The board was faced with protests and shareholder questions over its effect on people and the planet.
Unilever faced a tense annual general meeting as activists confronted the board over the company’s impact on people and the planet.
But the board was forced to defend its latest plans as shareholders expressed concern over the firm compromising on sustainability for growth. But the board insisted that sustainability remains “at the heart” of the business as it outlined its new focus on driving performance. He later added: “I welcome your presence at the meeting, I really do. But in a way you’re at the wrong meeting. There are many other companies that you need to talk to and I agree with that.”
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