Sustainability makes good business sense, and we're all on the same team at the end of the day. That's the truth about the human condition.
Paul PolmanRead
Business must go on reiterating its absolute commitment to embedding human rights in all it does, driving industry change through collaboration with governments, international organizations, and each other.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance for businesses to prioritize human rights and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive positive change.
Paul Polman's quote underscores the crucial role of businesses in effectively integrating human rights into their operations. He advocates for a collaborative approach, where businesses partner with governments, international organizations, and each other to create significant industry-wide changes that uphold ethical standards and promote social responsibility.
Themes
BusinessHuman RightsCollaborationIndustry ChangeResponsibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a corporate presentation on social responsibility initiatives.
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