Unilever Is Growing By Doing Good And Being Pro-Environment, CEO Says

Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan has enabled the company to grow its business while reducing its environmental footprint and expanding its overall social impact, according to company CEO Paul Polman. USLP has also helped the company grow by focusing on external issues, including food security, deforestation, and sanitation. Since assuming the CEO job in 2009, Polman said he has seen more companies adopting a more environment-friendly and responsible business model due to moral and business reasons. Polman said that in his eight years as CEO, the greatest thing he has done is helping strengthen the company’s corporate values and widening the talent pool that will help ensure future success. Working for the common good and the power of purpose, passion, and positive attitude are the greatest lessons he has learned during his tenure with Unilever.