Stories from Jenna Ammann
Sustainable Living
A Cheeky Response to Plant-Based Foods: Arby’s 'Marrot'
As a response to flexitarian menus and plant-based meats, Arby's 'Marrot' may be the essential ingredient to keep this meat-focused brand strong.
July 3, 2019
Finance
Could Libra Become a Chaotic Good in Financial Services?
Mercy Corps recently announced it's all in with the cryptocurrency Libra - can this digital currency help expand financial inclusion worldwide?
June 26, 2019
Finance
Why EAT Is Looking Tasty to Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger, a U.K.-based sandwich shop chain, acquired EAT as vegetarian and vegan restaurants continue to rise in popularity on both sides of the pond.
May 24, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
L’Oreal Advertises Gender Diversity ‘Because Women are Worth It'
L’Oreal recently launched a series of advertisements that showcase its cosmetics as a way to emphasize the importance of gender diversity within companies' management ranks.
April 12, 2019
Technology
Can Standardized Emissions Reporting Prevent Another Dieselgate?
Volkswagen's so-called "dieselgate" emissions scandal highlights the need for standardized reporting on avoided emissions.
March 18, 2019
Sustainable Living
Kraft-Heinz Can’t Ketchup with Millennials—And It's Not Alone
The missteps that led to a $15.4 billion asset write-down at Kraft-Heinz could be considered a warning sign of changing consumer preferences, which have thrown off other entrenched brands in recent years.
March 5, 2019
Finance
Big Money Joins the Fight Against Food Waste
Companies dedicated to solving food waste secured $125 million in venture capital in 2018. We take a closer look at some of the companies attracting investor attention right now—and break down what their ideas could mean for the future.
March 1, 2019
Technology
California Mulls Data Dividend to Address Income Inequality
California's leaders are considering a proposal that will mandate large tech companies earning revenue from users’ personal information would have to pay a "data dividend" back to the Golden State's residents.
February 21, 2019
Energy
PG&E Shakes Up Governance: Can It Restore Investor Confidence?
After filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January, PG&E faces a major crisis of confidence with the investment community as well as with its customers. Can changes in corporate governance offer a way forward?
February 19, 2019
Energy
Power Companies Now Sourcing Energy From Female Executives
Power generation companies have historically been led by male boards and CEOs. But executive leadership across this sector is evolving. […]
February 12, 2019
Technology
More U.S. Pedestrians Are Getting Killed by Cars – Can Tech Help?
In 2011, Raquel Nelson and her four-year-old son, AJ, were crossing a busy intersection when a drunk driver struck and […]
February 7, 2019
Sustainable Living
5 Ways to Support Sustainable Restaurants
The American restaurant industry generated $825 billion in sales last year and employed more than 15 million people. Despite their collective […]
January 28, 2019