Dove, the global personal care brand, has entered a five-year sponsorship agreement with the Women's National Football Conference, supporting women’s empowerment in a traditionally male-dominated sport by backing initiatives that promote inclusion and equity.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Unilever, the maker of Dove, over allegations that its environmental claims may be misleading. The inquiry focuses on whether Unilever’s use of vague language and imagery exaggerates the natural benefits of its products, raising concerns of corporate greenwashing.

Greenpeace UK exposes Dove’s continued production and distribution of toxic single-use plastic sachets, which contribute to severe plastic pollution, clog local waste systems, and increase flooding risks for marginalized communities in countries like India, Indonesia, and the Philippines. This stands in stark contrast to its 'Real Beauty' campaign pledges of empowerment and social responsibility.

A Greenpeace investigation reveals that Dove is releasing 12,000 unrecyclable plastic sachets every minute, contributing to severe environmental degradation and posing risks to vulnerable communities across the Global South.

Unilever's CEO defended the decision to continue operations in Russia, asserting that the company does not profit from its activities there. This decision, which also affects brands such as Dove, has raised concerns about corporate complicity in supporting an authoritarian regime amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Dove announced a partnership with community organizer Zyahna Bryant, a fat liberation activist, sparking boycott calls due to her controversial involvement in a dispute over remarks made at a protest. The move underscores Dove's commitment to body positivity and inclusive activism despite backlash from critics.

In a letter dated July 11, 2023, Unilever’s Chief Business Operations and Supply Chain Officer confirmed that the company will comply with Russian conscription laws, meaning that its Russian employees may be drafted into military service. This decision, aimed at avoiding the risk of the business being appropriated by the Russian state, has drawn criticism given the potential negative impact on worker rights and the broader support of authoritarian practices.

An article published on July 3, 2023 reported that Unilever, the parent company of Dove, has been designated by the Ukrainian government as an international sponsor of war amid criticism for continuing its business operations in Russia. This development raises ethical and public accountability concerns for the brand.

Unilever, the maker of Dove soap, has announced its full exit from the Russian and Belarus markets by selling its operations to Arnest Group. This decision, driven by sustained pressure from civil society and anti-authoritarian groups, aims to cut off financial support to a regime implicated in war crimes, though critics note the move came too late.

Dove has partnered with LinkedIn to help pass The CROWN Act and conduct a workplace discrimination study highlighting systemic race-based hair bias against Black women. The initiative aims to educate hiring managers and reshape professional standards nationwide.

Dove has partnered with LinkedIn to support The CROWN Act, an initiative aimed at ending race-based hair discrimination in the workplace. The collaboration includes offering free LinkedIn Learning courses, co-commissioning a research study on workplace bias, and public advocacy to reform hiring practices and elevate marginalized voices.

Critics, including Greenpeace and regulatory bodies, have highlighted that Dove products, part of Unilever’s portfolio, contribute significantly to environmental degradation through the production of unrecyclable plastic sachets. Despite a strong marketing narrative around female empowerment and sustainability, Dove’s association with unsustainable packaging practices has raised serious concerns over corporate greenwashing.

Dove announced a pledge of $5 million over five years to combat systemic racism by expanding the CROWN Coalition, launching the CROWN Fund, and allocating 25% of its influencer budget to Black creators, representing a robust corporate commitment to social justice.