Name: Profit’s not always the point
Uploaded: 2014-01-13T16:01:03Z
Duration: 7 min 35 s
Description: You might not expect the chief operating officer of a major global corporation to look too far beyond either the balance sheet or the bottom line. But Harish Manwani, COO of Unilever, makes a passionate argument that doing so to include value, purpose and sustainability in top-level decision-making is not just savvy, it's the only way to run a 21st century business responsibly.

Harish Manwani: Profit’s not always the point

Profit’s not always the point

You might not expect the chief operating officer of a major global corporation to look too far beyond either the balance sheet or the bottom line. But Harish Manwani, COO of Unilever, makes a passionate argument that doing so to include value, purpose and sustainability in top-level decision-making is not just savvy, it's the only way to run a 21st century business responsibly.

Pursuing profit alone is no longer enough for companies to thrive. The most successful businesses now prioritize responsible growth, blending financial success with social and environmental impact. Small actions, like teaching handwashing, can save millions of children’s lives and touch half a billion people. Brands that embrace purpose alongside profit spark meaningful change in their communities and beyond.