This week the eyes of the world are, once again, on Paris as world leaders gather for the COP21 climate summit.
The tragic events of Nov. 13 will be in the forefront of our minds of course. The events of that night shook us — we feared for our colleagues, our families and our friends.
But it means I will head to Paris with even more determination — to support this great city and to ensure we don’t waste this opportunity to make a difference. The decisions made at the Paris climate conference affect everyone and everyone has a role to play in making sure we get the agreement we need. Make no mistake, a failure to secure an ambitious consensus at COP21 could have a devastating impact on the future of our planet. The stakes really are that high.
About the author
Paul Polman@PaulPolman
Paul Polman was the CEO of Unilever from 2009 to 2018. Polman is also the co-founder and chair of IMAGINE and the founder of the Kilimanjaro Blind Trust charity. He is a speaker on philanthropy, leadership, innovation, and sustainability. Polman is the author of “Net Positive: How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take.”
