Unilever is one of the first major global companies to declare a commitment to sustainability and is actively embedding responsible management practices across its global operations Unilever is one of the world�s largest and oldest consumer goods companies. With foundations stretching back to 1883 when Sunlight Soap was launched in the UK by Unilever�s founder, today the company employs almost 150,000 employees across 54 countries and generates more than �50 billion (A$70.3 billion) per year in revenue.