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Why Homeowners Choose High-Performance Buildings

The team at Futuro Construction wondered why clients were choosing to build high-performance homes. Did homeowners want to protect the environment by saving […]

Sarah Lozanova

April 5, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

4 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Sustainable Business

By Luna Atamian Corporations have made significant progress on the sustainability front, but the work done to date mainly focused on […]

TriplePundit

April 5, 2017

Energy

Invest In Local Food Systems to Set A Chain Reaction

By Anna Johansson The fastest way to see a community thrive is by organizing local food systems that can produce […]

TriplePundit

April 5, 2017

Community Development

A conversation with Sandy Boundy, Communications and CSR Manager at Heineken Ireland

From “In Conversation,” Business in the Community Ireland — Please describe your role and responsibilities and how many years […]

TriplePundit

April 5, 2017

H&M's Bold New Journey to 'Climate Positive'

An audacious corporate goal is one a company doesn’t yet know how to reach. A goal without a plan means […]

jennifer boynton

April 4, 2017

Energy

NRDC Makes the Case for Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits

As U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to dismantle the energy and environmental policies implemented by his predecessor, one NGO is […]

Leon Kaye

April 4, 2017

3 Steps To Lower Drug and Health Insurance Prices

Editor’s Note: This is the first post in a three-part article series. In case you missed it, you can read […]

Bill Roth

April 4, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Google Will Boost the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Avoid Offensive Videos

YouTube is a favorite time suck for many of us, and for countless good reasons. Uploading videos is seamless and fast, […]

Leon Kaye

April 4, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

DEA’s Fight Against Opioid Manufacturer Falters as Drug Companies Deny Responsibility

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, 78 people die each day from an opioid drug-related overdose. The […]

Leon Kaye

April 4, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Lotus Foods: Changing the World One Grain of Rice at a Time

By Nancy Rosenzweig and Michael Whelchel, Conscious Company Media Rice is the most vital crop in the world. It is […]

TriplePundit

April 4, 2017

Finance

7 Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist

Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from the new book “Doughnut Economics” by economist Kate Raworth. You can buy […]

TriplePundit

April 4, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

A New Era of Politicized Capitalism?

By Melissa Schweyer About a month and a half ago, the founders of B Lab — Andrew Kassoy, Bart Houlahan and Jay […]

TriplePundit

April 4, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Asbestos Education in the Workplace: Prevention Meets Preparation

By Charles MacGregor Prior to the 1970s, it was rare to see a new home built without some sort of asbestos. […]

TriplePundit

April 4, 2017

Community Development

Guides published to help companies deal with human rights

By Brian Collett — Two guides have been issued to help UK companies to understand how to perform their […]

TriplePundit

April 4, 2017

The Journey To Corporate Zero-Waste-To-Landfill

Zero-waste-to-landfill (ZWTL) is a popular goal for businesses that wish to lead on sustainability. It sounds like a noble goal, […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

April 3, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Climate Change Policies and Federal Funding Cuts Could Impact Military, Developing Nations

When White House Budget Director Mick Mulvaney announced the proposed budget for the 2018 fiscal year on March 16, he […]

Carl Nettleton

April 3, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Wells Fargo’s $110 Million Settlement Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Last week, Wells Fargo reached an agreement in principle to pay $110 million in order to settle a class-action lawsuit filed […]

Leon Kaye

April 3, 2017

Energy

Westinghouse Bankruptcy: The End of Nuclear Power?

An age of innovation may be coming to an end for nuclear giant Westinghouse. On Wednesday, the company that designed […]

Jan Lee

April 3, 2017

Voices for Change

NCAA Silent On North Carolina's Repeal and Replace of ‘Bathroom Bill’

Late last week, as the clock ticked closer to an NCAA deadline to repeal controversial HB-2, known widely as the “bathroom […]

Leon Kaye

April 3, 2017

Energy

Walmart Boycott Over Climate Change Looming . . . Or Not

TriplePundit has been exploring the efficacy of boycotts, or lack thereof, and we could be on the verge of yet […]

Tina Casey

April 3, 2017

Voices for Change

U.S. Health Care Still Stands At A Dangerous Crossroad

America desperately needs affordable, universal health care. Americans pay more for health care than any other developed nation. One of […]

Bill Roth

April 3, 2017

Energy

Toy Recycling Gets a Boost from Tom's of Maine and TerraCycle

It’s pretty obvious what to do with cans, glass containers and even plastic bottles once they’re empty. But for other […]

Leon Kaye

April 3, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

3p Weekend: These Consumer Engagement Campaigns Prove Companies Still Care

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

Mary Mazzoni

March 31, 2017

Finance

Can Lyft Take Advantage of Uber's Misdeeds? Not As A 'Better Boyfriend'

Lyft doesn’t want to be a nice guy anymore. As Uber seems to be dealing with a new crisis every […]

Raz Godelnik

March 31, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

JPMorgan: We Moderated Our Online Advertising, And Nothing Changed

Banking giant JPMorgan Chase slashed its online advertising this month, and its online presence remained more or less the same, […]

Leon Kaye

March 31, 2017

Energy

China Calls Trump and U.S. ‘Selfish’ Over Climate Change Policies

Watch for a war of words to erupt between U.S. President Donald Trump and “Jina” at any moment. A major […]

Leon Kaye

March 31, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Qdoba, Jack in the Box Boost Animal Welfare Standards

Qdoba Mexican Eats and Jack in the Box, part of the same parent company, joined a long line of food […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 31, 2017

Energy

Israeli Startup Prevents Water Leaks Before They Happen

In much of the world, aging infrastructure causes cities to lose a staggering amount of water to leakage before it can […]

Leon Kaye

March 31, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

The Future of the U.S. Railway System

By Scott Huntington There is something iconic about the U.S. railway system. Whether you’re watching the trains fly down the […]

TriplePundit

March 31, 2017

Voices for Change

Respect Is the Cornerstone of Company Growth

By Kelsey Martin Respect is the foundation of every successful company culture, and leaders need to embody the company’s core […]

TriplePundit

March 31, 2017

Finance

Why Fair Trade Matters Even More in An Unequal World

We live in a time of massive, unprecedented trade: Goods, information and money all flow across borders almost seamlessly (people, […]

Nithin Coca

March 30, 2017

Finance

Could the Rise of 'Shadow Banks' Put the U.S. Economy At Risk?

So-called “shadow banks” have edged out a larger portion of the U.S. financial sector, especially the mortgage market, over the […]

Leon Kaye

March 30, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Embattled Uber Releases Its First Diversity Report

Uber released its first diversity report this week following months of bad press, including fierce backlash over workplace sexual harassment allegations. […]

Leon Kaye

March 30, 2017

Energy

Toyota Makes A Bold Pitch For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Mirai

Toyota has a message for anyone who still doubts the potential of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles: Lalalala we can’t […]

Tina Casey

March 30, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Finally: Flint's Lead-Tainted Water Pipes Will Be Replaced by 2020

It may be a tall order, but if everything goes the way lawmakers promises, Flint residents will have new, lead-free […]

Jan Lee

March 30, 2017

Technology

As Feds Strip Internet Privacy Laws, States Enact Their Own

If anything good has come out of incoming U.S. President Donald Trump’s unsettling attack on Obama-era legislation, it’s the incentive […]

Jan Lee

March 30, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Nike Jumps On Upcycling Bandwagon With New Shoe Packaging

Nike’s new shoe packaging is made from 100 percent post-consumer waste, including milk and orange juice containers and coffee lids. […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 30, 2017

RECAP: #TimberlandXThread with Timberland & Thread

Today, Timberland, Thread and TriplePundit met at #TimberlandXThread to discuss the concept of upcycling in the circular economy of the fashion industry, […]

Marissa Rosen

March 30, 2017

Consumption: Still the Elephant in the Corporate Boardroom

The world is on track to both quadruple its GDP and to triple consumption of natural resources by 2050, according to […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 30, 2017

Community Development

Australian solar power customers support community solar projects

By Brian Collett — A green Australian electricity company has given customers the option of paying slightly higher rates to […]

TriplePundit

March 30, 2017

Energy

This Component of Trump's Climate Order Could Do the Most Damage

On Tuesday, in a move he said would start “putting an end to the war on coal,” U.S. President Donald […]

Leon Kaye

March 29, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

On Climate Change, America Is Less Divided Than We Think

We often think of climate change advocacy as a partisan issue: Democrats believe in human-instigated climate change, and Republicans don’t. […]

Jan Lee

March 29, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Rolling Back the Clean Power Plan Will Hurt U.S. Jobs, Competitiveness

By Bob Keefe U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to roll back the Clean Power Plan and other commonsense clean energy […]

TriplePundit

March 29, 2017

Energy

Coal Executive to Trump: You Can't Bring Mining Jobs Back

The American coal industry may have won a battle yesterday with President Donald Trump’s dismantling of environmental regulations via executive […]

Leon Kaye

March 29, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Hire More Veterans: Starbucks Did and Never Looked Back

Four years ago, Starbucks embarked on a program to hire 10,000 veterans by 2018. The company reached that target well […]

Tina Casey

March 29, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Conscious Leadership in Action: What To Do About Loneliness At the Top?

By Aaron Kahlow A common struggle I see with mission-driven entrepreneurs is that they feel super alone. “I should be […]

TriplePundit

March 29, 2017

Architects and Industry Collaborate on Health in the Built Environment

By Bill Shireman, Future 500 Most of us go about our lives without thinking much about the materials that are […]

TriplePundit

March 29, 2017

Energy

The Other Shoe Drops: Trump Signs Executive Order Gutting Environmental Protections

This morning, under the cover of “energy independence,” U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for a rewrite of the […]

Tom Schueneman

March 28, 2017

Energy

Global Brewer AB InBev Pledges 100 Percent Renewable Power by 2025

AB InBev, the international beer giant that owns hundreds of beer brands across 50 countries, announced today that it will […]

Leon Kaye

March 28, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Trump Nullifies Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule For Federal Contractors

The pushback against social justice regulations passed under former U.S. President Barack Obama is in full force. This week incoming […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 28, 2017

Energy

Alter Eco Wants to Make Chocolate a Regenerative, Not Extractive, Industry

Earlier this month, several of the world’s largest chocolate companies created buzz with the promise that they would work with […]

Leon Kaye

March 28, 2017

Energy

Public Lands Can Survive Political Headwinds with Corporate Investment

By Dick Kempka Change in political administrations can be traumatic, particularly if your candidate didn’t win. Elections have consequences that […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2017

Technology

Survey: New Administration Causes Tech Workers To Think About Diversity

Donald J. Trump’s presidency is causing tech-industry employees to think more about diversity and inclusion, according to polling and research […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 28, 2017

Finance

A More Equitable Economy Exists Right Next Door

By Jay Walljasper Welcome to everyday life in Quebec—Canada’s second largest province with 8.2 million people. Yet these scenes of […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2017

Energy

The Decarbonization of the Global Energy System

Climate change has dominated the news over the past 15 months. First, nearly 200 nations signed a historic accord in […]

Anum Yoon

March 28, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Office Depot and TerraCycle Partner on Binder Recycling

Most of us have accumulated a collection of school or office binders over the years, including the infamous Trapper Keeper, […]

Leon Kaye

March 28, 2017

Community Development

Canadian oil sands production cut due to unprofitability

By Brian Collett — ExxonMobil is curbing its tar sands oil operations in Alberta, but for economic, not environmental, reasons. […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2017

Community Development

Shopping for a purpose

By Adam Woodhall — There are many gathering storms our society is facing, but having a purpose is increasingly seen […]

TriplePundit

March 28, 2017

First Steps for Corporate Zero Waste

Despite regional pressures on municipal landfills, the U.S. still has plenty of space in which to dispose of its garbage. The […]

Leon Kaye

March 27, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Economic, Political Fallout From North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Bill’ Continues One Year Later

A year has passed since HB-2, or the Public Facilities Privacy and Securities Act, passed both houses of North Carolina’s […]

Leon Kaye

March 27, 2017

Energy

Advocates Prepare For Court Battle As Trump Moves Keystone XL Forward

Friday was a bad day for Republicans, but President Donald Trump wasn’t having any of it. As members of his […]

Jan Lee

March 27, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Trump's $3 Million Weekend Getaways: When is the Cost of a Presidential Vacation Too Much?

The tally for Secret Service detail for U.S. President Donald Trump and his entourage is already mounting: weekly golfing trips […]

Jan Lee

March 27, 2017

Energy

As Meat-Free Burgers Move Mainstream, Impossible Foods Scales Up

Up-and-coming culinary startup Impossible Foods has come a long way since we first tasted its vegan hamburger “meat” two years ago. Now […]

Nick Aster

March 27, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

When Boycotts Work: Breitbart, YouTube in Tailspin Over Hate Speech

Sleeping Giants seems to have found the magic key that makes boycotts work. Last week the anti-hate organization announced that […]

Tina Casey

March 27, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

3 Ways Businesses Can Help Struggling Nonprofits

By Joe Waters How would you like to be in PBS’ or Meals on Wheels’ shoes right now? These two organizations […]

TriplePundit

March 27, 2017

Community Development

Clean energy: big savings for your business

By Mypower — Commercial solar panel systems allow businesses to operate with their own self-generated clean energy. Solar power is […]

TriplePundit

March 26, 2017

Voices for Change

3p Weekend: 7 Companies Led By Refugees

In January, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a set of travel restrictions that quickly caught attention around the world. The executive […]

Mary Mazzoni

March 24, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Starbucks Baristas Demand Equal Maternity Leave Benefits

Starbucks has a reputation for taking on a wide array of political issues — from its pledge to hire both […]

Leon Kaye

March 24, 2017

Energy

Trump Advisors Continue to Urge Climate Inaction

Rep. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), a key energy advisor to the Donald Trump administration, has some interesting ideas about America’s role […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

March 24, 2017

Corporate Responsibility

Is Google’s Lawsuit the Beginning of the End for Uber?

Uber is a company many love to hate. In many ways, it has become a toxic relationship: Can’t live it; […]

Leon Kaye

March 24, 2017

Energy

Blue Apron Acquires Bill Niman's Sustainable Meat Company

For many who are familiar with Bill Niman’s efforts to reform how the country’s beef, pork and poultry industries treat […]

Jan Lee

March 24, 2017

DNA Tagging Could Improve Traceability in the Global Cotton Supply Chain

We hear about conflict palm oil and conflict minerals often, but what about conflict cotton? The world’s most popular textile […]

Leon Kaye

March 24, 2017

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Why Homeowners Choose High-Performance Buildings

4 Things Everyone Needs to Know About Sustainable Business

Invest In Local Food Systems to Set A Chain Reaction

A conversation with Sandy Boundy, Communications and CSR Manager at Heineken Ireland

H&M's Bold New Journey to 'Climate Positive'

NRDC Makes the Case for Federal Clean Energy Tax Credits

3 Steps To Lower Drug and Health Insurance Prices

Google Will Boost the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Avoid Offensive Videos

DEA’s Fight Against Opioid Manufacturer Falters as Drug Companies Deny Responsibility

Lotus Foods: Changing the World One Grain of Rice at a Time

7 Ways to Think Like a 21st-Century Economist

A New Era of Politicized Capitalism?

Asbestos Education in the Workplace: Prevention Meets Preparation

Guides published to help companies deal with human rights

The Journey To Corporate Zero-Waste-To-Landfill

Climate Change Policies and Federal Funding Cuts Could Impact Military, Developing Nations

Wells Fargo’s $110 Million Settlement Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Westinghouse Bankruptcy: The End of Nuclear Power?

NCAA Silent On North Carolina's Repeal and Replace of ‘Bathroom Bill’

Walmart Boycott Over Climate Change Looming . . . Or Not

U.S. Health Care Still Stands At A Dangerous Crossroad

Toy Recycling Gets a Boost from Tom's of Maine and TerraCycle

3p Weekend: These Consumer Engagement Campaigns Prove Companies Still Care

Can Lyft Take Advantage of Uber's Misdeeds? Not As A 'Better Boyfriend'

JPMorgan: We Moderated Our Online Advertising, And Nothing Changed

China Calls Trump and U.S. ‘Selfish’ Over Climate Change Policies

Qdoba, Jack in the Box Boost Animal Welfare Standards

Israeli Startup Prevents Water Leaks Before They Happen

The Future of the U.S. Railway System

Respect Is the Cornerstone of Company Growth

Why Fair Trade Matters Even More in An Unequal World

Could the Rise of 'Shadow Banks' Put the U.S. Economy At Risk?

Embattled Uber Releases Its First Diversity Report

Toyota Makes A Bold Pitch For Hydrogen Fuel Cell Mirai

Finally: Flint's Lead-Tainted Water Pipes Will Be Replaced by 2020

As Feds Strip Internet Privacy Laws, States Enact Their Own

Nike Jumps On Upcycling Bandwagon With New Shoe Packaging

RECAP: #TimberlandXThread with Timberland & Thread

Consumption: Still the Elephant in the Corporate Boardroom

Australian solar power customers support community solar projects

This Component of Trump's Climate Order Could Do the Most Damage

On Climate Change, America Is Less Divided Than We Think

Rolling Back the Clean Power Plan Will Hurt U.S. Jobs, Competitiveness

Coal Executive to Trump: You Can't Bring Mining Jobs Back

Hire More Veterans: Starbucks Did and Never Looked Back

Conscious Leadership in Action: What To Do About Loneliness At the Top?

Architects and Industry Collaborate on Health in the Built Environment

The Other Shoe Drops: Trump Signs Executive Order Gutting Environmental Protections

Global Brewer AB InBev Pledges 100 Percent Renewable Power by 2025

Trump Nullifies Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Rule For Federal Contractors

Alter Eco Wants to Make Chocolate a Regenerative, Not Extractive, Industry

Public Lands Can Survive Political Headwinds with Corporate Investment

Survey: New Administration Causes Tech Workers To Think About Diversity

A More Equitable Economy Exists Right Next Door

The Decarbonization of the Global Energy System

Office Depot and TerraCycle Partner on Binder Recycling

Canadian oil sands production cut due to unprofitability

Shopping for a purpose

First Steps for Corporate Zero Waste

Economic, Political Fallout From North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Bill’ Continues One Year Later

Advocates Prepare For Court Battle As Trump Moves Keystone XL Forward

Trump's $3 Million Weekend Getaways: When is the Cost of a Presidential Vacation Too Much?

As Meat-Free Burgers Move Mainstream, Impossible Foods Scales Up

When Boycotts Work: Breitbart, YouTube in Tailspin Over Hate Speech

3 Ways Businesses Can Help Struggling Nonprofits

Clean energy: big savings for your business

3p Weekend: 7 Companies Led By Refugees

Starbucks Baristas Demand Equal Maternity Leave Benefits

Trump Advisors Continue to Urge Climate Inaction

Is Google’s Lawsuit the Beginning of the End for Uber?

Blue Apron Acquires Bill Niman's Sustainable Meat Company

DNA Tagging Could Improve Traceability in the Global Cotton Supply Chain