Paul Polman

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In this first issue, I share an exclusive preview of my new book, Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take, written with my good friend Andrew Winston. We wrote this book because we believe that, with enough courage and partnership, an accelerated transformation of our private sector is now within reach, putting business in greater service of our societies and our environment. It’s not easy, but for the sake of our shared future, our common humanity and our one planet, it will be worth it. Are you ready?

This is one toxic relationship that really needs to break up.

Take a minute to watch this fantastic film from Make My Money Matter showing how our banks are in a hidden relationship with oil companies.

In the last 12 months, Barclays, HSBC, Santander, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest have provided a staggering $37 billion to the fossil fuel industry. Together, they’re fuelling climate change.
 
This dysfunctional couple is trashing the planet. Time to part company💔👇

Sustainable Development Goals can help us solve the defining issues of our time. Innovative business can lead the way. After all its purpose is to serve - not take from - the communities and societies it relies on.

Happy New Year to all! Let's make 2017 the year of real action for people and planet. Business can lead the way #SDGs

Nothing worth achieving is ever easy. Great quote on perseverance #WednesdayWisdom

Purpose goes hand in hand with profit. Unilever’s purpose-driven brands growing 50% faster than rest of business, driving 60% of our growth in 2016

Millennials are purpose driven and determined to make a positive difference. Optimistic about the future #wef17 #betterbiz

Capitalism has been responsible for the growth and prosperity that has done so much to enhance our lives.

But it is a damaged ideology, whose credibility is fatally compromised because of the perverse outcomes it has engineered: runaway climate change, the biggest inter-generational crime ever committed; and gross inequality, a scar on the conscience of humanity.

That’s why we need to reinvent capitalism for the 21st century. We need a new model of sustainable and inclusive capitalism.

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Humbled to receive my KBE from Greg Clark MP, a true honour. Britain has shown wonderful leadership in many areas - tackling corruption, forced labour & modern slavery and disability inclusion. This award is dedicated to all still left behind, #SDGs are more important than ever.

Fully agree. Moving to circular economy will drive stronger businesses, stronger global economy

Not fair. Have to judge christmas baking at Unilever and declare winner. They all are. Best part of job