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Net Impact 2017

Derreck Kayongo – From Refugee to CEO

Derreck Kayongo brings life to the word tenacity. Kayongo will be a keynote speaker at the 2017 Net Impact Conference where he […]

conference

September 6, 2017

Energy

Gas Prices Spike But Texas Wind Farms — and Grid — Hold Steady After Harvey

Harvey was the first major hurricane to hit the Gulf region since Katrina in 2005, and energy infrastructure has changed […]

Tina Casey

September 5, 2017

Energy

Renewable Fuel Standard Ready for an Overhaul?

Last week, a coalition of environmental groups led by Mighty Earth urged the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce production […]

Beyond Rooftop Solar: How a 170-Year-Old Gas Company Stays Modern with Renewables

COMMIT!Forum will convene hundreds of corporate social responsibility leaders and CEOs from CR Magazine’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking. The […]

Tina Casey

September 5, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Timberland Helps Cotton Production Return to Haiti

Cotton production had largely disappeared from Haiti over the past three decades, but in recent years, a coalition of companies […]

Leon Kaye

September 5, 2017

Sponsored

Public-Private Partnerships

Implementing a Successful Public-Private Partnership | Part 2: Determine When and How Long to Engage

By Laura Quintana, VP of Corporate Affairs at Cisco This is the second article in a five-part series on how a […]

TriplePundit

September 5, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Is Ford’s Chariot a Model for 21st-Century Transportation Systems?

As cities continue to grow and urbanization shows no sign of slowing down, local governments continue to struggle with their […]

Aaron Hurst – A Lifelong Career with Impact

Aaron Hurst, CEO of Imperative and globally recognized social entrepreneur, will be one of our accomplished keynote speakers at the 2017 […]

Navigate Your Next Networking Event with Ease

There is a reason why “networking” appears on every list of job search tips; because it is extremely important – […]

Are You Interested in Social Entrepreneurship?

We’re here to help. Whether you’re looking to launch a whole new venture or join an existing social enterprise aligned […]

Are you passionate about Climate Change?

So are we. That’s why we packed the 2016 Net Impact Conference with climate related programming. From workshops and panels to speakers and […]

Discover How to Get the Most Out of Your Career

Work plays an essential role in most of our lives; we spend eight hours of our 24 hour day at […]

conference

September 2, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Trump Risks Larger Revolt From the Business Community if DACA Revoked

According to Mike Allen of Axios, the Trump Administration is at risk of burning more bridges with the business community […]

Leon Kaye

September 1, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Mexico Tells Trump It Won't Pay for Wall, Will Help Harvey Victims

President Trump’s appeal to Mexico to pay for a multi-billion-dollar “border wall” received a unique response from neighbors down south: […]

Jan Lee

September 1, 2017

Businesses Devise Unusual Ways to Help Raise Hurricane Harvey Donations

Businesses have been reaching out to help Hurricane Harvey’s flood victims and some companies have come up with some more […]

Jan Lee

September 1, 2017

Energy

Hurricane Harvey – a Tragic Yet Teachable Moment

Like Houston and its neighbors, many municipal governments are painfully aware they are at risk when an extreme storm hits. […]

Joyce Coffee

September 1, 2017

Energy

U.S. Energy Dept. Needs Hydrogen for Future Grid Resiliency

The U.S. energy infrastructure has been in the news this week, as the devastation from Hurricane Harvey continues to ripple […]

For Campbell's, Brand Value Means Customer Engagement

COMMIT!Forum will convene hundreds of corporate social responsibility leaders and CEOs from CR Magazine’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking. The […]

Leon Kaye

August 31, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Trump Reversal of Flood Risk Standards Will Hurt Communities Like Houston

An executive order that President Donald Trump signed only weeks before Hurricane Harvey made landfall last week is receiving brusk […]

Jan Lee

August 31, 2017

Energy

Will Whole Foods’ Lower Prices Make Sustainable Food More Accessible?

Maybe they should now start calling the world’s most famous organic non-GMO grocery chain “Half Paycheck.” In case you missed […]

Leon Kaye

August 31, 2017

Energy

Sanctions on Venezuela Exempt Citgo — U.S. Energy Portfolio at Risk

Amongst the lingering aftermath of Charlottesville, pardon of an Arizona sheriff as Hurricane Harvey slammed into Texas and punting of […]

Leon Kaye

August 31, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Why Diversity and Inclusion Begin at the Top

By Sangeeta Waldron (A version of this piece was originally published on Justmeans) President Trump has ditched the manufacturing council of business […]

TriplePundit

August 31, 2017

Community Development

The important business of ocean conservation

By Tom Birbeck, ARC Marine—According to a WWF report, our oceans are worth at least $24 trillion, so how can […]

TriplePundit

August 31, 2017

Energy

Hurricane Harvey Demonstrates Critical Value of ‘Big Government’

Walmart’s actions during and after Hurricane Katrina have long been described as one of the few bright spots during that […]

Leon Kaye

August 30, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Apple's Tim Cook Steps Into the Limelight, Urging Companies to Lead on ‘Moral Responsibility’

Long understated and appearing to avoid the limelight when compared to his predecessor, Steve Jobs, Apple CEO Tim Cook has […]

Leon Kaye

August 30, 2017

Energy

Concrete Jungle Exacerbates Houston Flooding

In the coming weeks, experts anticipate that Houston residents will be at risk for something normally only seen in disasters […]

Jan Lee

August 30, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Welcome to Fort NOx: Diesel Industry Braces For Impact

By Dr. Maximilian Martin “Welcome to Fort NOx!” This is how a Greenpeace banner from the roof of the German […]

TriplePundit

August 30, 2017

Energy

Scotland Ramps Up Offshore Wind, Benefits Ripple Across the Pond

Scotland has been in the vanguard of the global offshore wind energy race, and in the latest development the Scottish […]

Tina Casey

August 30, 2017

Energy

Hurricane Harvey Tests Limits of Federal Flood Insurance Program

In addition to the loss of life, mass evacuations and extensive property damage in the Houston area, Hurricane Harvey’s impact […]

Leon Kaye

August 29, 2017

Voices for Change

Why Companies Like Salesforce Differentiate on Gender Pay Equity

By Emilee Regan Women’s Equality Day (August 26) marked 97 years since women in the United States were granted the […]

TriplePundit

August 29, 2017

Energy

Trump Forest: A New Forestry Initiative Dedicated to President Trump

Three environmentalists in New Zealand are dedicating a new forestry initiative to President Donald Trump. No, it’s not because they […]

Jan Lee

August 29, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

As Global Slavery Rates Rise, Corporations Struggle to Respond

Last week during a global forum in Australia, government, private sector and civil society representatives from 48 countries agreed to […]

Leon Kaye

August 29, 2017

Sponsored

Public-Private Partnerships

Implementing a Successful Public-Private Partnership Part 1: Find the Right Partner

By Laura Quintana, VP of Corporate Affairs at Cisco This is the first article in a five-part series on how […]

TriplePundit

August 29, 2017

Community Development

Cities pushing beyond climate change

By David Connor, UK Regional Voice Lead — As the world conversely becomes better connected in an increasingly uncertain future, […]

TriplePundit

August 29, 2017

Energy

Hurricane Harvey Halts Domestic Oil and Gas Production

The full damage wreaked by Hurricane Harvey won’t be totaled up for days if not weeks, but thankfully the destruction […]

Tina Casey

August 28, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Trump's DOE Invests $13M in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Don’t look now, but the Trump administration is doling out money for developing alternative fuel vehicles for mass transport. This […]

Jan Lee

August 28, 2017

Finance

Medicine's Newest Biomimicry Inspirations: Spider-Man and the Slippery Slug

Biomimicry is increasingly becoming the go-to resource for solving technology’s biggest problems. From the gecko’s sticky webbed feet to the […]

Jan Lee

August 28, 2017

3 Green Building Trends Inspired by the World's Most Sustainable Cities

By Krystal Rogers-Nelson The world’s most sustainable cities are redefining the building sector’s environmental impact. These cities are comprised of […]

TriplePundit

August 28, 2017

Community Development

How the Dutch are moved by wind

By RP Siegel — Man’s first use of wind technology goes back some 5,000 years when wind-powered boats were first […]

TriplePundit

August 28, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

New Grid Study Finds Advantages of Coal — If Taxpayers Foot The Bill

The U.S. Department of Energy has finally come out with a much-anticipated study of the nation’s electricity grid, and it […]

Tina Casey

August 25, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Patagonia’s First TV Ad Buy Urges Support for Public Lands

Patagonia has been leading the charge against what the company says are relentless threats imposed on U.S. public lands from […]

Leon Kaye

August 25, 2017

Energy

Samsung Note 8 Linked to Deforestation, Says NGO

This week, Samsung introduced the Note 8 with much fanfare, only a year after the company endured a months-long public […]

Leon Kaye

August 25, 2017

Finance

The Economic Benefits of Peace

By Camilla Schippa, Director, Institute for Economics & Peace War and violence extract huge costs from the global economy. In […]

TriplePundit

August 25, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Airbnb Working with Danny Glover to Engage Communities of Color

The online hospitality service Airbnb has added Danny Glover to their list of advisors. The 71-year-old actor, known for movies […]

Leon Kaye

August 24, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

With Personal Automobiles in the Rear View Mirror, Ford Looks Ahead to Life as a Mobility Company

We do not know how soon our future cars and trucks will be both powered by electricity and roam our […]

Leading and Following by Example: Companies Taking a Public Stance on Social Issues

COMMIT!Forum will convene hundreds of corporate social responsibility leaders and CEOs from CR Magazine’s annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking. The […]

TriplePundit

August 24, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

How Remote Work Affects Your Triple Bottom Line (and 5 Ways to Get There)

By Anna Johansson Working from home is growing in popularity, both among workers and among employers. According to a recent […]

TriplePundit

August 24, 2017

Community Development

Time to Reconsider What “Fits” in Your Corporate Volunteering Program

Submitted by Elizabeth Dove Newly released Canadian data confirms companies need an employee volunteer program to attract and retain talent. […]

CSRWire

August 23, 2017

Energy

Solar Power to Rival Nuclear by End of 2017

According to a recent report by GTM Research, solar power capacity not only continues to surge worldwide, but will rival […]

Leon Kaye

August 23, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Airports in Netherlands to Run 100 Percent on Wind Power

The Netherlands has in part long been famous due to its windmills. And starting next year, wind turbines will allow […]

Leon Kaye

August 23, 2017

LabDoor Takes on Alex Jones' Infowars and the Kardashians

Four years ago, the startup LabDoor promised to bring more transparency and accountability to the U.S. supplements and vitamins industry. […]

Leon Kaye

August 23, 2017

Finance

Massive Infrastructure Needs Require Creative Funding Approaches

By Eric Letsinger and Jase Wilson Municipal bonds have helped pay for some our country’s most iconic projects, including the Erie […]

TriplePundit

August 23, 2017

Community Development

ShareAction investment conference to focus on support for responsible business

By Brian Collett — Finance groups and other stakeholders are to debate the ways in which large European investors can […]

TriplePundit

August 23, 2017

Energy

Home Depot Taps GE and Tesla for Rooftop Solar Expansion

Home Depot boasts almost 2,300 stores across North America. All those locations combine to provide plenty of square footage for […]

Leon Kaye

August 22, 2017

Energy

Trump Order Puts Nation's Infrastructure at Risk for Climate Impacts

President Trump announced a solution to the nation’s infrastructure problem last week. However, the solution and the problem don’t really […]

Tina Casey

August 22, 2017

Energy

Support Grows for Republican Carbon Tax Plan

Shortly after President Trump was inaugurated, Republican elders including George Shultz and James Baker presented the White House with a […]

Leon Kaye

August 22, 2017

Energy

GMO Crop Yields Uncertain in Warming Climates According to New Research

Scientists have been arguing for decades over how to best fill the world’s food basket.Transgenic food producers maintain that the […]

Jan Lee

August 22, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Why Investors are Still Missing the Mark on ESG Integration

By Chat Reynders The notion that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) analysis is a complement to – not a substitute […]

TriplePundit

August 22, 2017

Community Development

New app increases access to investing in green energy

By Antonio Pasolini — Solar power is the first market to benefit from a new investment application called MyBit, an […]

TriplePundit

August 22, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Could Help 7-Eleven Grow — Sustainably

The emerging hydrogen economy is creating new opportunities for businesses to collaborate on energy solutions that benefit the bottom line […]

Tina Casey

August 21, 2017

Energy

Big Oil Faces More Calls for Stranded Asset Disclosure

By Elisabeth Jeffries Had ExxonMobil reported its reserves differently in 2016, investors might have taken another view of the company’s […]

TriplePundit

August 21, 2017

Energy

This Furniture Maker Has an Idea for California’s 102 Million Dead Trees

California is slowly recovering from a painful drought due to several months of plentiful rain and snow, and has reversed […]

Leon Kaye

August 21, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Michigan Accuses Flint of 'Endangering the Public' Over Lack of Water System

New pipes are going in. The old lead pipes are on the way out. But according to a list of […]

How to Align Your Corporate Citizenship Strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Care about brands taking stands? Join Terracycle CEO Tom Szaky to talk diaper recycling, Leidos CEO Roger Krone on the […]

TriplePundit

August 21, 2017

Energy

Pittsburgh: Leading Green Building Hub?

Once the epicenter of America’s manufacturing prowess, Pittsburgh has undergone decades of transformation as it shifted from its role as […]

Leon Kaye

August 21, 2017

Community Development

Half Of UK workers say 'no need' to sacrifice profits for higher ESG

By Roger Aitken — Around half (47%) of UK workers believe that companies can achieve higher environmental, social and governance […]

We are Designing our NI17 Program for You!

Whether you are passionate about protecting the environment, reversing climate change, reimaging food systems, investing for impact, fighting for equity […]

conference

August 19, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

3p Weekend Round-Up: Latest Count on Companies Standing Against Racism

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Tina Casey

August 18, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

The Industrious Bee: Replacing Plastic Products with Beeswax

The greatest challenge to “going green” these days is finding suitable replacements for our carbon-based conveniences. Things like plastic wrap […]

Jan Lee

August 18, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Why "Workers’ Comp" Are Not Dirty Words: CSR and Workplace Injuries

By Hattie E. James In the business world, few phrases carry as much emotional baggage as “workers’ compensation.” Those who […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2017

The Apparel Industry’s Environmental Impact in Six Graphics

By Deborah Drew and Genevieve Yehounme A version of this article was originally published by World Resources Institute Roughly 20 […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2017

Community Development

Big Oil urged to report financials in view of climate-related risk

By Elisabeth Jeffries — Had Exxon Mobil reported its reserves differently in 2016, investors might have taken a different view […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2017

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Derreck Kayongo – From Refugee to CEO

Gas Prices Spike But Texas Wind Farms — and Grid — Hold Steady After Harvey

Renewable Fuel Standard Ready for an Overhaul?

Beyond Rooftop Solar: How a 170-Year-Old Gas Company Stays Modern with Renewables

Timberland Helps Cotton Production Return to Haiti

Implementing a Successful Public-Private Partnership | Part 2: Determine When and How Long to Engage

Is Ford’s Chariot a Model for 21st-Century Transportation Systems?

Aaron Hurst – A Lifelong Career with Impact

Navigate Your Next Networking Event with Ease

Are You Interested in Social Entrepreneurship?

Are you passionate about Climate Change?

Discover How to Get the Most Out of Your Career

Trump Risks Larger Revolt From the Business Community if DACA Revoked

Mexico Tells Trump It Won't Pay for Wall, Will Help Harvey Victims

Businesses Devise Unusual Ways to Help Raise Hurricane Harvey Donations

Hurricane Harvey – a Tragic Yet Teachable Moment

U.S. Energy Dept. Needs Hydrogen for Future Grid Resiliency

For Campbell's, Brand Value Means Customer Engagement

Trump Reversal of Flood Risk Standards Will Hurt Communities Like Houston

Will Whole Foods’ Lower Prices Make Sustainable Food More Accessible?

Sanctions on Venezuela Exempt Citgo — U.S. Energy Portfolio at Risk

Why Diversity and Inclusion Begin at the Top

The important business of ocean conservation

Hurricane Harvey Demonstrates Critical Value of ‘Big Government’

Apple's Tim Cook Steps Into the Limelight, Urging Companies to Lead on ‘Moral Responsibility’

Concrete Jungle Exacerbates Houston Flooding

Welcome to Fort NOx: Diesel Industry Braces For Impact

Scotland Ramps Up Offshore Wind, Benefits Ripple Across the Pond

Hurricane Harvey Tests Limits of Federal Flood Insurance Program

Why Companies Like Salesforce Differentiate on Gender Pay Equity

Trump Forest: A New Forestry Initiative Dedicated to President Trump

As Global Slavery Rates Rise, Corporations Struggle to Respond

Implementing a Successful Public-Private Partnership Part 1: Find the Right Partner

Cities pushing beyond climate change

Hurricane Harvey Halts Domestic Oil and Gas Production

Trump's DOE Invests $13M in Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Medicine's Newest Biomimicry Inspirations: Spider-Man and the Slippery Slug

3 Green Building Trends Inspired by the World's Most Sustainable Cities

How the Dutch are moved by wind

New Grid Study Finds Advantages of Coal — If Taxpayers Foot The Bill

Patagonia’s First TV Ad Buy Urges Support for Public Lands

Samsung Note 8 Linked to Deforestation, Says NGO

The Economic Benefits of Peace

Airbnb Working with Danny Glover to Engage Communities of Color

With Personal Automobiles in the Rear View Mirror, Ford Looks Ahead to Life as a Mobility Company

Leading and Following by Example: Companies Taking a Public Stance on Social Issues

How Remote Work Affects Your Triple Bottom Line (and 5 Ways to Get There)

Time to Reconsider What “Fits” in Your Corporate Volunteering Program

Solar Power to Rival Nuclear by End of 2017

Airports in Netherlands to Run 100 Percent on Wind Power

LabDoor Takes on Alex Jones' Infowars and the Kardashians

Massive Infrastructure Needs Require Creative Funding Approaches

ShareAction investment conference to focus on support for responsible business

Home Depot Taps GE and Tesla for Rooftop Solar Expansion

Trump Order Puts Nation's Infrastructure at Risk for Climate Impacts

Support Grows for Republican Carbon Tax Plan

GMO Crop Yields Uncertain in Warming Climates According to New Research

Why Investors are Still Missing the Mark on ESG Integration

New app increases access to investing in green energy

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Could Help 7-Eleven Grow — Sustainably

Big Oil Faces More Calls for Stranded Asset Disclosure

This Furniture Maker Has an Idea for California’s 102 Million Dead Trees

Michigan Accuses Flint of 'Endangering the Public' Over Lack of Water System

How to Align Your Corporate Citizenship Strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Pittsburgh: Leading Green Building Hub?

Half Of UK workers say 'no need' to sacrifice profits for higher ESG

We are Designing our NI17 Program for You!

3p Weekend Round-Up: Latest Count on Companies Standing Against Racism

The Industrious Bee: Replacing Plastic Products with Beeswax

Why "Workers’ Comp" Are Not Dirty Words: CSR and Workplace Injuries

The Apparel Industry’s Environmental Impact in Six Graphics

Big Oil urged to report financials in view of climate-related risk