Paul Polman Quotes

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Paul Polman

Profession : Businessman

Birth : July 11, 1956

In certain cases, empowering women starts with making their lives easier and removing unnecessary burdens.

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When we empower women, society benefits, grows, and thrives.

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Many businesses understand the advantages of gender parity.

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Let's work together to make our economies strong and our climate sustainable. It can be done.

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It is not possible to have a strong, functioning business in a world of increasing inequality, poverty, and climate change.

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Purpose has always been part of Unilever's DNA. Our founder, William Lever, built a business around the sale of Lifebuoy soap that was not only profitable and sustainable but also helped transform the health of the poor in Victorian Britain.

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More and more businesses are seeing the potential of a more sustainable business model, driven both by the firm belief that business can be a force for good and by the realization that the cost of inaction often exceeds the cost of action - notably when it comes to the growing threat of climate change and water scarcity.

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Consumers in both emerging and developed markets want it all - high-performing products, the right price, and a purpose that they can connect with.

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We need new, dynamic models for growth through the sharing economy, using big data to unlock new insights and adopting closed-loop cycles.

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Every few decades, we have an opportunity to make a drastic change to the way we live our lives. We get a chance to design the building blocks of our daily routines, the infrastructure that will support and accompany us for the years to come - from the trains and trams we ride, the offices we work in, to the energy that powers our homes.

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Land is a great example of how we can manage and invest in sustainable infrastructure for economic, social, and environmental gains. Its use - and misuse - is at the heart of the challenge for food, fuel, and fibre.

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We all have responsibility to stop violence and discrimination against women, whether it's in our businesses, in our homes, or on our streets.

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Empowering women is one of the most important things we - and indeed, every business - can do.

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At Unilever, we are committed to building an inclusive organisation where all individuals feel safe, valued, and supported - irrespective of gender, background, or any other difference.

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The moral case for gender equality is obvious. It should not need any explanation.

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The young give us hope because young people are certain their best days still lie ahead - which explains why they're absolutely convinced they can change the world for the better.

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While we have created prosperity for many, too many are being left behind.

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We can no longer pretend that business is immune from the rising tide of environmental or social challenges or that companies can create value in isolation from the communities of which they are a part.

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It only takes a handful of sizeable companies to reach a tipping point and to transform markets.

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As economies have evolved, the nature of work has always changed.

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