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Jul 04, 2023
The book, 'Net Positive', reveals key lessons from Unilever and other pioneering companies around the world about how one can profit from fixing the world's problems, instead of creating them. Through this book, former Unilever CEO Paul Polman and Sustainability Expert Andrew Winston explode fifty years of corporate dogma.
In order to succeed in the present and future, companies should strive to have a positive impact on the world by giving back more than they consume or harm. The book defines a 'Net Positive' company as:
(1.) One that enhances the well-being of all individuals it interacts with.
(3.) One that assumes responsibility for the social and environmental consequences generated by its business model.
(4.) One that collaborates with competitors, civil society, and governments to bring about transformative change.
It engagingly highlights the importance of creating a sustainable, fair, and compassionate world, while also achieving financial success. Fast-paced with a proactive tone, this book will not only instill passion but also guide you on what to do to make your company Net Positive today.
It is ideal for Corporate Directors, KMPs, Sustainability Professionals, Business Leaders, Senior Executives, Startup founders, and the Broader Business & Boardroom Community.
He is a Business leader, Climate and Equality Campaigner who works to accelerate action by business to achieve the UN Global Goals of Unilever from 2009 to 2019 and has been described by the Financial Times as a standout CEO of the past decade.
He is a globally recognised expert on megatrends and how to build companies that thrive by serving the world. Named to Thinkers50 list of the top management thinkers in the world, he is the author of the bestsellers Green to Gold, The Big Pivot, and most recently, Net Positive. He has received degrees in economics, business, and environmental management from Princeton, Columbia, and Yale.
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