Key Points:
During her time as Unilever’s CSO, Marmot has played a crucial role in advancing the company’s sustainability goals, including achieving net-zero across its value chain by 2039 and reducing emissions by 100% by 2030.
Unilever successfully met its 2025 target of reducing scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by 70% in 2023, primarily through the use of renewable electricity and energy efficiency programs.
Insight:
Since joining Unilever in 2007, Marmot has spearheaded the company’s sustainability efforts, working closely with various stakeholders such as governments, investors, and NGOs to drive positive change. She expressed gratitude for the opportunity to lead Unilever’s external engagement and sustainability work globally.
In her recent announcement of stepping down as CSO, Marmot praised the journey from the inception of the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan to the present as an incredible experience filled with meaningful partnerships and achievements.
As Stewart takes over the sustainability leadership role, the transition signals a new chapter for Unilever’s sustainability initiatives, although the exact title for his position has not yet been confirmed by the company.