Published : 19 Jul 2026, 07:20 PM
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has won the "Most Sustainable Company of the Year" and "Most Sustainable FMCG Company of the Year" titles at the SDG Brand Champion Awards 2026.
The company also received the SDG Brand Champion award in the Sustainable Partnerships and Institutions category for its “Shohojatra: Co-Creating Impact” initiative, taking its total honours at this year's event to five, according to a media statement.
The awards, organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum as part of the Bangladesh Sustainable Summit, recognise organisations advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through responsible business practices, innovation, collaboration and measurable impact.
Alongside its three category wins, Unilever Bangladesh received honourable mentions in Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure for its “Smart Customer Logistics & Trade” programme, and in Responsible Consumption and Production for “U-Refill 2.0 and Reengineering Packaging”.
“These recognitions highlight Unilever Bangladesh’s efforts to build effective partnerships, advance innovation across its operations and promote more responsible models of consumption and production,” the statement read.
“Through these initiatives, the company collaborates with government institutions, development organisations, communities and other partners to create scalable and lasting impact.”
The awards were received on behalf of Unilever Bangladesh by Human Resources Director Syeda Durdana Kabir and Customer Business Development Head Shadman Sadikin in the presence of business leaders, development partners and sustainability experts.
Unilever Bangladesh has operated in the country for more than six decades, “embedding sustainability into its business and operations throughout”.
Through its brands, innovations and partnerships, the company says it remains committed to supporting Bangladesh's development priorities while creating long-term value for consumers, communities and the environment.