Stories from 3p Editors
Nature
In Photos: On the Road with a Montana Range Rider Who Tracks Predators on Horseback
Range riders are reemerging in the western U.S. in response to the slow but sure resurgence of apex predators. As the animals return to their former territories, now also home to people, new tensions are emerging.
July 14
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Decarbonizing the Maritime Industry
Crowley Prioritizes Mariners’ Development, Inclusive Recruiting Amid Worker Shortages
Along with the rest of the U.S. workforce, the maritime industry faces ongoing labor shortages. Crowley, a leading logistics, marine and energy solutions company, is among those turning toward more inclusive workforce development strategies for solutions.
June 19, 2024
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Building a More Sustainable CPG Sector
Brand Leaders Share Their Insights on the Future of the CPG Sector
An eye toward consumer attitudes and lifestyles can help CPG brands differentiate themselves on the store shelf while improving their impact on communities and the environment, leaders said at an event hosted at Mondelēz International’s headquarters in Chicago earlier this month.
June 4, 2024
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Building More Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains, Today and Into the Future
Scope 3 Emissions Management Made Easier for Food and Beverage Companies by Savvy Suppliers
Gathering Scope 3 emissions data from suppliers isn’t easy for food and beverage companies, but new remote sensing and analytics technology can help.
March 28, 2024
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Decarbonizing the Maritime Industry
The Port of the Future: A Vision for Cleaner, Low-Carbon Seaports
Efforts are underway by companies and governments to lessen the environmental impact of seaports, led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Ports Initiative stated goal for U.S ports to be global leaders in clean, efficient freight and passenger transportation.
March 5, 2024
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Building More Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains, Today and Into the Future
Regenerative Cotton Makes an Impact: Just Ask Brands Like the North Face
A collaboration among farmers, scientists, and businesses are applying scientific rigor and data quantification to measure the positive outcomes attained when farmers utilize regenerative practices to grow cotton.
September 22, 2023
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A Clean Energy Revolution in Agriculture and Construction is Here
Clean Tractors and the Energy-Independent Farm of the Future
By turning methane emissions into biomethane fuel, livestock farmers can improve manure handling systems while decarbonizing tractors and other equipment.
September 5, 2023
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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry
The Journey from Recovery to Circularity for the Tire Industry
New, more valuable use opportunities for end-of-life tires could provide even more incentives for tire recycling and help further build circularity and sustainability into the tire lifecycle at the global level.
August 24, 2023
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Building a Better Tomorrow, Today
Americans Are Facing a Gap in Racial and Generational Wealth. Northwestern Mutual is Working to Help Close It.
From investing in communities of color and ensuring programs and processes are equitable for clients and employees alike, companies like leading financial services company Northwestern Mutual are working to drive sustainable change on the racial wealth gap.
June 14, 2023
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Decarbonizing the Maritime Industry
Crowley Puts the Pieces Together for a Decarbonized Maritime Industry
Decarbonizing the maritime industry will involve a host of clean technologies that complement each other in efficient, economical systems. The U.S. maritime and logistics company, Crowley, illustrates how that can be accomplished.
February 21, 2023
Corporate Responsibility
What Do You Want to Read About in 2023?
What kind of stories pique your interest, and what would you like to see us cover more in 2023 and beyond? We want to hear from you! Click the link above for a three-question survey — it'll take less than a minute.
February 6, 2023
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Carbon and Beyond: The ESG and Sustainability Trends Shaping Business Today
To Act On Climate Change, Today’s Companies Must Be Water Stewards
As climate change makes water access more of a concern for communities, the decisions companies make about their water usage affects situations well beyond their fence lines.
January 9, 2023
Finance
From the Ground Up: How Companies Can Help Drive Financial Inclusion
Join Merck KGaA, CNote and 3p this Wednesday to learn more about how companies can use an innovative model to meet their DEI targets.
December 12, 2022
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What Does It Take to Build a Circular Economy?
ESG for SMEs: How Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses Can Embrace ESG for Long-Term Growth
By expanding their environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can avoid business risks while positioning themselves to engage top-notch customers.
December 6, 2022
Voices for Change
A Thanksgiving Message from TriplePundit
Until we return next week after the long Thanksgiving holiday, here is where we 3p's editorial staff has been seeing some hope.
November 23, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Corporate Purpose: Can It Deliver More for Brands and Stakeholders? Find out at 3BL Forum, Oct. 25
Corporate purpose will be front and center at 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands, taking place on Tuesday, October 25, at New York City’s Pier Sixty.
October 6, 2022
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Inclusion is Better for Business — in the Tech Sector and Beyond
Total Rewards: Inside the HR Strategy That Helps to Foster Inclusive Workplaces
BMC Software is among the companies adopting the total rewards approach as a strategy to reframe compensation while recognizing the worth and contributions of employees.
September 6, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
Interview: P&G’s SVP North America Home Care Talks 2030 Sustainability Ambitions
TriplePundit recently spoke with Marchoe Northern, senior vice president for North America Home Care at P&G, to find out more about how she’s bringing P&G’s Ambition 2030 to life on her business.
August 25, 2022
Community Development
Clean Energy Projects Still Have a Human Rights Problem
A bullish year for the clean energy sector cannot mask the fact that such projects too often have led to human rights problem across the globe.
August 1, 2022
Energy
Conserve and Restore: How Business Can Leverage a Holistic Approach to Water Management
Since every facet of our lives depends on water, every water stakeholder — from companies and governments down to individuals — has a role to play in safeguarding water supplies now and into the future.
July 8, 2022
Voices for Change
The Global Sustainability Community Comes Through for Ukraine
Last month's Sustainability For Ukraine web-a-thon, featuring more than 90 speakers from around the world, raised $170,000 for the nation's civil society.
July 5, 2022
Voices for Change
Join Us: Sustainability For Ukraine Fundraiser, Tuesday, June 21
Join us for a 24-hour web-a-thon on the future of sustainability, and a fundraiser for civil society in Ukraine, on Tuesday, June 21, starting at 8:00am ET.
June 16, 2022
Finance
Yes, Decarbonization Can Absolutely Generate Business Opportunities
The decarbonization technologies needed to create a low-carbon economy will generate promising business opportunities over the next several years.
June 13, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
How Consumer Goods Companies Use Life Cycle Assessments to Create More Sustainable Products
Life cycle assessments, or LCAs, can be a valuable tool for consumer companies as they look to respond to consumers’ sustainability expectations.
June 8, 2022
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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry
The U.S. Tire Industry Seeks to Better Understand and Mitigate Road Wear Particles
Driving leads to abrasion of both the tire and the road surface, producing tiny debris called tire and road wear particles, or TRWP. As more information about TRWP has been learned, tire industry stakeholders have ramped up efforts to better understand TRWP and mitigate their potential impacts.
May 31, 2022
Community Development
A Memorial Day Message from 3p
We’d be remiss if on Memorial Day, we didn't offer a few ideas on how to remember those who have lost their lives at times of war.
May 30, 2022
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Accelerating Sustainable Animal Farming Solutions For a Brighter Future
The Path to Net Zero Offers Companies New Opportunities
Corporate pledges to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions in a generation often create more questions than answers, but the Netherlands-based health, nutrition and bioscience firm DSM says it has a plan.
May 24, 2022
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Long-Duration Energy Storage: Catalyst for a Sustainable Energy Future
These Next-Gen Batteries Are Low-Carbon, Recyclable and Nontoxic
Energy storage is the key to unlocking Earth’s vast wind and solar energy resources, but limitations associated with lithium-ion batteries — the technology of choice to date — are driving demand for alternatives.
May 10, 2022
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Making the Cut: Fostering Sustainability and Purpose in the Apparel Sector
HanesBrands Reflects on First Year’s Progress Toward 2030 Sustainability Goals
This month the apparel company is updating the website dedicated to its 2030 Global Sustainability Goals, marking progress, challenges and lessons learned while looking ahead at what remains to be done.
April 20, 2022
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Reinventing the Linear Economy Into the Regenerative Circular Economy
SAP and Accenture Aim for a Circular, Regenerative Economy
SAP recently introduced a new solution, SAP Responsible Design and Production — co-developed with Accenture, that charts the path toward a more circular economy and emphasizes the need for regenerative practices alongside the reduce-reuse-recycle formula.
April 20, 2022
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Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times
The Challenge of Plastic and Achieving Sustainable Packaging
The U.S. Plastics Pact is a coalition of brands, retailers, government agencies, and nonprofits looking to make all plastic packaging be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025. We speak with the group's executive director to see how it's going.
April 18, 2022
Energy
Six Takeaways from the Latest IPCC Report
From what we here at 3p have gleaned from the latest, 3,600-page report from the IPCC, the following are the six big takeaways that the editors see.
April 5, 2022
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Nourishing People and the Planet
How the Power of Partnerships Can Tackle Food Insecurity
We spoke with María Teresa García Plata, director of Red de Bancos de Alimentos de México (BAMX, or the Mexican Foodbanking Network), to find out how nonprofits like hers can pivot to meet rising food insecurity amidst the pandemic.
March 22, 2022
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Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times
Pet Homelessness Shouldn’t Be Happening: Here’s How Companies and Individuals Can Help
Despite our affection for pets, the reality is that at any given time nearly 48 million cats and dogs don’t have a home in the U.S. We spoke with Dr. Ellen Jefferson, president and CEO of the Texas animal shelter Austin Pets Alive, to learn more about the problem and what can be done.
March 10, 2022
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The Last Mile of Decarbonization
Why Battery Energy Storage Is the Solution Everyone Needs … For Now
New energy storage technologies are on the horizon, promising to solve the largest barrier to renewable energy. Before long-term storage is made widely available, facility managers can — and should — take advantage of energy storage in the form of rechargeable batteries available today.
December 20, 2021
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Ensuring a More Equitable Post-Pandemic World
This Campaign Looks to Brighten the Holiday Season for Families Still Struggling Amidst the Pandemic
2021 is poised to be a record holiday spending season, but as American families continue to grapple with the effects of the pandemic and worsening inflation, the season will be brighter for some than others. This nonprofit is stepping in to help.
November 30, 2021
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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry
Next Stop for the Tire Industry: The Circular Economy
End-of-life tires, or ELT, are a valuable resource for the circular economy, but it takes deliberate research, planning and management to ensure component materials like rubber, steel and textiles get to an appropriate end use.
November 29, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
How This CEO’s Focus on ESG Performance Allows Owens Corning to Keep Reimagining Sustainability
Brian Chambers' strong focus on sustainability at Owens Corning has led him to be named as this year’s Responsible CEO of the Year: ESG Transparency.
November 15, 2021
Community Development
A CEO’s Vision: The Driving Forces Behind Fifth Third Bank’s Rise as Leading on Innovation and Sustainability
Greg D. Carmichael received the 2021 Responsible CEO of the Year for Community Impact for his leadership in driving Fifth Third Bank's community work.
November 15, 2021
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Ensuring a More Equitable Post-Pandemic World
What ‘Support Our Troops’ Really Means: Hiring a Veteran is Just the Beginning
What veterans offer to the civilian workplace is well known, but employers can also benefit by working closely with them so they develop new skills.
November 11, 2021
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What Does It Take to Build a Circular Economy?
How E-Commerce Can Push the Sustainable Packaging Trend
When people buy online, they're less focused on flashy packaging and more interested in the quality of a product — and that's good news for packaging manufacturers, brands and municipal recyclers looking to cut waste down to size.
November 9, 2021
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The Last Mile of Decarbonization
Charting a Sustainable Course for the Hydrogen Economy of the Future
Charting a course for hydrogen that avoids unintended consequences will be a challenge, but a recent analysis indicates the hydrogen economy is closer than it seems.
November 4, 2021
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Inclusion is Better for Business — in the Tech Sector and Beyond
How Algorithms and Algorithmic Bias Shape Our Lives at Work
Algorithms can help a company identify patterns, monitor metrics and automate tasks. But the human element and understanding the limitations of algorithms is vital to making progress on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
October 22, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Monday, 10/25, Noon ET: We Unveil the Responsible CEO Awards
Join us virtually on Monday, Oct. 25 at Noon ET for the Responsible CEO Awards, which recognizes bold leadership. There is no cost to register and attend.
October 22, 2021
Sustainable Living
For This Company, Customers Are Crucial in Forging a Path Toward Sustainability and Regeneration
Sustainability isn’t a nice-to-have; it’s now a must-have. Logitech serves as a case study on how embedding sustainability can help drive innovation.
October 22, 2021
Energy
Our Tribute to RP Siegel, 1952-2021
We here at 3p are saddened to learn that one of our first contributing writers, RP Siegel, unexpectedly passed away on September 25.
October 20, 2021
Energy
September 8 – The Road to COP26: What’s the Role of Business in a 1.5°C Future?
Join us on Wednesday, September 8 at 1pm ET/10am PT for the third installment of 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands - LIVE!, focusing on climate change.
September 2, 2021
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Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times
How Virtual Volunteering Keeps Businesses Engaged with Nonprofits During the Pandemic
Virtual volunteering not only helps nonprofits stay connected to their communities amidst the pandemic, but also gives corporate employees an opportunity to continue engaging in meaningful service, even in isolation.
August 23, 2021
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Accelerating Sustainable Animal Farming Solutions For a Brighter Future
A New Roadmap for Feeding 9.7 Billion People, Sustainably
In 2020, DSM Animal Nutrition and Health launched the We Make it Possible strategic initiative with the aim of leading a worldwide transformation in sustainable animal protein production.
August 12, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Words Matter: A Quick Guide on Making ESG Resonate with Your Employees
Be sure to take a moment and download this e-guide, "Words Matter: Making ESG Communications with Employees Count," for free.
August 9, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Monday, 7/26 – Engaging Consumers in Climate Action: Essential Steps for Brands
Join Mastercard and 3p on Monday, July 26 at 1 p.m. ET to learn more about how companies can engage consumers to drive climate action.
July 22, 2021
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Lead on Purpose: How Values Drive Business in Uncertain Times
How Mars Used Technology to Center Purpose During the Pandemic
The multinational consumer goods company leaned into its purpose to navigate the crisis and embraced technology to enable connections while ensuring safety, Angela Mangiapane, president of Mars Global Services, told TriplePundit.
June 15, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Tomorrow on 3BL Forum: Pushing Past Plastic, 1 p.m. ET
Join us tomorrow, June 2, 1 p.m. ET for “Pushing Past Plastic: How Brands Can Be Part of the Solution,” the next edition of 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands.
June 1, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
As We Learn More About the Killing of Daunte Wright, It’s Time to Read These Words from 2016 Again
The death of Daunte Wright is a reminder that managers across the U.S. must find ways to discuss difficult conversations about race with their colleagues.
April 15, 2021
Finance
How Companies Can Tackle the U.S. Housing Crisis
Join TriplePundit on Thursday, March 25 at 2pm ET for a free webcast that focuses on one potential solution for addressing the looming U.S. housing crisis.
March 16, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Nominations for 2021 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award Now Open
Nominations for the 13th annual Responsible CEO of the Year Awards and 10th annual Lifetime Achievement Award are open until March 31, 2021.
February 9, 2021
Energy
Tomorrow, Dec. 8 at 1:00 ET: The 'Scope 3' Secret to Global Emissions Reduction
Join tomorrow’s webcast, “A New Era of Climate Action: The 'Scope 3' Secret to Global Emissions Reduction," Dec 8, 1pm ET, with EcoVadis and Andrew Winston.
December 7, 2020
Energy
The Global Animal Protein Industry Is Far Behind on ESG Performance
Many of the world’s largest animal protein producers have no targets in place to reduce emissions - and that's only one way this sector is falling short.
November 17, 2020
Brands Taking Stands
Today, Oct. 15: 3BL Virtual Forum Explores Business Leadership in the Movement for Racial and Economic Justice
The next episode of 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands - Business Elects to Lead focuses on the ongoing fight for racial and economic justice.
October 14, 2020
Brands Taking Stands
A First Look at Next Week’s Virtual 3BL Forum Speaker Lineup
3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands - Business Elects to Lead starts next week on Thursday, Oct. 8; here's a list of the companies visiting our virtual stage.
October 2, 2020
Energy
Our Climate Week Webcast on Sept. 22: How Business Can Meet the Moment with Urgency
This Climate Week, join Hannon Armstrong CEO Jeffrey Eckel on September 22, 1pm ET, for a conversation on how business must mobilize for climate action.
September 14, 2020
Voices for Change
Your Company Agrees Black Lives Matter. Then What? Learn More, Wednesday, August 5 at Noon ET
We'll host a live talk with the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice on how companies can pursue criminal justice reform on Wed., August 5, Noon ET.
July 30, 2020
Corporate Responsibility
Join 3p's 'Learn From Home' Series Featuring Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha on June 16
TriplePundit and 3BL Media will feature Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha on June 16, 2 p.m. ET, as part of the “Learn From Home” live event series.
May 29, 2020
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For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities
Crop Diversification Helps Tobacco Farmers Build Resilience
This article series is sponsored by Philip Morris International. More than 60 percent of those living in extreme poverty are […]
February 7, 2020
Corporate Responsibility
How Brands Communicated Purpose in 2019
This past year, consumers, investors and employees demanded that companies enact change and demonstrate purpose beyond generating profit.
January 2, 2020
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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?
Why the Case for Second-Chance Hiring Includes a Very Human Argument
Momentum is building so that second-chance hiring can be the norm, not the rare exception, across Corporate America. But to Jenny Kim, much work lies ahead.
October 11, 2019
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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?
How This Lawyer Became a Force of Nature for Second-Chance Hiring
One of the most passionate advocates for second-chance hiring is Jenny Kim, Deputy General Counsel and Vice President of Public Policy at Koch Industries.
October 10, 2019
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Coming Together to Drive Change: How Partnerships Can Help Companies Tackle GHGs
Smithfield Moves to a More Sustainable Supply Chain, Starting with Animal Feed
Smithfield Foods is a major player in global agriculture—and it says it's taking steps to build a more sustainable supply chain, starting with the grain it uses for animal feed.
October 1, 2019
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3BL Forum 2018
The Pulse of Social Media Influencers in the Corporate World: A Roundtable Discussion
Among the dozens of speakers who represent a wide swath of Corporate America, you won’t want to miss who will […]
October 5, 2018
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The Home – The Hearth – The Windows
How to Balance Energy Efficiency With Design
This article series is sponsored by Pella Windows and Doors and went through our normal editorial review process. Well-placed windows […]
September 28, 2018
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The Home – The Hearth – The Windows
How the Right Screen Can Increase a Home’s Energy Efficiency
This article series is sponsored by Pella Windows and Doors and went through our normal editorial review process. It […]
August 21, 2018
Friday Twitter Chat with Monsanto: #BiodiversityandAg, Friday June 22, 11:00am ET
It’s National Pollinator Week! To learn what one global agricultural company is doing on this front, please join us for […]
June 19, 2018
Twitter Chat with Aetna: #HealthierWorld, Thursday, 6/7 Noon ET/ 9am PT
Join Aetna, The American Public Health Association, the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District, Mercy Maricopa, 3BL Media and Triple Pundit, […]
June 6, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
100 Best Corporate Citizens Named by CR Magazine
CR Magazine has announced the 19th annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, recognizing the standout ESG performance of public companies across […]
May 7, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
100 Best Corporate Citizens List Revealed on May 7
The CSR field includes many ratings and rankings, each with its own methodology and purpose, and all of them worthy. […]
May 2, 2018
Energy
$9 Trillion in Investments Flow into Green Economy
Ethical Markets has released its 2018 Green Transition Scoreboard® (GTS). The Scoreboard tracks cumulative private investment in green sectors worldwide, […]
May 1, 2018
Technology
$1.5 Million Grant for Innovative Ideas to Solve Income Inequality
With rising income inequality frequently cited as a major social issue in need of new solutions, calls for new thinking […]
April 27, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Planning the Future of CSR
By 3P Editors Nine CR professionals have contributed to CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead, an ebook that “examines not only […]
March 30, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Unpacking Corporate Responsibility at Amazon
Thud. Another Amazon Prime package drops on the doorstep, a sound almost as common as the mailman’s steps themselves. For […]
March 28, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Children and Their Families in Hospitals to Get $100 Million Boost from the Walt Disney Company
Hospitalized children are a social “issue” that deservedly gets support from many companies and non-profits. The stress of a seriously […]
March 15, 2018
Sponsored
Not All Carbon Credits are Created Equal
Cool Effect Rolls Out Its Holiday Gift Packs
With Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah just around the corner, crowdfunding platform Cool Effect is rolling out a new set of […]
November 22, 2017
Energy
Philip Morris Intl. Comes a Long Way, Shifts to Smoke-Free Products
“You’ve come a long way baby,” was the slogan long used by the Philip Morris brand Virginia Slims when it […]
September 15, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Don’t Confuse Your Brand Purpose with Your CSR Initiatives
Don’t Confuse Your Brand Purpose with Your CSR Initiatives<br />
September 8, 2017
Voices for Change
Three Social Entrepreneurs Solving a Few of India’s Challenges
Social entrepreneurs are the heroes at grassroots creating change and making impact.
August 3, 2017
Technology
'AI for Earth' Program from Microsoft to Support Environmental Projects
Large technology companies are increasingly investing in AI and machine learning. According to a recent McKinsey report, in 2016, companies such as Google, Facebook and Baidu spent between $26 and $39 billion on AI research.
July 24, 2017
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COMMIT! Forum
Corporate Responsibility Practitioner Roundup: Totem Power
In the run up to the COMMIT!Forum, CR Magazine spoke with Brian Lakamp, Founder and CEO at Totem Power. Totem’s […]
July 24, 2017
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COMMIT! Forum
Corporate Responsibility Practitioner Roundup: Rolland Paper
In the run up to the COMMIT!Forum, CR Magazine spoke with Michele Bartolini, Marketing Director at Rolland Paper. Bartolini oversees marketing […]
July 20, 2017
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COMMIT! Forum
Corporate Responsibility Practitioner Roundup: Kohler
In the run up to the COMMIT!Forum, CR Magazine spoke with Robert Zimmerman, director of WaSH (water, sanitation, and hygiene […]
July 18, 2017
Finance
Leading Companies Move from Linear to Circular Economy
In a linear economy, inputs and manufacturing process move in a single direction, and end products ultimately end up in landfills and oceans.
May 28, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
European Companies Align Business Goals With UN SDGs
The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide not only a vision for the world, but from a business perspective, they are also a roadmap to shareholder value.
May 25, 2017