EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENTThe 2017 Unilever Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP) updates our previous 2014 UnileverResponsible Sourcing Policy. Unilever will verify alignment to and implementation ofthe RSP’s Mandatory Requirements through the use of supplier self-declaration, onlineassessments and – for designated high-risk countries and supplier types – independentverification including third-party audits.The implementation process will encompass a process suitable for small businesses aswell as large businesses with well-established compliance programmes.