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
I discovered a long time ago that if I focus on doing the right thing for the long term to improve the lives of consumers and customers all over the world, the business results will come.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focusing on long-term goals and improving lives leads to business success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of prioritizing ethical practices and consumer welfare over immediate profits. Paul Polman suggests that by committing to doing the right thing and enhancing the quality of life for customers globally, businesses will naturally achieve positive results in the long run, highlighting that sustainable growth stems from a focus on genuine value creation.
Themes
Long TermBusinessSuccessConsumerEthicalValueImprovement
In practice
Example use cases
In a business seminar about sustainable practices.
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