in the countries where we operate. While the global infrastructure gap poses challenges beyond our control, we collaborate with partners worldwide to model successful collection and resource recovery systems.

Our packaging strategy is grounded in science and driven by experts dedicated to developing sustainable packaging materials for the future. Our team is at the forefront of evolving packaging design practices, focusing on refillable or reusable packaging systems, simplified or recycled packaging materials, and high-performance barrier papers, as well as bio-based, compostable, and biodegradable materials.

Our strategy revolves around five pillars:

1. Reducing plastic packaging material usage: We aim to decrease our reliance on packaging materials, including virgin plastic, by one-third by 2030.
2. Scaling reusable and refillable systems: We are actively working to eliminate non-recyclable plastics and investing in innovative delivery systems that reduce the need for disposable packaging.
3. Designing better packaging materials: Collaborating with industrial partners, we are engaged in the development of new packaging materials and solutions.
4. Supporting recycling infrastructure: We strive to prevent plastic leakage into the environment by supporting and promoting effective recycling initiatives across our global operations.
5. Shaping new behaviors: Addressing the plastic waste challenge requires a collective shift in behavior. We are committed to driving behavioral change among our company, retail partners, suppliers, and consumers.

Through our comprehensive packaging sustainability strategy, we are determined to make a significant positive impact on waste reduction and contribute to a more sustainable future.