FAQs

Who is Unilever?

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180. With products that are used over two billion times a day around the world, we work to create a better future every day and help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others. In the United States the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Good Humor, Hellmann’s, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Pond’s, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Ragu, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Suave, TIGI, Vaseline, and Wish-Bone. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever employs more than 10,000 people in the United States – generating over $8 billion in sales in 2010.

How can I obtain information about Unilever stock?

Unilever is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbols UN (Unilever N.V.-Netherlands) and UL (Unilever PLC-London). To purchase stock, please visit www.ADR.com.

How can I apply for a job at Unilever?

For information on employment opportunities, please go to Our Company -> Careers

If you have a condition that hinders your ability to apply online or have questions regarding the application process, please choose one of the alternate options:

* Contact us at 1.888.775.0389

* Email your question to: NARecruiting@unilever.com

IMPORTANT NOTE: These options are reserved for individuals who are unable to apply for positions online. These options are not to be used for application status updates. NARecruiting@unilever.com will not accept emailed resumes.

Can you give me Unilever’s corporate address?

Unilever
800 Sylvan Avenue
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632

I am a member of the media & would like contact information.

If you are a member of the media wishing to conduct media interviews related to our brands or marketing strategies, you can email us at MediaRelations.USA@unilever.com or call Unilever US Media Relations at 201-894-7760.

Can you give me the history of Unilever?

For information on the History of Unilever, please go to Our Company -> About Unilever -> Our History.

Can you send me some coupons for your products?

We appreciate your interest in our many fine products; however, we do not have a promotional program where we distribute free coupons or coupon booklets for our well-established products. We suggest that you check your local newspapers and magazines as we frequently issue coupons for many of our products.

I understand that you recently discontinued manufacturing a product I’ve enjoyed using. Can you give me any further information about this?

Unilever’s goal is to provide our consumers with variety of products to meet their needs and preferences. As you know marketing is a complex function, and many business factors are taken into consideration before discontinuing a product. Consumer demand is a major factor. When the level of demand is insufficient to ensure that consumers receive a high quality product at an affordable price, a product may be discontinued. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused and suggest that you visit the Brand’s web site where you’ll find many similar products that you may find equally enjoyable.

What is Unilever’s policy on recycling?

Because we recognize the importance of preserving natural resources, we are engaged in a series of programs designed to address a number of issues concerning the environment.  These issues range from biodegradability to recycling.  Our company actively participates in industry-wide coalitions and trade associations which are working toward solutions to solid waste problems.  We have established a center devoted entirely to the development and testing of new packaging materials and concepts.  Company efforts to reduce solid waste include recycling projects, packages which can be recycled and use of recycled materials.  Our scientists are also conducting studies on a broad range of product formulas and ingredients to ensure their environmental compatibility.

What is Unilever’s policy on animal testing?

Animal testing is a contentious issue, and there are strong and diverse opinions on the need for animal testing to underpin the development of new consumer products, particularly cosmetics. Unilever is required to provide animal data to comply with the safety regulations in place in different countries across the world. Where we are legally obliged to commission animal studies, we ensure that the minimum numbers of animals are used.

Unilever is committed to the elimination of animal testing for its business, and is at the forefront of research into non-animal approaches for assessing consumer safety. Currently, a very small amount of animal testing is still necessary to deliver innovative products that provide consumer benefits and are market competitive.

At Unilever, using non-animal approaches is the norm. Most of our products reach consumers without testing any of their ingredients on animals. We do not test our actual products on animals (any testing is undertaken on individual ingredients), and we do not undertake animal testing in our own laboratories (any studies are conducted by third party laboratories). A few countries still undertake product testing in their government laboratories. We are working with the local authorities to ensure the implementation of non-animal methods.

For more information, please visit http://www.unilever.com/sustainability

I have a great idea that I would like to share with your company. How do I go about doing this?

Go to www.unilever.com  In the search area in the upper right hand corner, type in the words, “submit an idea”. Click on the link under the heading “Working with Us/Unilever Global
Follow the steps listed under “Start Collaborating”.

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