Unilever is one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with a portfolio of leading purposeful brands, an unrivalled presence in future growth markets, and a determinedly commercial focus as a sustainable business. We are creating value for our multiple stakeholders through the clear investment choices we have made in our Compass strategy which, along with our step-up in operational excellence, are improving the consistency and competitiveness of our performance. 2022 has been a year of significant change for Unilever. Our new Compass Organisation is designed to make us faster and simpler, more category-focused, and more accountable as a team. This Annual Report tells the story of 2022 through our five new Business Groups. It is a story of strong growth as we build towards our vision of demonstrating that sustainable business delivers winning performance.

Facing last year’s challenges was difficult, but doing so has only strengthened our resolve. Just as the COVID-19 pandemic began to ease, supply chain disruptions worsened, inflation surged and energy shortages took hold. The invasion of Ukraine and its knock-on effects were also felt around the world. Every business, community and household faced tough choices in navigating our turbulent world.

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is widely recognized for its expertise in creating state-of-the-art printing equipment, playing a pivotal role in shaping the print media landscape with their innovative and reliable solutions.

BYD, short for Build Your Dreams, is a prominent Chinese company and a leader in the fields of electric vehicles and renewable energy solutions. Known for its innovative approach in battery technology and sustainable transport solutions, BYD is at the forefront of the global shift towards green energy.

Airbus is known for its advanced aircraft designs and innovations in aviation technology. With a focus on sustainable and efficient air travel, Airbus continues to shape the future of aerospace with its cutting-edge solutions.

DB Schenker, a leading global logistics provider, offers comprehensive transportation and supply chain management solutions. Renowned for their innovation and expertise in logistics and freight services, they play a pivotal role in connecting markets and facilitating global trade.

Integre Trans is a rapidly growing logistics and transportation company, offering a wide range of freight and cargo services across Europe.

Girteka Logistics, one of Europe’s largest road transport companies, specializes in full truckload (FTL) logistics solutions across the continent. With a vast fleet and a commitment to efficiency and reliability, Girteka is a key player in the logistics and transportation industry.

Nike, the global sportswear giant, has been progressively working on sustainability initiatives in its operations and product development. The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact by focusing on sustainable materials, such as recycled polyester and organic cotton, in their clothing and footwear lines. Nike has set ambitious goals to minimize waste and carbon emissions in its supply chain, aiming for carbon neutrality and zero waste. Additionally, they’ve launched programs like “Move to Zero,” emphasizing sustainable innovation and encouraging consumer awareness about sustainability in the apparel and footwear industry.

The environmental challenges we face today are significant, and we are responding with urgency and dedication. We approach our work by focusing on fundamental questions. What matters most? And where can we make the greatest impact? These questions guide our work across our strategic pillars of climate change, resources, and smarter chemistry — and inform our goals in how we can best achieve change. We know we’re not alone in working to reduce our environmental footprint. So we’re engaging with others to support our efforts and find opportunities to lift local communities along the way.

One sentence – ‘for a better working life’ – shapes our understanding of our company’s responsibility and commitment to society and is the core of our CSR mission statement as our vision and guiding principle. This maxim describes the contribution that we make as a company and also helps motivate and guide our employees.

Clear and transparent reporting is vital for creating accountability and monitoring our performance. We continue to integrate our financial and sustainability reporting while increasing levels of disclosure across a range of channels, to meet the diverse needs of our different stakeholders and external reporting requirements. We’re committed to openly sharing our progress based on the best available data, and to improving our level of disclosure each year.

Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, offers a wide range of products and services for construction, renovation, and home maintenance. Known for its vast selection, expert advice, and commitment to customer service, Home Depot is a go-to destination for DIY enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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Global developments, such as climate change, poverty, and increasing inequality, are serious issues that all stakeholders in the worldwide economy must face. At SAP, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is part of our holistic sustainability framework. We put its purpose into action by helping the world run better and improving people’s lives with sustainability at the core. The SAP Corporate Social Responsibility (SAP CSR) team focuses on three pillars: accelerating social business, building future skills, and collaborating for sustainability.

Welcome to the Audi Report 2022, the combined annual and sustainability report of AUDI AG. This Report consolidates the financial perspective as well as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) topics.

The past financial year has seen IKEA navigate numerous challenges on the journey towards 2030 commitments. Nonetheless, in these times, it is more important than ever to stay committed to our sustainability strategy – it’s critical for our business and an important part of fulfilling our vision.

We take responsibility for providing exceptional quality and facilitating sustainable growth. DELIVERING EXCELLENCE IN A DIGITAL WORLD GLOBALIZATION DIGITALIZATION E-COMMERCE SUSTAINABILITY Demand for logistics continues to rise and we remain on course for growth. This is why we take responsibility not only for what we do, but for how we do it and the conditions under which our services are performed. In the future, we will focus even more consistently on harnessing the sustained potential for profitable long-term growth contained in our core logistics operations. As we do so, the logistics sector will be shaped by four major trends:

– We advance transformation on the basis of four strategic priorities – Sustainability is an integral part of our business: We apply our technologies and solutions to advance growth toward a sustainable future – Clear action fields and ambitions along our DEGREE framework

Nachhaltigkeit und soziale Verantwortung sind seit über zwei Jah- rzehnten Bestandteile unseres unternehmerischen Handelns. Unser Selbstverständnis als verantwortungsvolles Unternehmen haben wir in unserer Konzernstrategie festgeschrieben. Damit verpflichtenwirunszunachhaltigemHandelnentlangunserer Wertschöpfungskette – und dazu, zur Lösung ökologischer, ökono- mischer und sozialer Herausforderungen beizutragen.