Unilever CEO on Shareholder Values and Shared Values

The video discusses the importance of raising awareness about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the business community, particularly focusing on Goal 5. It emphasizes the need for companies to integrate these goals into their strategies and highlights the benefits of gender parity and diversity in business. The speaker shares insights from Unilever's experience and stresses the importance of reporting progress towards SDGs in annual reports. The discussion also touches on the concept of shared values and the financial advantages of diverse management teams.

What is the primary focus of the business community's awareness efforts mentioned in the first section?

• Technological advancements

• Sustainable Development Goals

• Market expansion

• Increasing profits

What is the suggested method for companies to demonstrate their commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals?

• Reducing operational costs

• Expanding globally

• Reporting progress in annual reports

• Increasing shareholder value

According to the second section, what has been the trend in the average lifetime of publicly traded companies?

• It has fluctuated unpredictably

• It has increased significantly

• It has remained the same

• It has decreased

What change did Unilever make to its board and management to promote gender parity?

• Reduced the number of board members

• Increased the number of male executives

• Implemented a new marketing strategy

• Increased the representation of women

What is one of the financial benefits of having a more diverse company, as mentioned in the third section?

• Lower production costs

• Reduced market competition

• Higher employee turnover

• Increased financial returns