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“We cannot choose between [economic] growth and sustainability - we must have both”

Quote by Paul Polman

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Paul Polman, born on July 11, 1956, is a distinguished business leader from the Netherlands. He served as the CEO of Unilever, where he led the company's sustainable development strategy, making it a global model for sustainability. Polman is renowned for his commitment to social responsibility and environmental protection. more

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