The global Giant of Unilever consumer products, in collaboration with Regional Biggies Lulu and Emirates Nature-WWF, has unleashed a unique sustainability campaign in the EAU and the broader consumers that lead to the region to reinvent the being and the benefits for the environment and the discount of the supply of products of products and the vimonel.
The main tactical strategy change is already giving its fruits, with the initiative to impulse smart initiative that increases sales due to two-digit figures from month to month for the specialization of Anglo-Holandic consumption products.
The company has also acting the popular influential of social networks and Dubai-based content creators, such as Amar & Rim-Amarandrim, and Shihab al Hashemi-Shihabkoo, to amplify their campaign messages on social networks.
In addition, it has also implemented an aggressive omnichannel media strategy to deepen consumer participation and the scope of the campaign, tension radio, experiences in the mall and digital content that is estimated to already obtain around 7 million video views and counting.
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However, Gupta, who assumed the position in his new role earlier this month, said that although consumer consciousness about sustainability has grown, the challenge remains the conversion of that consciousness into a significant action on the shelf.
“This initiative also highlights the public-private associations and the participation of the community as a key to close the gap between consciousness and tangible action that advance to the ancient of the ambitious environmental objectives of the EAU,” he said.
Unilever’s senior executive said such initiatives are scalable and act as plans for expansion in other markets in the region, “reinforcing our regional leadership in sustainable business transformation.”
Change consumer’s perception is still a great challenge
Industry observers, however, said that, although Unilever’s campaign directly addresses the challenge of changing consumer behaviors deeply rooted in emphasizing the power of education in changing perceptions and driving actions, relatively high prices for products or organic, organic products remain an important barrier for sustainable purchases.
While consumers are increasingly prioritized sustainability, many still perceive organic products as more exempt or beyond what they are willing to pay, they said.
The Global Sustainability Study of 2024 conducted by Simon-Kucher, a leading global price consultant, also showed that affordability is the main factor that prevents the mass adoption of sustainable goods, thought the will of the consumer to pay a PREMAS Hass
Similarly, recently Bain & Company research discovered that although US consumers are open to pay a 11 percent premium for sustainable products, thesis items have a higher 28 percent price, which creates a gap between intention and affordability.
“Unilever has long recognized this challenge, so our recent campaign deliberately approached the price barrier,” Gupts said.
He said that when combining incentives at the product level, such as discounts with initiatives that link purchases with tangible environmental benefits, the company’s new campaign in the EAU made sustainability feel less as an election, every day.
“Our first sustainability campaign concluded aimed at helping, educating, encouraging and encouraging consumers to buy sustainable products and become an integral part of the solution and support restoration,” he said.
However, Gupta said the industry must continue working to close the price gap because “when sustainability becomes the easy option, it becomes the predetermined choice.”
Unilever Arab Green Campaign
Gupta said Unilever Arabia is actively addressing the value action gap through education, the shoves in the store and the shocking narrative.
“Our campaign -” great offer for all ” – Combined promotions of products with environmental action, such as restoring 6,000 mangroves, which will compensate approximately 120,000 kg or co₂ for about five years.
“Store interventions, educational activities and consumption commitment in Lulu Barsha, a dedicated micrositium and a strategic placement of products aimed at making sustainable purchases more intuitive and rewarding,” he said.
Gupta also cited the findings of Kantar’s independent research, studying the impact of the company’s campaign, which 67 percent of Eau consumers felt empowered to make green decisions in the future, while campaign consciousness.
“Our findings reveal that by making sustainability more accessible, through education, visibility and rewards, consumers are increasingly willing to participate.
“However, we also believe that boosting the change in lasting behavior requires time and constant commitment of the brand.”
Uneilever Regional Honcho, based in Dubai, also revealed that the company’s sustainability initiatives are not limited to the EAU, but are integrated into multiple brands and markets.
While this began locally, it aligns with our broader global commitments, such as achieving net emissions of zero in our value chain by 2039 and implementing regenerative agricultural practices in 1 million hectares by 2030, he said.
“For about 15 years, sustainability has been fundamental for Unilever’s mission, starting with the Unilever Sustainable Life Plan (USLP). Today, our focused strategy covers the weather, nature, plastics and livelihoods,” Gupta said.
