Best Practices WEPs Signatory Indonesia: Unilever Indonesia

Summary

Herni Raharja, Chairman of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Board at Unilever Indonesia, highlights the company's commitment to gender equality and empowerment. Unilever fosters an inclusive workplace where both women and men have equal opportunities to maximize their potential. This is reflected in their leadership structure, maternity and paternity leave policies, and initiatives like the Women of Engineering Fellowship. Unilever also focuses on gender equality, support for individuals with disabilities, and eliminating discrimination. Their efforts have earned recognition, including the Flying Swords Indonesia award, reinforcing their commitment to empowering women and creating an inclusive work environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Unilever Indonesia's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Board is dedicated to promoting equal opportunities for both women and men in the workplace.
• 😀 6 out of 10 directors at Unilever Indonesia are women, including the current president director, and 50% of senior management positions are also held by women.
• 😀 Unilever Indonesia provides 4 months of maternity leave for women and 3 weeks of paternity leave for men to support parents.
• 😀 Since 2017, Unilever has been running the Women of Engineering Fellowship to support women pursuing careers in engineering, a field traditionally dominated by men.
• 😀 Unilever Indonesia launched new commitments on June 1st, focusing on gender equality, disability inclusion, and the elimination of discrimination and stigma by 2025.
• 😀 By 2025, Unilever Indonesia aims for gender equality at all levels within the company, including 4,000 frontline women workers trained in harassment intervention.
• 😀 Unilever is focusing on creating more inclusive advertisements for all its brands and driving initiatives to promote tolerance and eliminate discrimination within the company.
• 😀 Unilever Indonesia signed the CEO Statement on Women's Empowerment Principles, demonstrating its commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment.
• 😀 Unilever Indonesia won the 2020 Flying Swords Indonesia Award for Gender Inclusiveness, reaffirming its commitment to advancing women's empowerment in the company.
• 😀 Herni Raharja, as chairman of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Board, envisions a future where women have equal opportunities, without stereotypes, and are supported in advancing their careers.
• 😀 The creation of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Board at Unilever Indonesia reflects the company's commitment to gender equality and empowering women, aligning with its global business strategy of creating a more tolerant and inclusive world.

Q & A

What is the primary goal of Unilever Indonesia's Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Board?

The primary goal of the EDI Board is to ensure equal opportunities for both men and women to maximize their potential and advance their careers within the company.

How many women are currently in leadership positions at Unilever Indonesia?

Six out of ten members of the Board of Directors at Unilever Indonesia are women, including the current President Director.

What maternity and paternity leave benefits does Unilever Indonesia offer?

Unilever Indonesia provides four months of maternity leave for mothers and three weeks of paternity leave for fathers.

What is the Women of Engineering LC Fellowship program at Unilever?

The Women of Engineering LC Fellowship program, launched in 2017, supports women pursuing careers in engineering, a field traditionally dominated by men, by providing inspiration, career stories, and mentoring opportunities.

What commitment did Unilever Indonesia make on June 1st (Pancasila Day)?

Unilever Indonesia launched a series of new commitments focusing on three pillars: gender equality, equality for people with disabilities, and the elimination of discrimination and stigma.

What is Unilever Indonesia's gender equality goal for 2025?

By 2025, Unilever Indonesia aims to achieve gender equality at all levels within the organization.

How does Unilever Indonesia plan to address harassment in the workplace?

Unilever Indonesia plans to provide training and interventions on harassment for 4,000 frontline women employees across the country by 2025.

What is the focus of Unilever Indonesia's efforts to eliminate discrimination and stigma?

Unilever Indonesia is focusing on creating more inclusive advertisements for all brands and increasing initiatives within the company to promote tolerance and remove discrimination.

What significant award did Unilever Indonesia receive in 2020?

Unilever Indonesia won the Flying Swords Indonesia 2020 award, particularly in the gender inclusivity category, affirming its commitment to women's empowerment.

What is Unilever's global strategy that aligns with their focus on diversity and inclusion?

Unilever’s global strategy, called Unilever Compass, aims to create a more tolerant and inclusive world, which aligns with their commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.