HUL's Commitment to

Corporate Social
Responsibility
At Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), we are dedicated to community outreach
and sustainable living through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Policy.
Our focus is on ethical, socially responsible business practices that benefit all
stakeholders.

by Rani Kalani
HUL's CSR Agenda
Governance
We focus on effective
governance, implementation,
and monitoring of our CSR
policy to align with our
Compass strategy.
Compass Strategy Legal Compliance
Our CSR activities We comply with the
concentrate on promoting Companies Act, 2013, and
health, hygiene, and nutrition; CSR guidelines and ensure
environmental sustainability that all our activities align
and water conservation; rural with legal regulations.
development, skill
development,
entrepreneurship, and
education; and disaster
response.
The Compass Strategy: Environmental
Sustainability

Reducing Carbon Conserving Water Minimizing Waste

Emissions
We reduce carbon emissions to
promote sustainable living and
reduce our environmental impact.
We promote water conservation
by ensuring optimal use and
recycling of water in our
manufacturing and production
processes.
We aim to minimize waste
generation and support a zero-
waste economy by recycling and
reusing materials.
The Compass Strategy: Health and Well-
Being of People
Nutrition and Sanitation

We support nutrition and sanitation initiatives

that improve people's overall wellbeing and
quality of life.

1 2 3

Product Development Community Outreach

We focus on developing and promoting products We engage in community outreach programs that
that contribute to better personal health and aim to uplift underserved communities and
hygiene. empower individuals.
The Compass Strategy: Social Inclusivity
and Fairness
1 Empowerment
We believe in empowering
individuals to fulfill their
potential, promoting
gender equality and
supporting women.
2 Community Support
We engage in activities that
contribute positively to
society, particularly in
underserved areas by
supporting rural
development and skill
enhancement initiatives.
3 Ability-Inclusive
We aim to create an ability-
inclusive environment,
where everyone has an
opportunity to learn, grow,
and prosper.
HUL's Governance Mechanism
The Board of
Directors
The Board of Directors monitors
CSR program performance and
ensures funds are invested as
approved.
The Chief Financial
Officer
The Chief Financial Officer
certifies proper fund utilization,
ensuring the creation of
maximum social value from
every rupee spent.
The CSR Committee
The CSR Committee oversees
CSR performance and
compliance, ensuring CSR
activities align with HUL's
Compass strategy.
HUL's Guidance for CSR
Programmes
We have created a detailed guide to help you implement CSR programs that
align with regulatory norms. Our Annexure B has in-depth information on CSR
obligations, selection, implementation, and monitoring.
HUL's Mission and Audience
Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's largest fast-moving consumer
goods company. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people all over
India through our products and services. Our target audience is everyone in
India and beyond who wants to live a better life. We follow the type of guidance
provided by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), which helps us measure and
improve our sustainability practices.
Conclusion and Amendment
The Governing Board
The Governing Board
reserves the right to amend
this CSR policy as it deems
necessary to align it with
statutory CSR guidelines and
legal requirements.
Limitation of Surplus
We do not expect to generate
extra funds from CSR
activities. If any surplus
occurs, they will be utilized in
accordance with legal
provisions.
Maintaining Best
Practices
We strive to maintain best
practices and ethical
standards in our CSR
activities to ensure maximum
social impact generation from
our initiatives.