External commentary & assurance

Here we share external views on our strategy and reporting.

An external view

Lips icon from Our LogoOur strategy and reporting is strengthened by the feedback we get from our stakeholders. This year we have again asked the external experts that make up the Unilever Sustainable Development Group for their views on our progress to date. Internal and external assurance is also an important part of our approach.

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External commentary

Our external advisers – the Unilever Sustainable Development Group – share their views on Unilever's progress.

Assurance

Deloitte LLP has provided limited assurance on ten environmental and occupational safety performance indicators.

GRI Index

This index provides an overview of our reporting against the GRI G3 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. Our self-assessment of our Sustainable Development Report 2009 indicates that we are a B+ reporter.