Stories from Leon Kaye
Brands Taking Stands
Banning the Non-Compete Clause Would Be a Win for Everyone
About 15 percent of U.S. workers who make less than $40,000 a year have signed a non-compete clause, but that will change if the FTC has its way.
January 11, 2023
Technology
How Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Companies’ ESG Work During 2023
Artificial intelligence can offer ESG practitioners an important tool in their kit: The ability to deal with the overwhelming amount of data.
January 10, 2023
Sustainable Living
Across the Pond, Leon Keeps Redefining Fast Food for the Better
In the U.K., Leon Restaurants has set the bar high for how fast food options can be healthy and creative without breaking the bank.
January 9, 2023
Corporate Responsibility
January 6, Two Years Later: Companies Rewarded Election Deniers with $10 Million in Political Donations
Promises by U.S. companies to hold election deniers responsible for the 2021 Capitol riots have largely been forgotten, to the tune of $10 million.
January 6, 2023
Corporate Responsibility
3p’s Crystal Ball for 2023: The ESG Trends We See for The Coming Year
Boards face the reality of an evolving workplace. R.I.P. circular economy. Investments in green hydrogen? Here are some trends that will define ESG in 2023.
January 6, 2023
Energy
The Return of Lula Gives Some Breathing Room to the Brazilian Amazon
Brazil's Lula has made the first week of his second presidency an audacious one, starting with his ambitious zero deforestation promise.
January 5, 2023
Brands Taking Stands
Will 2023 Be the Year Greenhushing Becomes a Thing?
During 2023, expect to hear more about greenhushing — as in saying little about their sustainability work over fears of being accused of greenwashing.
January 4, 2023
Corporate Responsibility
The Best TriplePundit Interviews During 2022
Among our top interviews here at TriplePundit were those that focused on equity in the workplace — we list some of our best interviewees here.
December 30, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
Happy Holidays! Our Editors’ Picks for the Best of 2022
3p's editors wish you the happiest of holidays — we'll be back on Dec. 27. In the meantime, we'd like to share our editors' picks from 2022 (and late 2021!)
December 23, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
Is It Time for Companies to Focus on a Just Transition?
A just transition, if planned out with fairness in mind, could help build and strengthen trust between companies and communities worldwide.
December 19, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Sportswashing Has Long Been with Us — Qatar’s World Cup is the Latest Chapter
This year’s World Cup, critics say, is the latest chapter of sportswashing — the use of sports events to burnish a nation's, or company's, reputation.
December 14, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
2022 in Review: The Top 10 News Stories on 3p
We wrap up this year with the top 10 news stories on TriplePundit for 2022 — and several honorable mentions that resonated with our readers, too.
December 13, 2022
Sustainable Living
This Cow’s Laughing Now: Another Brand Rolls Out Plant-Based Cheese
France-based Bel Group recently announced a new product line of plant-based cheese products that will hit supermarket shelves in 2023.
December 12, 2022
Sustainable Living
It’s Here! TriplePundit’s 2022 Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide
Complete your 2022 shopping list with 3p's holiday gift guide, complete with options offering cheer, yet have minimal impact on people and the planet.
December 8, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Latina Equal Pay Day — Why Its Occurrence on Dec. 8 Makes ‘Cents’
Latina Equal Pay Day shines light on the fact that in the U.S., Latinas earn about 55 cents for every dollar earned by white, non-Hispanic men.
December 7, 2022
Finance
We Can’t Only Rely on Banks to Expand Financial Inclusion — Companies in Other Sectors Must Step Up, Too
A long road lies ahead until financial inclusion for all is reality; 3p will host a webcast on new ideas to fund entrepreneurs - join us on Wed., Dec. 14.<br />
December 6, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
Get on Board: Director-Level Involvement Has a Direct Link to Human Rights Performance
Involving a company's board with its human rights policy isn’t only about self-policing, as there's a strong correlation between disclosure and performance.
December 6, 2022
Sustainable Living
Start Planning Your 2023 Holiday Cocktails Menu Now — Suntory Is Investing in Regenerative Agriculture
Suntory launched a plan to reduce its emissions by sourcing U.K.-grown barley that farmers will grow using regenerative agriculture practices.
December 2, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Allegedly Fired for Taking LSD, Former Silicon Valley CEO Now Suing Company for Racial Discrimination
At the time, the story was about him "micro-dosing' on the job: now, this ex-CEO says he was actually fired because of racial discrimination.
November 30, 2022
Technology
How Software and Design Can Help Push the World Closer to Decarbonization
Better design powered by the best possible software can help boost decarbonization efforts worldwide, as this billion-dollar tech company has proven.
November 29, 2022
Sustainable Living
3p’s Essential Thanksgiving Sustainable Snacking Guide
Our Thanksgiving snacking guide may offer you hope — or at least, a much needed distraction from what can be a chaotic holiday.
November 21, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Yes, Black CEOs Now Command a Big Paycheck. Yes, There’s Still a Problem.
It turns out the six Black CEOs of Fortune 500 companies on average are paid more than their white peers; that doesn't necessarily mean progress, however.
November 16, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
We’ve Got the Chance to Win Consumers Over on ESG — But We’re Not Communicating It Right
Companies still have a huge opportunity to win over consumers with their ESG work — largely because for many people, ESG is still undefined.
November 9, 2022
Community Development
What About a Health-Centered Plan to Tackle the Climate Crisis?
The climate crisis is further harming healthcare systems across the globe, and now doctors are calling on leaders to take on the fossil fuel sector.
November 8, 2022
Energy
Corporate Net Zero Pledges Add Up to Little More Than Zero
So far, it's turning out that 93 percent of the global companies that have set net-zero goals are on course to fall short of their carbon emissions targets.
November 4, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Underemployment Still a Huge Challenge Veterans Face in Their Post-Military Lives
Underemployment is a stubborn problem affecting U.S. veterans of all ages; the private sector could do more to transition them into civilian life.
November 1, 2022
Energy
Today’s Energy Crisis Points to a Brighter Future for Renewables
Energy prices are causing chaos worldwide right now, but the IEA says we're in the midst of a renewables investment boom that'll last through 2030.
November 1, 2022
Sustainable Living
E-Bikes and Local Food in Medellín, Colombia: A Perfect Pairing
E-bikes are increasing in popularity across Colombia, and are a great way to experience its cities — one tour in Medellín may convince you to purchase one.
November 1, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
‘The Great Breakup’ — Companies Won’t Budge, So Women Leaders Are Moving On
It’s time to reframe what many women leaders face: It's not about work-life balance, but what's happening now can be called a life-work-extra work crisis.
October 25, 2022
Sustainable Living
Løci Wants to Blow Up How Shoes Are Made Before We Blow Up the Planet
Løci is achieving more than reinventing how shoes can be made, sustainably — the brand is blurring the lines between “sneaker” and “shoe.”
October 23, 2022
Community Development
Ciudad Perdida, the ‘Anti-Machu Picchu,’ Empowers Local Indigenous Communities to Be Self-Reliant
For the Indigenous peoples who live in the area surrounding northern Colombia's Ciudad Perdida, sustainable tourism's results have been promising.
October 21, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Big Food and Nutrition: It’s Branding, Not Reality
Many large U.S. food companies tout their commitments to nutrition and public health, but one group found that their deeds were far from matching any words.
October 19, 2022
Sustainable Living
Oddly Enough, Plant-Based Protein Isn’t Tanking; In Fact, It’s Not Far from Taking Off
The U.S. plant-based protein industry isn’t beleaguered; investors should be confident that their holdings in these companies will thrive in the long term.
October 13, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Hispanic Workers: Still Overlooked and Undervalued
The U.S. economic system has largely failed in valuing its Hispanic workers, a reality that became even more glaring during the global pandemic.
October 12, 2022
Community Development
Colombia’s Ciudad Perdida, a Gem for Local Indigenous Communities, Faces an Uncertain Future
Understanding what Ciudad Perdida means to Indigenous Colombians requires knowledge about its past, which also explains its current role as a leading sustainable tourism destination.
October 10, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Asian American Women Face Far More Than a Glass Ceiling in Corporate America
We asked DEI expert Pam Yang about what employers can do now to ensure that Asian American women feel valued and welcomed in the workplace.
October 6, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
For Asian American Women, DEI Needs to Be Addressed as a Progression Issue, Not a Pipeline One
Companies have presented DEI as crucial for their “pipeline of talent.” But for Asian American women, this is a progression issue, not about a pipeline.
October 5, 2022
Energy
Gas Flaring Is Fueling a Far Larger Methane Problem That We Thought
It turns out gas flaring isn’t an effective tactic to burn off methane; in fact, it could be fueling climate change far more than previously thought.
October 4, 2022
Technology
Soon, ‘Googling It’ Will Make Sustainability Data Fast and Easy
Google says that soon, more searches will pair results with relevant sustainability data, notably for queries related to clothing, food and transportation.
October 4, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
New Data Center Offers Policymakers the Tools to Bridge the U.S. Wealth Gap
A new initiative seeks to narrow the U.S. wealth gap by providing nonpartisan, evidence-based information to leaders focused on improving racial equity.
September 28, 2022
Sustainable Living
Five Ways Sustainable Travel is Accelerating Across Colombia
As tourism across the country continues to surge, here are five ideas to consider while visiting Colombia, responsibly and sustainably.
September 15, 2022
Finance
This ETF Seeks to Make Affordable Housing a Reality for Americans Excluded from the Real Estate Market
This fund invests in mortgage-backed securities to boost affordable housing within communities that mortgage companies have long underserved.
September 9, 2022
Finance
Despite Ongoing Attacks, ESG Investing Keeps Surging
Political leaders' pushback against ESG investing is ignoring market forces — and that many fund managers seek security and stability, not quick returns.
September 8, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Caught a Whiff of Quiet Quitting? Your Employee Engagement Strategy is Probably Falling Short
All this ongoing talk about quiet quitting is overlooking one simple fact: This phenomenon is a response to mediocre bosses.
September 7, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
America’s Racial Disparity Reveals Itself in Traffic Deaths: Can the Private Sector Do Anything?
Traffic deaths for poor and Black Americans is increasing nationwide, with few solutions at hand. Could the private sector offer assistance on this front?
August 30, 2022
Community Development
Remote Work: Benefits for Employees, Employers and the Economy
The back-and-forth over remote work versus going to the office isn’t going anyway soon, but this ongoing debate’s noise is definitely getting louder.
August 30, 2022
Sustainable Living
The $11 Billion Plant-Based Protein Market Sees a Future in Fake Steak
Watch for the next plant-based protein trend to take on one of the more difficult foods to replicate: steak, especially the more popular and pricier cuts.
August 29, 2022
Technology
The Artemis 1 Launch is a Huge Boost for Technology and Environmental Awareness
Artemis 1 is a reminder that environmental awareness was in part triggered by the first images taken during the Apollo missions over a half-century ago.
August 29, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Why It Isn’t ‘Radical’ for Companies to Take a Weeklong Break
Last summer, the social impact NGO New Profit shut its doors —physical and virtual — for several days, and no, things did not fall apart.
August 23, 2022
Energy
Vroom! Porsche Accelerates Investments in Solar and Sustainable Design
Porsche is the latest automaker to join the race along the clean energy autobahn with the building of a solar microgrid at its North American headquarters.
August 18, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Stop Spying on Your Employees: It’s Creepy, and They’re Probably ‘Quiet Quitting’ Anyway
Investments in workplace monitoring software are getting out of hand, and the spying is contributing its own bit to the quiet quitting trend across the U.S.
August 17, 2022
Sustainable Living
Kahlúa Accelerates Investments in Sustainable Coffee and Local Communities
Kahlúa is adopting a three-tiered sustainability program so it can source 100 percent of its coffee responsibly by the end of this year.
August 15, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Black Founders Keep Driving New Business Growth, But Funding Still Elusive
Black founders across the U.S. keep establishing new businesses at a breathtaking pace, but opportunities for venture funding are still lacking.
August 9, 2022
Community Development
Want to Revive Sustainable Tourism? Film and Stream More LGBTQ Romance Series, 'Thai BL' Style
In Thailand, boy meets boy, a popular series is launched yet again on a streaming channel — and an uptick in Thai BL fandom tourism soon follows. Oh boy.
August 8, 2022
Community Development
The Social Media Fuss Over Cracker Barrel Shows Why Companies Need to Just Be Authentic and Carry On
In case you missed it, the sky has fallen as Cracker Barrel decided to serve the Impossible plant-based sausage patty as an option on its breakfast menu.
August 5, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
Companies Keep Outsourcing Their Opposition to Climate Change Legislation: One CEO Has Said, 'Enough Already'
This CEO is calling out his peers for their lobbying efforts to thwart the latest climate change legislation proposed by the U.S. Congress.
August 5, 2022
Energy
This Summer Made Americans Get It: Yes, Climate Change is a Thing
Even if many Americans still don’t want to acknowledge that climate change is real, many are noticing that something is up in the air, and it isn’t pretty.
August 4, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
She's Changing the Face of Surfing and Making the Sport More Inclusive
With Nichelle Nichols and Bill Russell gone, who can further their legacies? Count in Rhonda Harper, the founder of Black Girls Surf, among such leaders.
August 3, 2022
Sustainable Living
Get Over the Hemp: Jungmaven Is Pushing Apparel Companies to Embrace This Regenerative Crop
The founders of Jungmaven are determined to see that the manufacturing of textiles becomes more regenerative than polluting — with hemp being the key.
August 1, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
This Popular Hotel Chain’s Menus Are Going Plant-Based
Selina, a hotel chain in business for less than a decade, plans to have plant-based menu items as the standard across its 150-plus properties worldwide.
July 26, 2022
Community Development
Why This AI Firm is Underwriting Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
In their efforts to take on bias during hiring and in the workplace, these two companies are funding STEM scholarships for LGBTQ students.
July 25, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Your Company’s Missing DEI Strategy: Remote Work
Many corporate DEI policies are not making much of a difference in the workplace, but one huge change could offer employees trust ad peace of mind.
July 19, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
Air Travel Is Trapped in Its Own American Horror Story, But the Industry’s Wounds Are Self-Inflicted
According to this corporate and government watchdog, the U.S. air travel industry has largely reaped what it has sown over the past couple years.
July 18, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Cristela Alonzo Interrupts Your Regularly Scheduled Programming to Remind You That Your Microaggressions Were Never Okay
Sick of the microaggressions you're hearing in the office or on Zoom calls? Cristela Alonzo gets it; her latest Netflix special nails it, brilliantly.
July 13, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
How 20-Year-Old Actor Sebastian Croft Defines Relentless ‘Allyship’ with LGBTQ People
Your post-Pride Month reminder: Heartstopper's Sebastian Croft is an absolute badass when it comes to allyship with his LGBTQ peers.
July 5, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Your ‘Great Resignation’ Music Playlist Must Start with Baby Queen
Gen Z recording artist Baby Queen sings to our frustration with social media, homophobia, gender tropes and dismissive attitudes toward mental health.
June 29, 2022
Energy
Soon Losing Its Iconic Stacks, California’s Morro Bay Will Soon Be Stacked with Energy Storage
California's Morro Bay will soon lose its iconic 450-foot power plant stacks, to be replaced with a massive energy storage project.
June 28, 2022
Energy
UN Punts on ‘30×30’ Plan for Biodiversity
A would-be global pact to protect 30 percent of the globe's biodiversity by 2030 hit a snag over the weekend, and two leading NGOs aren't having it.
June 27, 2022
Energy
Cities Are the Global Economy’s Anchors, but Climate Change Puts Them at Financial Risk
A C40 Cities report just released presents a grim outlook for many of the world’s largest cities due to climate change risks — visually and financially.
June 24, 2022
Sustainable Living
The Kitchen Sink Can Literally Fit in This Backpack — and, It’s Fair Trade
3p recently caught up with the California-based travel bag and accessories brand Peak Design to get a handle on the company's fair trade journey.
June 23, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
How Hulu’s Fire Island Offers a Jane Austen and Queer Take on DEI
Craving a snapshot of what your employees may be thinking about what’s going on in the office? Watch Fire Island, released earlier this month on Hulu.
June 22, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Wanna Support Pride Month? Take Your Team Out to the Local LGBTQ Bar
After the pandemic closed many an LGBTQ bar, they are making a slow comeback; so, we have a suggestion on how you can show support for the LGBTQ community.
June 14, 2022
Corporate Responsibility
Getting Our Heads Wrapped Around All That ESG Data
How exactly can sustainability professionals effectively collect ESG data, what can they do with it and how do we drive sustainable decision making?
June 10, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Double-Check Your Company’s Lobbying Spend Before Going Full-On for Pride Month
More companies are seeing Pride Month as a prime branding opportunity, but they ought to check their lobbying efforts before going full-on rainbow flag.
June 7, 2022
Energy
Netflix, DWS, PepsiCo: Climate Action Matters, and Matters Now
Netflix is gaining on its climate action push, as its head of sustainability told a crowd at The Economist's sustainability conference in Washington, D.C.
June 7, 2022
Sponsored
Pursuing Net-Positive
Henkel’s Climate-Positive Journey: From the Shop Floor to the C-Suite
What does the push toward climate positive look like, and how do employees get involved? We spoke with executives at the consumer goods company Henkel, one of a select few businesses that are pursuing climate positivity, to find out.
June 1, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
After Uvalde, Gabe Kapler Goes Where No One Else in Management Will Go
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler set a high bar on how leaders can speak out on gun violence after last week's sense tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.
May 31, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Another Retailer’s Employees Are Forming a Union: What’s Going On?
Count in another popular retailer facing unionizing efforts, as unions aren't limited to employees in heavy industry, transport or education anymore.
May 25, 2022
Community Development
Why Netflix’s 'Heartstopper' Must Be on Any Leader’s Binge-Watching List
Anyone in a position of leadership should binge on the teen 'dramedy' Heartstopper to grasp what many in the LGBTQ experience and feel day after day.
May 23, 2022
Sustainable Living
Going Beyond Burgers, European Startup Makes the Impossible: Plant-Based Steak
This Slovenia-based startup has just brought to market a plant-based filet mignon, and its first release of cow-free steaks sold out within eight hours.
May 20, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Finally, a Big Company Stands Up for the Queer Community
Unilever is a rare multinational doing more than displaying a rainbow on its logo; now, it's funding programs focused on the queer community in the U.S.
May 18, 2022
Community Development
4 Companies Stepping Up for Military Appreciation Month
Military Appreciation Month is an opportunity here in the U.S. to honor these citizens' ongoing sacrifices; we profile four companies' work on this front.
May 17, 2022
Sustainable Living
Allbirds Further Proves Athletic Gear Can Be High-Performance and Sustainable
Allbirds has just rolled out a new running shoe that the brand says helps solve the problems that come along with improved, high-performance athletic gear.
May 17, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Across the U.S., Companies Still Overlook the AAPI Community
Corporate messages about standing with the AAPI community aren’t matched by commitments to ensure all employees feel welcomed and included in the workplace.
May 10, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
‘Affordable Housing’ Shouldn’t Be an Oxymoron. The Building Industry Needs to Step Up.
The U.S. desperately needs affordable housing, but the country struggles to build any at all, so it's time for the construction sector to do its part.
May 3, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
Unlocking Financial Literacy Resources for Indigenous Americans
This community development financial institution in northern Colorado leads on offering Indigenous Americans the necessary financial literacy tools.
April 26, 2022
Community Development
Tractor Supply Makes the Case for Investing in BIPOC, LGBTQ and Women Farmers
Included in the community work the retailer Tractor Supply has embarked upon is partnering with a nonprofit to support women, BIPOC and LGBTQ farmers.
April 26, 2022
Sustainable Living
Here’s a Guide to Help You Wade Through All the Earth Day Jibber Jabber
Earth Day now comes with an onslaught of marketing messages and confusing terms, but this online glossary helps people sort through the April 22 clutter.
April 21, 2022
Brands Taking Stands
We’re Being Played When It Comes to Inflation, Says Corporate Watchdog
While inflation is forcing many families to tighten their belts, a new report shows that for many retailers, profits are soaring at rates unseen in decades.
April 20, 2022
Sustainable Living
Six Things to Know About the Current State of the Plant-Based Protein Sector
Good Food Institute has long covered the plant-based protein industry in great depth; we've gleaned six big takeaways from its most recent set of reports.
April 18, 2022