A growing movement advocates for businesses to profit by solving global challenges, with leaders recognizing opportunities in cleaner, more inclusive economies.

Many leadership traits are evergreen, including sharp strategy and an ability to take tough decisions. Today’s volatile and fast-changing world also demands leaders who are brave and collaborative, and who embrace their humanity and humility. All systems change starts with human change, and supporting the next generation of courageous leaders is essential for building the companies, organisations and institutions that will safeguard our future.

Corporate leaders are expected to uphold human values like dignity and equity, as these principles foster stability, predictability, and human potential.

The finance industry is driving change toward a net-zero economy, with trillions of dollars allocated to ESG funds and fossil fuel divestment gaining momentum.

Ahead of COP15, companies step up call on governments to introduce mandatory assessment and reporting of businesses’ impact on nature and biodiversity

The demand for gender equality is now.

Paul Polman urges business leaders to find their voice as reform edges into reach.

Latest on the impact of COVID, climate change and the data revolution on disability inclusion, with a spotlight on the travel industry.

Ahead of a make-or-break COP28, Paul re-joins leaders from across society and around the world to help accelerate the shift to a clean and just low-carbon economy.

The Business Commission to Tackle Inequality outlines 10 actions companies can take to address economic and social inequality.

The appointment comes as the industry collective sets out plans to reduce emissions deeper into the value chain

Following a week-long sit-in by anti-fossil fuel campaigners, 14,000 undergrads and postgraduate students will have to take the course from 2024, in a world-first move. 6000 academic staff will receive climate training.

Paul Polman serves as a business leader and advocate for climate action and equality, working at the intersection of global business, government, and civil society to address shared challenges. He participated in the United Nations panel that developed the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

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Paul Polman advocates for five accelerators—business transformation, leadership development, capital movement, government partnerships, and rights advocacy—to address global challenges.