Empowering women is one of the most important things we - and indeed, every business - can do. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
If the world wants a climate deal and new development agenda that's good for the economy, for the poor, and for businesses,… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
If you work at an insurance company that sells premiums you wouldn't even sell to your mother, how happy would you feel… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Business has a responsibility and opportunity to be the driving force for the advancement of universal human rights. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
If we all act together - business, governments, NGOs and citizens and, especially, the young - just imagine the good we could… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Addressing the weaknesses of capitalism will require us, above all, to do two things: first, to take a long-term perspective, and second,… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Businesses and governments need to work together and make a joint commitment if we want to address climate change effectively and quickly. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
It is not possible to have a strong, functioning business in a world of increasing inequality, poverty, and climate change. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
P&G started in 1837, Nestle in 1857. These companies have been around for so long because they are in tune with society.… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
We all have responsibility to stop violence and discrimination against women, whether it's in our businesses, in our homes, or on our… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Provocative and challenging The Social License makes a compelling case for why companies must look to increase their positive social impact as… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Leading businesses are making large strides in ensuring a sustainable future, but ultimately, they can only do so much. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
The last few months have seen a welcome race to the top. Consumers have sent companies a clear signal that they do… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Around the world, businesses and investors are increasingly taking action to climate-proof their own organizations. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Purpose has always been part of Unilever's DNA. Our founder, William Lever, built a business around the sale of Lifebuoy soap that… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Renewable energy could reduce emissions but also create jobs and improve public health. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
When women are provided with training and entrepreneurial opportunities in distribution networks, they become role models in their communities, showing it is possible to… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I don't subscribe to, 'Here are the top ten tips to successful leadership,' or, 'How to learn leadership in ten minutes.' A leader is… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I grew up in a small town in the Netherlands which, for years, had been a center of textile production. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I do not work for the shareholder, to be honest. I work for the customer. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
The moment you discover in life that it's not about yourself, that it is about investing in others, I think you're entering a steadier… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
In certain cases, empowering women starts with making their lives easier and removing unnecessary burdens. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
As CEO of Unilever, my personal mission is to galvanize our company to be an effective force for good. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, people will follow you or people will be energised by you if they buy into your vision or… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I discovered a long time ago that if I focus on doing the right thing for the long term to improve the lives of… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
