Unilever sets new climate goals despite pushback by stock market investors

In its latest climate plan, the maker of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Lynx deodorant said it’s aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade.

Most of Unilever's emissions come from the value chain. Picture: AP Photo/Toby Talbot

Grocery giant Unilever is announcing more ambitious emissions-cutting goals, targeting suppliers and even the shops that stock its brands, despite concerns from investors that non-financial objectives have become a distraction for the company.

In its latest climate plan, the maker of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Lynx deodorant said it’s aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions associated with the retailing and consumption of its goods by the end of the decade.