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And second, harnessing advances in science and technology – and especially digital – in ways that allow us to reach and delight consumers in new and ever more inventive ways. We will continue that process, evaluating our portfolio rigorously against a range of exacting criteria. The safety and wellbeing of our people has been the overriding priority. Underlying sales growth averaged 3.3% over five years Turnover increased 2.0% to €52.0 billion. For us, that comes down to two things. In the area of diversity, we reached an important milestone in 2019 on our journey to become a gender-balanced organisation. Share. \�k��;5a�+�)7���{a�(P�Z���N��V�G ވ�X��cɳl�U���=��3P{�/��"����2��S4����y�]�n�Z���WF��B�fy�N��c�Xį&�T#T�=.��M�Հ�*.�4*3)� S�x�;=��j�&�U���ѵ���v ��4��[��]��� �� �U���o�A��_� � ��"
Under the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) we have developed an enviable reputation for leadership on these issues. h�T�A�0�������f"DC For details and 2019 basis of preparation see Δ PricewaterhouseCoopers assured in 2018. Read about our strategy, governance and shares. Seeing Unilever recognised in 2019, therefore, as a leader in multiple external benchmarks, including the GlobeScan Sustainability Leaders Survey (for the ninth consecutive year); the World’s Most Effective Marketing Company; and as recipient of the prestigious Catalyst Award (for the company which has done most to accelerate the progress of women through workplace inclusion), were all special moments – as well as a spur to increase our efforts still further in these important areas. Brackets around the corresponding actuals indicate that we have reduced our footprints by the numbers quoted.+ Target approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative.^ Restated from 0.20 kg/tonne of production due to a classification error during the data reporting process.¤ 2019 Total Recordable Frequency Rate (TRFR) includes for the first time all acquisitions which operate as decentralised business units, as we now have processes in place to collect the data. We also grew across each of our three global Divisions, which was encouraging and reflects the inherent strengths of our brands and our portfolio. We’re doing a lot.
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Annual Report and Accounts 2019 Highlights
Many of our brands already do this, to great effect, but we now intend to make it an integral feature of every brand. Sluggish economies and a high degree of geopolitical uncertainty are inevitably impacting consumer confidence and spending, which in turn is intensifying competition in the retail sector. We are also doing all we can to ensure business continuity and our teams are working tirelessly to help mitigate the risks. A strong performance in the emerging markets – growing at over 5% – was an undoubted highlight. Explore our latest news and stories covering innovation, our people, sustainability, marketing and more…We are widely recognised as a preferred employer, both by graduates and experienced professionals – find out why.Our dedicated section for investors. First, we will continue to use our size and scale to help drive change through our extended value chain.
Second, we will make our product brands even more prominent vehicles for driving social and environmental change. Turnover growth averaged 1.6% over five years The performance of our recently acquired prestige beauty brands – which grew double-digit – was also a highlight, further establishing Unilever as an important player in this highly attractive and fast-growing segment of the market.
