Environmental Pillar Innovation Unilever's Use lifecycle evaluation in new product design and on current products to better understand the environmental effects of the products and find ways to minimize them . Unilever's Research to find ways to reduce the environmental effects of goods and practices . Sourcing . Unilever's Engage manufacturers in order to reduce in environmental footprint . Unilever's Engage with suppliers and farmers through the Sustainable Agriculture Code 2017, a set of strict guidelines aimed at enhancing the supply chain, including legal enforcement, no deforestation, soil and water management, waste, and biodiversity