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Business, campaigning, younger me nearly a priest. 'Net Positive: how courageous companies thrive by giving more than they take' #3 Thinkers50

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@PaulPolman
Paul Polman
6 years
More inspiring and refreshing voices heard in decision-making conversations. #GenUnlimited #UNGA @BTS_twt
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UNICEF
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"I want to hear your voice... No matter who you are, where you’re from, your skin colour, gender identity: speak yourself.” We 💜 @BTS_twt 's inspiring message to young people around the world at the UN General Assembly. #GenUnlimited #UNGA #ENDviolence #Youth2030
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One to get us thinking! @elonmusk
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Millennials are our hope for the future. They’re already making a difference #SDGs
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A picture says a thousand words.
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Key politicians not taking COvid-19 seriously such as Mexico’s President Obrador who travels around country holding rallies; vice minister of health even said president couldn’t contract virus because of his moral stature. They risk worst economic and permanent political damage.
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Thanks @Merck Ken Frazier for strong leadership to stand up for the moral values that made this country what it is
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Carbon offset risk. As a result of fires, six forest projects in California’s carbon trading system have released between 5.7mn and 6.8mn tonnes of carbon since 2015, depleting 95% of all carbon credits set aside in reserve by forestry projects in US.
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Rosa sat, so Ruby could walk, so Kamala could run...
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“To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.” Kofi Annan. The world has lost a great leader and role model today.
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Recent survey shows that only 17% of Board of Directors serving on Sustainability committees have sustainability expertise.Imagine if only 17% of the directors serving on the audit committee had financial literacy?Concerning indeed.Having Climate competent boards is a must by now
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Certain qualities we consider more feminine — risk avoidance, a bias toward cooperation over competition, the willingness to prioritize the well-being or safety of others above your own — turn out to be the exact ones needed to survive a global pandemic
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6 years
It’s been an honour to serve @Unilever & I will always support this wonderful organisation. After 10 years as CEO, and a carefully planned succession, it’s time to hand over the reins. Happy it is to an internal candidate.
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Plastic in oceans.Research from just one patch 1.6 million square kilometres,3 times size France shows -contains 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic,weighing 80,000 tons -is 4 to 16 times more than previous estimates -92% of mass are larger objects, 8% microplastics Time for action
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4 years
Time to wake up and design right. Restart , reset or redesign not enough. Start with reimagine. Then design right. Now is moment.
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. @LifebuoySoap @Gavi powerful partnership to save children’s lives in India.300,000 dying from preventable illnesses
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@PaulPolman
Paul Polman
6 years
Today @Unilever has announced my decision to step down from my role as CEO. It’s been a great honour to lead this team for the past 10 years and together build a #sustbiz that has made a difference to millions of lives
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6 years
Proud of the 290% shareholder return that is the RESULT of a more socially and environmentally responsible model. In fact it’s the only way to ensure long term returns. Put yourself to service of society
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LexisNexis | Nexis Solutions
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Unilever CEO @PaulPolman has announced he will step down at end of 2018. In ten years, he made Unilever a leader in environmental #sustainability and #CSR —and doubled their share price in the process. How does CSR contribute to corporate value? Find out:
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It has been a true privilege to be @Unilever ’s CEO, I will always remain a passionate advocate for all the company stands for, immensely proud of what we have achieved over the past 10 year, & will continue to work towards making sustainability commonplace
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This is unheard of and historical.All major CEO’s in US and unions working together calling for climate action and Paris agreement.Never seen before.Courageous and right thing to do.Even major banks and heavy emitters included.Kudo’s to all who signed.
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This should be front page news. 50% of the arctic has melted in 50 years - a terrifying indicator of an escalating global crisis that can only be addressed when we tackle systemic problems together, not just the symptoms. #IMAGINE
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So great that we launched today #NetPositive . The great work of many and hopefully the start of a movement to accelerate the needed changes in the way business is done
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7 years
More than ever we need to support organisations like @oxfamgb @Oxfam for their incredible work to help address poverty. Doing heroic job in very difficult places.Should not be undermined by a few individuals nor sensational press.Full support needed @Unilever @Mark_Goldring1
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Well done @LACOSTE to replace crocodile with endangered species in conservation campaign Putting purpose in brand. Love it and makes commercial sense via @thedrum
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4 years
Said goodbye yesterday to my mother of 92 years. She was an amazing mother and example to us all. Radiating life and fully dedicating herself to others. She has moved on to better places watching over us. Thanks for all ma. Rest In Peace.
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Great to see more biz joining pledge to work towards 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging by 2025. #oceanplastic is shared responsibility but biz must take lead in tackling #wef #WEF18
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Great to be at launch of @HeForShe Impact report. An initiative close to my heart @EmWatson
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6 years
For too long biz has prospered at the expense of society & nature. We must learn how to be successful while building trust and supporting ecosystems & biodiversity #MillennialSurvey
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Today’s election results are a win for our health, our planet, our economy and our future. We now have a new President-elect and Vice President-elect that believe in science and facts, and that will bring bold new leadership and change for all.
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Unilever,Patagonia and IKEA once again hold the top three positions among recognized corporate sustainability leaders.Congratulations. Hard work paying off.Four new companies enter the list this year – Microsoft, Ørsted, L’Oréal and Tata. Glad to see. ⁦Momentum building.
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3 years
Proud to stand among these global voices and the many people calling for an end to #vaccineapartheid . Now we need our leaders to deliver it. Surely these are days for more global solidarity, not less @peoplesvaccine
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In just a few short weeks, megatrends guru @AndrewWinston and I will attempt to explode 50 years of #corporate dogma.
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No explanation needed
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7 years
Millennials want to work for companies that aren't just about making shareholders more money in the short-term
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Every 30sec a child under 5 dies from preventable illnesses.Simple act of handwashing makes difference @lifebuoysoap
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I don't think fiduciary duty is putting shareholders first.The opposite.We firmly believe focusing our company on improving lives of the world's citizens,coming with genuinely sustainable solutions,more in synch with societies needs will result in good shareholder returns.
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Paul Polman
6 years
Thanks Richard ⁦ @EdelmanPR ⁩ Tried simply to put myself to the service of others. ⁦ @Unilever ⁩ ⁦ @wbcsd ⁩ ⁦ @OneYoungWorld ⁩ ⁦ @iccwbo ⁩ ⁦ @enactus
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If you were lucky enough to be born into the small % of the population who have enough to eat, choice about education and access to medical care, isn’t it your duty to put yourself to the service of those who were not?
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2 years
Catching up with old friends and making new ones at the #OYWOpeningCeremony looking forward to meeting more delegates and talking tomorrow! @oneyoungworld
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Since I announced I would step down as CEO of @Unilever , I have been inundated with messages of support from so many – I am humbled. All have been read, and all were appreciated. Thank you very much.
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Thank you Costa Rica for showing the world what responsible citizenship means by banning exploration and exploitation of fossil fuel. Great leadership once more. Don’t miss the opportunity #FirstMovers #keepitintheground @CFigueres
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INTRODUCING #NetPositive : How Courageous Companies Thrive by Giving More Than They Take. #Business can profit from fixing the world’s problems, not creating them. It’s an uncomfortable, hopeful, & practical guide for #Leaders & #Activists across industry, #society , & #politics .
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What scares me most about COVID-19 is not the disease itself but how it’s shown the fragility of some of our global and national governance systems
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7 years
Research shows purpose-driven companies see stronger revenue growth. Strong biz case for driving shared value in the workplace.
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Honoured to be appointed by @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres & looking forward to working with Bola Adesola to continue Sir Mark Moody-Stuart’s work. Never been a more important time to accelerate action by business to achieve #SDGs
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UN Global Compact
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Today, @UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres announced the appointment of Bola Adesola and @PaulPolman as new Vice-Chairs of the UN @globalcompact Board. We look forward to working with them to create the world we all want! Learn more:
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The purpose of life is to give purpose to lives so that society thrives while the world survives. Now more relevant then ever. Not only a moral obligation but actually also makes lots of business sense. Human willpower , don’t let it be the missing element.
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Sustainable agriculture can unlock $2tn for global economy. All while mitigating climate risk & reducing hunger & poverty @FAONews
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4 years
Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer, sold $5.6m of company stock this week and he is not the only pharma CEO to be cashing out this year. To sell most of your holdings looks bad, especially when public confidence in your company is a matter of life or death.
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Nearly 40% of #millennials have chosen a job because of company #sustainability . Today’s gen is passionate about making the world a better place & are looking for companies whose values match theirs
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The world’s first Zero Emission, autonomous container ship. Yara Birkeland! Well done ⁦⁦ @stholsether ⁩ ⁦ @yara
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Blackrock wants companies to post on website more than 20 questions it may discuss with boards/executives, on issues including climate change, human capital management, diversity and executive pay. Things starting to move towards responsible capitalism
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#ParisAgreement = huge economic opportunity. Inaction is existential threat. No turning back. Business must lead.
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In modern capitalism, there has been a destabilizing privileging of capital to focus, above all else, on the making of cash profits – in essence, turning capitalism into a tool of many who neglect their moral sense and so put themselves outside civilization.
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We have forgotten how to rescue each other.Human empathy key to our survival @AllRohingyaNow #weareallrohingyanow
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If we continue to destroy our home soon there will be nothing left. We have to protect nature in order to protect ourselves. Imperative to building a #betterworld #EarthHour #Connect2Earth
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So proud to see @Unilever achieve this challenging objective without compromising on overall results. Shows market has tipped in favour of green energy nearly everywhere. Time for others to move. Makes good sense.
@Unilever
Unilever
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Today our factories, offices, R&D facilities, data centres, warehouses and distribution centres across five continents are powered by 100% renewable grid electricity, ahead of our 2020 target. Read more here: #SustBiz
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Honoured to receive @edie Lifetime Achievement Award at #edieawards19 . I believe we can all make a positive difference, particularly when we do it together – so thank you to everyone working to advance the sustainability agenda, it has never been more important.
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Congratulations to @PaulPolman - a greatly deserved Lifetime Achievement award #edieawards19
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CEO of @Unilever + CEO of #IKEA + @DSM + @iberdrola + #business groups representing 1000s of companies: “The text on the table at #COP25Madrid is not strong enough. Match the ambition of the private sector” @wmbtweets @wbcsd @ClimateGroup @thebteamhq @ClimateCLG @CeresNews @CDP
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Very important. Businesses perform better when #sustainability and purpose are at the heart of the way they operate
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Australia poll shows 73 percent Australians concerned about climate change, up from 66 percent last year.Over half of people surveyed think governments aren’t doing enough. Time to change government as future generations put at risk.
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Purpose goes hand in hand with profit. @Unilever ’s purpose-driven brands growing 50% faster than rest of biz, driving 60% of our growth in 2016
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Think of explaining to your daughters and granddaughters why they are paid less because they were born female. And then do everything in your power to help close the gap faster. #equalpayday #heforshe
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Congratulations ⁦ @JoeBiden ⁩ ⁦ @KamalaHarris ⁩ Now all focus on healing,bridging and compassion focussed on creating a world that works for all,including the planet.Winning is in helping the too many left behind ⁦ @iccwbo ⁩ ⁦ @wbcsd ⁩ ⁦⁦ @globalcompact
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Great to see two responsible companies teaming up to move to more sustainable business models. We indeed should cooperate more when it comes to the future of our children and beyond. @Unilever @McDonalds @Starbucks .
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194 nations, biz, cities & people will now drive #ParisAgreement & reap $13T opportunity it unlocks #Unstoppable
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. @LSHTMpress finds handwashing can help unlock $5.6bn in India and $2.6bn in China. Need more programmes like Lifebuoy #HelpAChildReach5
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7 years
A good reminder to all of us at this time of reflection. A purposeful life starts by putting yourself to the service of others. @Unilever
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6 years
Shares of Kraft Heinz have underperformed Unilever by an incredible 84 percentage points since the failed takeover bid.That’s enough to make you choke on your beer and burger.Why allow this form of capitalism.Destruction much broader than share price alone
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With @Unilever share price up 300% last ten years glad we did not follow @KraftHeinzCo into the grave. Multistakeholder long term models with purpose at its core preferred. Also by employees. Yes it motivates and attracts talent as we have seen @Unilever
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Stephen will be missed. He was an inspiration to all. Not only an amazing mind but great human being as well. Rest in peace and yes watch over us.
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We now need to accelerate implementation of responsible business models everywhere. Very few consumer goods companies on list. Many still in CSR space at best. Not enough anymore. Time to vote with wallet. @Unilever @enactus @wbcsd
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It’s my job to make sure everyone at @Unilever feels valued and knows they are free to be themselves at work. I’m proud to celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈
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UBS bank,which oversees $2.6tn in client assets under its wealth management division,is recommending sustainable investments over traditional investments for all of its clients that invest globally.A first. Markets are moving. Shareholder primacy buried hopefully once and for all
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Business does not exist to make a profit. It makes a profit to exist. We must not forget our purpose.
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84% millennials want to make world a better place.Actively seeking companies whose values match theirs. #MondayMotivation
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I have failed many times. If you rule out failure as an option , you rule out the boldest successes as well. Your job is not to be perfect. It's to be human. @Unilever @globalcompact @ICC @thebteamhq @enactus
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“We, Russian scientists and scientific journalists, declare a strong protest against the hostilities launched by the armed forces of our country on the territory of Ukraine.”More than 600 Russian scientists and science journalists have signed a letter against the war with Ukraine
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You don't have to be old or experienced to lead. You have to be awake. To dream. And then to do the hard work of following through on that dream. @Unilever @OneYoungWorld @enactus @weday
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Great quote. Down to all of us to protect for future generations #MondayMotivation @robertswan2041
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5 years
Sad to see Australian PM Scott Morrison first actively boycotting COP25 whilst his country faces consequences of global warming and then disappears from the scene when fellow countrymen are suffering.Why not elect responsible leaders.Time we ALL speak up.
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Today students all over the world are taking part in #YouthStrike4Climate demanding climate action for their futures. You all have my full support. Thank you for the bravery & passion you show. #FridaysForFuture #GlobalStrike4Climate
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What we do to the forests of this world is mere reflection of what we do to ourselves and one another @OneYoungWorld
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Over 15000 scientists warn that we have unleashed a mass extinction event,the sixth in roughly 540 million years,wherein many current life forms could be annihilated or at least committed to extinction by end of century. Time to all rise to the challenge
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Recently the two largest asset managers in the US, BlackRock and Vanguard, have faced growing scrutiny, as both declined to join a coalition of 600 asset managers with $37tn under management calling for action to prevent global warming.Its not too late to join. Common sense
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Integrating sustainability into corporate strategy was key to @Unilever success in becoming a greener company and nearly 300% shareholder return from 2008 to 2019. Company cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52%, water use by 44%, and waste by 97%
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Business must make a positive contribution to society. Otherwise why should it exist? #Betterbiz
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When managers lead with humility, they are 22 times more likely to be trusted by their colleagues. No surprise. We need more moral leadership. @Unilever @iccwbo @globalcompact @wbcsd @DovSeidman … via @wef
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A great achievement ⁦ @Unilever ⁩ as it Reaches Gender Balance Across Management Team of 14,000. From gender balanced organisation now also amongst management. Setting example for others. It pays.Well done to all ⁦ @iccwbo ⁩ ⁦ @globalcompact
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I am #GenerationEquality and I stand against rape. Stand with me on International Day to End Violence against Women, and let’s demand justice for survivors by showing that we have zero tolerance for gender-based violence #orangetheworld
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