DARK SECRETS: Paul polman - The Real Truth

Primark, Magnum, Castrol... who’s next? Why Britain’s top brands are being sold or split by their owners

A weak pound and a sluggish economy mean some of our top brands are up for grabs

The Independent UK · Mar 26

‘Moral imperative’: Hundreds of UK business leaders demand action on Israel

More than 700 acclaimed professionals call for arms embargo, sanctions and scrutiny as Gaza faces darkest days.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2025

Inside Nelson Peltz's civil war at Unilever

Also: BP falls back in love with oil, an attempted coup at City Developments Limited.

Fortune · Feb 27, 2025

Plastics are in our air, food, and water. A reckoning is coming–and smart businesses can see it

The clear call to reduce total new plastic production is novel–and vital, writes Paul Polman. But oil lobbyists are trying to undermine it.

Fortune · May 24, 2023

Companies paying ‘lip service’ to sustainability

The former boss of global giant Unilever says companies are paying "lip service" to sustainability, while regenerative agriculture must be made more appealing.

The New Daily · Mar 24, 2023

Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman: 'Climate is no longer a peripheral issue'

"The most resilient, innovative, attractive companies are moving from a risk to reward mentality.”

Fortune · Nov 28, 2022

Paul Polman: The world needs a Marshall Plan to fight climate change

Paul Polman, the former CEO of Unilever turned climate campaigner, writes about a disappointing COP27–and the promise of business-led solutions.

Fortune · Nov 24, 2022

The war on ‘woke capitalism’

Rightwing populists and industry sceptics are mounting a backlash against a vision for business that looks beyond profits

Financial Times · May 27, 2022

Fiddling with the energy price cap is the tip of the iceberg. More needs to be done

Ofgem’s more important ideas include ringfencing customers’ deposits – it’s time the regulator got a move on

The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022