Paul Polman Quotes

With the full power of our 360,000 people, we said to the external world, 'This is what we believe at Accenture is the right thing to do, and gender equality is among the business principles which are fundamental for a company, and we want this to be known outside.'

Corporate social responsibility is measured in terms of businesses improving conditions for their employees, shareholders, communities, and environment. But moral responsibility goes further, reflecting the need for corporations to address fundamental ethical issues such as inclusion, dignity, and equality.

The world belongs to those who want to make a difference, and gender is no barrier.

The gender parity is something that has been organic to Eventbrite since we started building a team.

We can celebrate how far we've come from our sexist past when women and men are equally represented in the pages of science fiction anthologies.

Once women are not excluded, I don't think any of us will give a damn what pronouns are used. That wasn't the point.

Half of my employees are women.

Women must do a better job of supporting each other. However, real change will happen when both men and women unite to demand diversity.

Gender equality has a transformative effect that is essential to fully functioning communities, societies, and economies.

I think the goal is parity: I try to be pro-woman without being anti-man, and I hope and wish that men could do the same in that when they look at the screenplay, they say, 'Wait, wait, wait - is my daughter represented here, is my wife represented here? Is my sister represented?'

Can anyone seriously contend that whether a 14-year-old boy, who thinks he is a girl, gets to use the girls' bathroom is a civil rights issue comparable to whether African-Americans get the right to vote?

It's not just about casting female protagonists. It's gotta be across the board throughout the industry.

In 'The Force Awakens,' women as well as men are in positions of authority. And you don't have to work hard to do that - it's not a statement, it's the world.

I've been fortunate that the people I hang out with all respect women and men, so there's hasn't been a scenario where I've had to step in and say, 'Hey, this isn't cool.'

I'm the only female producer on Impact, and they're very supportive, the men.

If a company want to cast its net widely, they will absolutely find qualified women. I don't really think there are any real barriers to that.

Trans women are a part of the female population and I think that they deserve a respectful representation.

We applaud any company making business decisions that empower women.

We want the next generation of products being innovated to reflect our users. And when women are not part of the equation, we won't have products that reflect the unique needs and opportunities across our society.

It's time for there to be roles in the ballet where two men can fall in love, and a woman can lead a company of 20 dancers that include both men and women.

I've come to realize that, basically all my bosses and supervisors throughout my career have been male. And I've had great experiences, but it's made me appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion.

It's been great to see broadcasters waking up to the fact that women do offer a different perspective.

The world is changing. It is no longer a world just for boys and men

It's important to have the diversity of thought and approach that comes with being a woman.

The man's world must become a man's and a woman's world. Why are we afraid?