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What’s Really “Green” in the Confusing World of Beef Marketing Claims?

By Jonathan L. Gelbard, Ph.D. In my previous post, I described general categories of greenwash common in beef marketing. Here, […]

TriplePundit

January 9, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Fish Pain: Latest Animal Welfare Cause

The animal welfare movement has made impressive gains in recent years, as more food companies have ensured the egg, pork, […]

Leon Kaye

January 9, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

AT&T Layoffs Stir Union Action, Putting More Heat on President Trump

AT&T got into hot water last week after news surfaced that it was cutting hundreds of jobs. It now faces […]

Tina Casey

January 9, 2018

Energy

New Supply Chain Map Targets Chinese Suppliers of Big Apparel

How can consumers determine the real sustainability successes of their favorite brands? That’s the perennial question for many Western shoppers […]

Jan Lee

January 8, 2018

Energy

Why Recycling Could Increase, Not Decrease, After China Ban

Last fall the Peoples’ Republic of China sent the U.S. recycling marketplace on its ear, by announcing a phased-in ban […]

Tina Casey

January 8, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Zuckerberg’s 2018 Personal Challenge Should Have Been the Social Network’s Mission All Along

In case you’ve missed them over the years, Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made it a habit of […]

Leon Kaye

January 8, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Hugo Boss Accused of Forced Labor in India

When one thinks of forced labor and other human rights violations within the global apparel industry, fast fashion brands and […]

Leon Kaye

January 8, 2018

Energy

More Trouble in Coal Country: 370 Mining Jobs Lost in One Blow

If President Donald Trump is serious about bringing coal back, he has his work cut out for him. The President’s […]

Tina Casey

January 5, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

2017 Was the Most Profanity-Laced Year for Corporate Conference Calls; That May Be a Good Thing

One of the greatest stories in Hollywood lore was the controversy over Clark Gable’s uttering of “Frankly my dear, I […]

Leon Kaye

January 5, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Time’s Up on Workplace Harassment of All Women, Say These Activists

The #MeToo movement has dominated the news headlines and has been one of the most powerful social movements in 2017. […]

Leon Kaye

January 5, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

6 Tips to Make Salary Negotiations Go Your Way

By Shannon Houde Talking numbers can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience. But you need to roll those shoulders back […]

TriplePundit

January 5, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Consumers Energy Helps "Close the Gap" in Heating Costs During Harsh Michigan Winters

This article series is sponsored by Consumers Energy and went through our normal editorial review process. By Whitney Skeans Each […]

TriplePundit

January 4, 2018

Energy

4 Attacks on Sustainable Business Launched by the Trump White House Over the Holidays

While many of us were preoccupied with the holidays and bringing in the new year, the Trump Administration has certainly […]

Leon Kaye

January 4, 2018

Technology

Facebook Accused of Carrying on Confusing Hate Speech Policy

Facebook has come under heavy fire over the past year, from its role in disseminating “fake news” to how it […]

Leon Kaye

January 4, 2018

Energy

Ringing in the New Year with a Forecast of the Top 10 Carbon Market Trends

By Kasey Krifka The Climate Trust, a mission-driven nonprofit that specializes in mobilizing finance for conservation projects, announced its fifth […]

TriplePundit

January 4, 2018

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Connecting Sustainable Development Goals and Materiality

This series is sponsored by Tetra Pak and produced by the TriplePundit editorial team. By Mario Abreu, Vice President Environment, Tetra […]

TriplePundit

January 3, 2018

Corporate Responsibility

Despite New Tax Promises, AT&T Layoffs Undercut Trump Brand

At the close of 2017, AT&T joined with Wells Fargo, Fifth Third Bancorp, Boeing and Comcast to announce new pay […]

Tina Casey

January 3, 2018

Energy

Switch Drives 179 MW of Solar to Nevada Data Center

Numerous political observers have remarked upon President Trump’s efforts to roll back policies and programs of the Obama administration, especially […]

Tina Casey

January 3, 2018

Energy

5 Sustainable Business Predictions for 2018

Predicting the future is a risky undertaking, and of course, many forecasts are usually wrong, which is why there are […]

Leon Kaye

January 2, 2018

Energy

California's Scoping Plan: Setting a Path for Climate Targets

By Andy Wunder Amid the big headlines about tax overhaul and wildfires in a season already full of holiday distractions, […]

TriplePundit

December 29, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Climate Change Could Triple Number of Refugees Fleeing to Europe by 2100

The plight of displaced people, especially Syrian refugees, has been largely ignored by the mass media since this human rights […]

Leon Kaye

December 29, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

5 Key Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies in 2017

Architects are finding ingenious ways these days to address the impacts of climate change. From residential towers that increase carbon […]

Jan Lee

December 29, 2017

Energy

China Cuts the Ribbon at its First Solar Highway

Yesterday, China announced the opening of a 1-kilometer (0.6 mile) solar highway in the city of Jinan, 265 miles south […]

Leon Kaye

December 29, 2017

Energy

2017: The Environment is King, Say Shareholders and Litigants

2017 was the year for environmental campaigns, both in North America and abroad. Broad coalitions like the We Are Still […]

Jan Lee

December 29, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Greenpeace: Beverage Companies Must Do Far More to Curb Single-Use Plastic Pollution

As many of us are still cleaning up and filling our recycling bins in the aftermath of the latest holiday, […]

Leon Kaye

December 28, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

The 3 Disruptors Reshaping the Food Industry

For those who think that eating your veggies is boring, there’s good news. 2017 was a banner year for food […]

Jan Lee

December 28, 2017

Energy

The ‘Resource Curse’ is Alive and Well in the U.S.

When discussing the “resource curse,” we usually think developing nations, as in Middle East oil and gas and the region’s […]

Leon Kaye

December 28, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Santa Cruz County and City Join Efforts to Sue Oil and Gas Companies

Armed with new data that suggests that Central California’s rugged coastline will face increasing destruction from climate change in the […]

Jan Lee

December 28, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Business Schools Finally Teaching Ethics and Tackling Social Change to MBAs

For decades, the business of Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs was strictly business. The requisite finance, accounting and marketing […]

Leon Kaye

December 27, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

How Electric Vehicles Can Get Even Cleaner

What does it mean for a vehicle to be emission-free? Certainly, if you drive an electric car, that would do […]

RP Siegel

December 27, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

In Good Company: An Alternative Model for Corporate Community Service

By Val Bisharat Corporate volunteerism tends to have a singular look: Employees from one company, volunteering together for part or […]

TriplePundit

December 27, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Gender and Human Rights Advances in 2017

2017 was a watershed year for gender and human rights … sort of. Landmark legislation aimed to control the migration […]

Jan Lee

December 27, 2017

Energy

What A Difference A Year Makes: BP Plunges Back Into Solar Energy

In an attempt to stay relevant in the low carbon economy of the future, some leading oil and gas stakeholders […]

Tina Casey

December 26, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Biomimicry's Best Answers for 2018

Biomimicry, the study of nature to solve technical problems, is far from a 21st century concept. Leonardo da Vinci’s study […]

Jan Lee

December 26, 2017

Energy

Utilities and Small Businesses – A Green Partnership in the Making

By Mark Henderson Historical data shows that small businesses typically balk at the upfront costs and perceived risk of […]

TriplePundit

December 26, 2017

Energy

China Launches World’s Largest Carbon Market

Earlier this month, Xinhua, the Chinese government’s official press agency, announced the launch of the world’s largest carbon emissions trading […]

Leon Kaye

December 26, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Trump Vows to Kill 50 Years of Federal Health and Safety Protections

By Elliot Negin President Trump wants to set the regulatory clock back to 1960, and last week he acted it […]

TriplePundit

December 22, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

The 7 Reasons Why Environmental Restoration Lags Worldwide

According to the World Resources Institute (WRI), one-quarter of the world’s land mass has suffered environmental degradation over the past […]

Leon Kaye

December 22, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

3 Reasons for Your Company to File Comments in Support of the Clean Power Plan – Now

By Tom Murray The Trump Administration has proposed a rollback of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), the nation’s first-ever limits on climate […]

TriplePundit

December 21, 2017

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Does Modern Agriculture Hold the Solution to Hunger, Poverty and Climate Change?

By Dion McBay Farming is part of who I am. I am passionate about advancing and advocating for modern agriculture. […]

TriplePundit

December 21, 2017

Energy

Trump Stands Alone: Global Coal Giant Affirms Climate Change

ExxonMobil made waves across the blogosphere last week when it criticized the influential lobbying group ALEC for thwarting action on […]

Tina Casey

December 21, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

A “Click-and-Ship” Holiday: How Retailers Can Ensure Sustainability in an E-Commerce World

By Ian Lifshitz Year after year, the craziness of the holiday shopping season draws Americans and their wallets back in. This […]

TriplePundit

December 21, 2017

Technology

Seawater and Solar Could Solve the Sustainable Hydrogen Fuel Problem

The news for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles has been something of a mixed bag lately. Last month Honda’s Clarity became […]

Tina Casey

December 21, 2017

Finance

Trump Administration Says Employers Can Decide Who Gets Workers' Tips

The Trump administration’s latest concept as to how to bolster the economy: Giving businesses the legal right to take away […]

Jan Lee

December 21, 2017

Energy

Highlights of 2017: 3p’s Year in Review

It has been quite a year indeed. A new presidential administration has been tearing down the policies of the previous […]

Leon Kaye

December 20, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Palm Oil Industry Pushes for a More Responsible Supply Chain in North America

Palm oil has become quite the valuable commodity as it is currently found in about half of the world’s packaged […]

Leon Kaye

December 20, 2017

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On the Journey to a Personal Network for Social Good

Social Impact in a Network World

By Nasi Jazayeri & Brian Komar, Salesforce.org Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google all have three things in common – they […]

TriplePundit

December 20, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Why We're Growing the Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue in North America

By Dan Strechay and Amy Braun Senter Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world, found […]

TriplePundit

December 20, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Businesses' SDG Contributions: Legitimate or Greenwashing?

It often seems like companies are doing more reporting than actually using the goals to drive business change.

Antonio Vives

December 19, 2017

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How Individuals Move the Needle by Buying on Voluntary Carbon Markets

Global carbon dioxide emissions are projected to reach record highs in 2017 and again in 2018, according to estimates by […]

Jim Witkin

December 19, 2017

Energy

Tokyo Metro Goes ‘Train to Table’ with Hydroponic Lettuce

The farm-to-table (also called farm-to-fork) movement has been all the rage for several years, and despite some dubious behavior, one […]

Leon Kaye

December 19, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Coal Divestment isn't Enough, Says CarbonTracker

By 2030, the coal industry will effectively be operating in the red. That’s the latest analysis from the CarbonTracker Initiative, […]

Jan Lee

December 19, 2017

Energy

The Social Cost of Carbon Tells a Story about Carbon Pricing Policies

By Sheldon Zakreski The Social Cost of Carbon (SCC), which places a dollar figure on the long-term damage done by […]

TriplePundit

December 19, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Addressing the Cost of Home Heating for Working Families

This article series is sponsored by Consumers Energy and went through our normal editorial review process. For more than a […]

Jan Lee

December 18, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Global Food Companies Neglect Water — And It's Hurting the Bottom Line

By Eliza Roberts Among global food companies, there is a so-called drought of water-aware boards of directors. And for an […]

TriplePundit

December 18, 2017

Sponsored

Sustainability and Social Impact: Lessons from Israeli Businesses

Israelis Redefine Business Sustainability

This article series is sponsored by Maala – Business for social responsibility in Israel and went through our normal editorial review […]

TriplePundit

December 17, 2017

Community Development

Do You Have the Right Staffing Levels to Manage Your Companies EHS & Sustainability Risks?

If you answered yes to any of these questions or would just like some hard, reliable facts and data about […]

Sam Thibault

December 15, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Toyota and Panasonic Consider Partnership on EV Battery Manufacturing

According to several news sources, Toyota is considering an agreement to manufacture batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) with Panasonic. The […]

Leon Kaye

December 15, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

SC Johnson Ramps Up Skin Allergy Transparency

Earlier this year, the household cleaning supplies and consumer chemicals manufacturer SC Johnson, which makes just about everything from shoe […]

Leon Kaye

December 15, 2017

Innovation in the UK

Britain has been a hive of innovation since the start of the industrial revolution. At Innovate 2017, the UK government’s […]

John Howell

December 14, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Climate Inaction is Fiscally Irresponsible, Says GAO

The well-used expression “climate change” may have been relegated to the dustbins of history by the Environmental Protection Agency last […]

Jan Lee

December 14, 2017

Energy

American Petroleum Institute Launches Voluntary Carbon Reduction Program

For advocates who believe public lands should be largely preserved and maintained for recreational use, last week was jarring. First, […]

Leon Kaye

December 14, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Cargill and WRI Map Out a Global Cocoa Footprint

In their quest to halt deforestation tied to the global chocolate industry, commodities giant Cargill and environmental NGO World Resources […]

Leon Kaye

December 14, 2017

Energy

A Green Marketing “Wild West”: Greenwashing in the Beef Sector

By Jonathan Gelbard, Ph.D As a grassland scientist and sustainable business advisor, I’ve been working for years to help define […]

TriplePundit

December 14, 2017

Ecosurety Adds Over 1,600 New Battery Recycle Points To UK’s Recyclenow.com Tool

Ecosurety, the UK’s leading resource efficiency specialist with services including environmental compliance and intelligence reporting, has added more than 1,600 […]

John Howell

December 13, 2017

Sponsored

Not All Carbon Credits are Created Equal

Carbon Offsets Help Salesforce Go Net Zero 33 Years Early

In 1998, when Hurricane Mitch devastated Honduras, Dee and Richard Lawrence, along with their daughter Skye, headed south, to help […]

Laura Wise

December 13, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

A Year in CSR: The Top 10 Trends of 2017

By Alison DaSilva, Executive Vice President, Cone Communications As we look back on the past 365 days, there’s no denying […]

TriplePundit

December 13, 2017

Energy

Dell Launches World’s First Ocean Plastics Supply Chain

Today, Dell announced that it will work with several of the world’s leading brands to develop what it describes as […]

Leon Kaye

December 13, 2017

Energy

Alaska Wildlife Open for Drilling; Tepid Demand from Big Oil

Petroleum is finally beginning to relax its grip on the global economy. One sign is the raft of new investments […]

Tina Casey

December 13, 2017

Finance

From Romania to Costa Rica: The Persuasive Power of Green Mortgages

By Rebecca Menes There are two homes across the street from each other and both are for sale. They look […]

TriplePundit

December 13, 2017

Community Development

ING, Verizon, Mars and Siemens on transforming business

Being able to prove how transformative strategies contribute to the long-term goals of the business is crucial. To meet the […]

Sam Thibault

December 12, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Beyond Meat Joins the Burger Bar at TGI Fridays

Vegan and vegetarian foods are almost a staple in major restaurants these days. That’s a significant change from about 20 […]

Jan Lee

December 12, 2017

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What’s Really “Green” in the Confusing World of Beef Marketing Claims?

Fish Pain: Latest Animal Welfare Cause

AT&T Layoffs Stir Union Action, Putting More Heat on President Trump

New Supply Chain Map Targets Chinese Suppliers of Big Apparel

Why Recycling Could Increase, Not Decrease, After China Ban

Zuckerberg’s 2018 Personal Challenge Should Have Been the Social Network’s Mission All Along

Hugo Boss Accused of Forced Labor in India

More Trouble in Coal Country: 370 Mining Jobs Lost in One Blow

2017 Was the Most Profanity-Laced Year for Corporate Conference Calls; That May Be a Good Thing

Time’s Up on Workplace Harassment of All Women, Say These Activists

6 Tips to Make Salary Negotiations Go Your Way

Consumers Energy Helps "Close the Gap" in Heating Costs During Harsh Michigan Winters

4 Attacks on Sustainable Business Launched by the Trump White House Over the Holidays

Facebook Accused of Carrying on Confusing Hate Speech Policy

Ringing in the New Year with a Forecast of the Top 10 Carbon Market Trends

Connecting Sustainable Development Goals and Materiality

Despite New Tax Promises, AT&T Layoffs Undercut Trump Brand

Switch Drives 179 MW of Solar to Nevada Data Center

5 Sustainable Business Predictions for 2018

California's Scoping Plan: Setting a Path for Climate Targets

Climate Change Could Triple Number of Refugees Fleeing to Europe by 2100

5 Key Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies in 2017

China Cuts the Ribbon at its First Solar Highway

2017: The Environment is King, Say Shareholders and Litigants

Greenpeace: Beverage Companies Must Do Far More to Curb Single-Use Plastic Pollution

The 3 Disruptors Reshaping the Food Industry

The ‘Resource Curse’ is Alive and Well in the U.S.

Santa Cruz County and City Join Efforts to Sue Oil and Gas Companies

Business Schools Finally Teaching Ethics and Tackling Social Change to MBAs

How Electric Vehicles Can Get Even Cleaner

In Good Company: An Alternative Model for Corporate Community Service

Gender and Human Rights Advances in 2017

What A Difference A Year Makes: BP Plunges Back Into Solar Energy

Biomimicry's Best Answers for 2018

Utilities and Small Businesses – A Green Partnership in the Making

China Launches World’s Largest Carbon Market

Trump Vows to Kill 50 Years of Federal Health and Safety Protections

The 7 Reasons Why Environmental Restoration Lags Worldwide

3 Reasons for Your Company to File Comments in Support of the Clean Power Plan – Now

Does Modern Agriculture Hold the Solution to Hunger, Poverty and Climate Change?

Trump Stands Alone: Global Coal Giant Affirms Climate Change

A “Click-and-Ship” Holiday: How Retailers Can Ensure Sustainability in an E-Commerce World

Seawater and Solar Could Solve the Sustainable Hydrogen Fuel Problem

Trump Administration Says Employers Can Decide Who Gets Workers' Tips

Highlights of 2017: 3p’s Year in Review

Palm Oil Industry Pushes for a More Responsible Supply Chain in North America

Social Impact in a Network World

Why We're Growing the Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue in North America

Businesses' SDG Contributions: Legitimate or Greenwashing?

How Individuals Move the Needle by Buying on Voluntary Carbon Markets

Tokyo Metro Goes ‘Train to Table’ with Hydroponic Lettuce

Coal Divestment isn't Enough, Says CarbonTracker

The Social Cost of Carbon Tells a Story about Carbon Pricing Policies

Addressing the Cost of Home Heating for Working Families

Global Food Companies Neglect Water — And It's Hurting the Bottom Line

Israelis Redefine Business Sustainability

Do You Have the Right Staffing Levels to Manage Your Companies EHS & Sustainability Risks?

Toyota and Panasonic Consider Partnership on EV Battery Manufacturing

SC Johnson Ramps Up Skin Allergy Transparency

Innovation in the UK

Climate Inaction is Fiscally Irresponsible, Says GAO

American Petroleum Institute Launches Voluntary Carbon Reduction Program

Cargill and WRI Map Out a Global Cocoa Footprint

A Green Marketing “Wild West”: Greenwashing in the Beef Sector

Ecosurety Adds Over 1,600 New Battery Recycle Points To UK’s Recyclenow.com Tool

Carbon Offsets Help Salesforce Go Net Zero 33 Years Early

A Year in CSR: The Top 10 Trends of 2017

Dell Launches World’s First Ocean Plastics Supply Chain

Alaska Wildlife Open for Drilling; Tepid Demand from Big Oil

From Romania to Costa Rica: The Persuasive Power of Green Mortgages

ING, Verizon, Mars and Siemens on transforming business

Beyond Meat Joins the Burger Bar at TGI Fridays