This event is in the past.It took place on March 26, 2026 at Ross School of Business.




Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman built a $60 billion empire on the radical idea that sustainability and profit go hand in hand. Hear how his "net positive" philosophy can reshape business, and maybe your own thinking about responsible leadership.
Purpose-driven leadership talk
Renowned CEO speaker
Free public lecture
Sustainability innovation
Tips
đïž"One of the coolest campus buildings that Umich has!"
đïžfree but registration required
đ»livestream available if you can't make it in person
Free
24th Annual Wege Lecture on Sustainability
Burns Park




Former Unilever CEO Paul Polman built a $60 billion empire on the radical idea that sustainability and profit go hand in hand. Hear how his "net positive" philosophy can reshape business, and maybe your own thinking about responsible leadership.
Purpose-driven leadership talk
Renowned CEO speaker
Free public lecture
Sustainability innovation
Tips
đïž"One of the coolest campus buildings that Umich has!"
đïžfree but registration required
đ»livestream available if you can't make it in person
Free
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