UNILEVER PLC

Our investigation standards require us to record and assess all Code concerns

reported, however they are raised. Once a report is received, it is formally

acknowledged and triaged by a Committee to determine whether a Business

Integrity investigation is required.

Business Integrity ensures that investigations are timely, objective and impartial.

All Business Integrity Officers are trained on Unilever’s standards and processes

and are required to uphold these at all times. Officers are posted around the

world to respond to cases, with oversight from a central Business Integrity team.

Investigation reports tie allegations to Code requirements, summarise evidence

and findings, and outline corrective actions and recommended sanctions.

Completed reports are reviewed and approved by the Global Head of

Investigations. In cases involving public bribery or senior executives, the Chief

Legal Officer and Chief Business Integrity Officer oversee investigations, with an

ad hoc Business Integrity Committee determining sanctions, regardless of the

executive’s location.

We encourage engagement from the initial reporter to facilitate the investigation,

while maintaining confidentiality. Where appropriate and possible, we aim to

provide transparency on the investigation’s progress and anticipated completion.

It is the responsibility of the Business Integrity Committees to ensure timely

investigation of all potential Code breaches raised within 60 days. Final

determination may take longer depending on the nature and complexity of the

concern.

Breaches of the COBP or Code Policies are shared with various oversight

committees when required, including the Unilever Board’s Corporate

Responsibility and Audit Committees, the Unilever Leadership Executive, and the

Global Code and Policy Committee.