I discovered a long time ago that if I focus on doing the right thing for the long term to improve the… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
The ideal is a world in which every woman and girl can create the kind of life she wishes to lead, unconstrained… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
The very essence of capitalism is under threat as business is now seen as a personal wealth accumulator. We have to bring… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Imagine all the food mankind has produced over the past 8,000 years. Now consider that we need to produce that same amount… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
The young give us hope because young people are certain their best days still lie ahead - which explains why they're absolutely… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Every region in the world faces challenges - and Africa is hugely diverse, so its own challenges are varied. — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
I don't think our fiduciary duty is to put shareholders first. I say the opposite. What we firmly believe is that if… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
My fear is a fear of being obsolete. This is a world that changes very fast, and one of the main human… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
This world is changing enormously. In any position in a company you need to work very hard on learning new skills every… — 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
There are billions of people in the world who deserve the better quality of life that products such as soap, shampoo, and… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
My own fear, if I have one myself, is a fear of being obsolete. This is a world that changes very fast,… — 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
Many companies are disappointing the citizens of this world by manipulating labor rates, putting horse meat instead of beef out there, or… — Paul Polman Copy Share Image
Looking at the world through a sustainability lens not only helps us 'future proof' our supply chain, it also fuels innovation and… — 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
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
