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Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman on Business as a Force for Social Change

Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman on Business as a Force for Social Change

Update: 2023-10-16

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Paul Polman is the legendary former CEO of Unilever and a global leader in combating climate change and promoting corporate responsibility. Reflecting on his career during and after Unilever, Polman explains how a company can achieve robust financial performance while playing an active role in solving the most pressing challenges facing society today.

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Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman on Business as a Force for Social Change

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