United Nations Champion of the Earth 2015: Paul Polman CEO of Unilever
Geschreven op 4-10-2015 - Erik van Erne. Geplaatst in Duurzaam, Milieu
Paul Polman is a Champion of the Earth. Mr. Polman will be awarded the United Nations highest environmental accolade in the category of entrepreneurial vision for leading the private sector toward sustainability, both in his role as Unilever CEO and as a tireless advocate for more sustainable business models.
See also: Unilever Sustainable Living Plan: Sustainable Product Analyzer to Halve Environmental Impact – Unilever Gaat Voor 100% Duurzame Stroom in 2020 en 100% Duurzame Energie in 2030 – De Groenste CEO van Nederland: Paul Polman van Unilever
The Champions of the Earth award is the United Nations highest environmental honour recognizing visionary people and organisations all over the world that exemplify leadership and advocate action on sustainable development, climate change and a life of dignity for all. Past winners in the fields of policy, science, entrepreneurship, and civil society action include Sylvia Earle, Mario Molina, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Tommy Remengesau, Jr., Felipe Calderon, Tsakhia Elbergdoj, Al Gore, Mikhail Gorbachev and Marina Silva.
On 27 September 2015, UNEP honoured five individuals and organizations with the Champions of the Earth Award in New York. UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Ian Somerhalder emceed the Gala with Nikki Reed and fellow UNEP Goodwill Ambassador Gisele Bündchen attended the event and presented the final award.
2015 is the time for global action to adopt the post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda and to reach an agreement on climate change. The award supports this process by illustrating, through the examples of the laureates, that the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient, inclusive and sustainable world is not just possible, but already in progress.
See also: United Nations Champions of the Earth 2011: And The Winners Are….
