Stories from Leon Kaye
Corporate Responsibility
She Quit Her PR Career at 25 and Moved to Spain, and Her Book Helps Us Understand the Great Resignation
3p contributor Abha Malpani published a book about giving it all up and moving to Spain; 15 years later, her feelings sum up the Great Resignation.
September 7, 2021
Community Development
Why We Should Nudge Employees Toward Trying Meditation
As the pandemic lingers, companies should deploy any mental health resources for their employees- including a means to embrace meditation during the day.
August 31, 2021
Sustainable Living
3p’s Plant-Based Back-to-School Guide
Plant-based products keep improving in taste and texture. Now that it's back-to-school time, 3p has six such suggestions to try out.
August 27, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Your Quick Guide to Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
For consumers wishing to support Black-owned businesses, here’s a quick guide based on a talk we had with an entrepreneur who launched her company in June.
August 25, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
How Business Leaders’ Commitments to Black America Have Fallen Short
An analysis of the promises that large companies made to Black America last summer shows that those pledges have so far had questionable impact.
August 24, 2021
Energy
On Monterey Bay, World’s Largest Energy Storage System Just Got Larger
The community of Moss Landing, California hosts the world’s largest energy storage system in the world - and it just expanded by another one-third.
August 23, 2021
Energy
Not an Oxymoron: Fossil Fuel-Free Steel Is Here
Steel accounts for 7 percent of the world’s emissions; one company says it can make it while emitting no emissions, and has shipped a first batch to Volvo.
August 20, 2021
Community Development
Most of Us Aren’t Saving Lives. Company-Wide Time Off Would Allow Employees to Reset Theirs
Fasten your seat belts, HR: Employee engagement, and of course the notion of what time off means, are being redefined, and being done so quickly.
August 19, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
A Year After a Summer of Promises, Black Business Owners Tackle Social Change on Their Own
Black business owners are far from waiting for corporate America to decide whether or not it will make good on last summer's racial justice pledges.
August 17, 2021
Sustainable Living
On EVs, Norway is Racing Far Ahead of the Rest of The World
Norway has long been a global leader in the adoption of EVs, but even this summer, the country's drivers made yet another a breathtaking leap.
August 17, 2021
Sustainable Living
Next on Your Food Tech Radar: Lab-Grown Chocolate
This Germany-based startup says it has an answer for how chocolate affects the environment and human rights - it makes a product completely devoid of cacao.
August 16, 2021
Energy
Five Things to Know About the Latest IPCC Report
The latest IPCC report has dominated headlines: We strive to offer you a few takeaways from the report as there is no shortage of noise out there.
August 12, 2021
Sustainable Living
More Plant-Based Sausage in Stores? Hardly Impossible
Impossible Foods recently announced that it will have two plant-based sausage products appear on supermarket shelves across the U.S.
August 12, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Asians and Working in Big Tech: It’s Complicated
For too many Asians, working within Big Tech is complicated, if not toxic; and climbing the career ladder is fraught with many barriers.
August 11, 2021
Finance
Bimbo Is Going All-In on Next-Gen Protein
The Bimbo bear's on an investment tear, looking beyond its core business of baked goods by investing in companies developing alternative sources of protein.
August 9, 2021
Sustainable Living
What Started As the Gay Airbnb Has Since Evolved into a Leading LGBTQ Travel Platform
Since its founding in 2014, MisterB&B has emerged as a leading LGBTQ travel platform in recent years, and is well worth a visit or two - or more.
August 9, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
On Diversity Hiring, Companies Have a Horse-Cart Problem
If managers won't give an equal shot to anyone young and lacking experience, what does that say about any commitment to diversity hiring in management?
August 3, 2021
Community Development
Count This Industry Trade Group as Excited About the Infrastructure Bill
The Outdoor Industry Association has voiced its enthusiasm over the bipartisan infrastructure bill, though the group does strike a note of caution.
August 3, 2021
Community Development
Can a Fitness App Help Move the Needle on Climate Change?
The fitness app Strava and the UN are embarking on a campaign to boost climate change awareness, with a focus on how it will affect poorer countries.
August 3, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
The Pandemic Has Hit Gen X Hard. Why Are Companies Overlooking This Pipeline of Talent?
Gen X has been taking it on the chin during the pandemic - and is getting hit hard - over the past 18 months as many in this age group try to find new jobs.
July 27, 2021
Energy
Sunscreen on Grapes? This Crop Is the Climate Change Canary in the Coal Mine
Grape growers are in a bind. If climate change goes unchecked, more than half of the world’s wine growing regions could be lost by mid-century.
July 27, 2021
Sustainable Living
Five Brands That’ll Quench Your Thirst Responsibly This Summer
Here are some ideas for quaffing down a cold one this summer - these five companies lead on business responsibility, from climate change to recovery.
July 23, 2021
Sustainable Living
Madewell and ThredUP Spill the Jeans on New Partnership
Madewell is now partnering with the online consignment and thrift shop ThredUP to sell more second-hand denim apparel online.
July 22, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Telling Employees to ‘Just Expense It’ Shouldn’t Cut It Anymore
One entrenched way of conducting business, i.e. "just expense it," is making its own contribution to structural discrimination in the office.
July 21, 2021
Sustainable Living
Pop the Corks! This Sparkling Wine Now Gives off Flavor Notes of Sustainability
Martini says grape suppliers for the brand's popular asti sparkling wine will be certified as sustainable by the end of this year.
July 19, 2021
Sustainable Living
Lululemon Takes an Upward Facing-Dog on Fabric Made from Recycled Emissions
The athleisure giant Lululemon recently announced that it will partner with LanzaTech to develop yarn and textiles made out of recycled carbon emissions.
July 19, 2021
Technology
Could Artificial Intelligence Improve the Taste of Plant-Based Protein?
Artificial intelligence could actually help companies make their plant-based protein products more palatable to more consumers.
July 16, 2021
Community Development
The U.S. Vaccination Slowdown Is More of a Structural Than Political Problem
Despite their noise and dominance on social media, anti-vaxxers are not necessarily the main reason behind the vaccination slowdown across the U.S.
July 15, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
There’s a Labor Shortage? Tell That to This Successful D.C.-Based Pizza Chain
The truth about the volatile U.S. job market and perceived "labor shortage" is far more complex, one this D.C.-based pizza chain has figured it out.
July 13, 2021
Community Development
The Business Case for World Mask Week
With the COVID delta variant looming as a global public health threat, raising awareness of World Mask Week offers companies one way to do good for society.
July 13, 2021
Energy
Masdar Expands Global Renewables Footprint with a Solar Project in Armenia
One organization blazing its own trail when it comes to investing in renewables is Masdar; its latest project is a 200MW solar project in the Caucuses.
July 12, 2021
Sustainable Living
Train Travel Scores a Reboot on Both Sides of the Pond
Frustrations with flight delays, “flight shaming” and consumers’ awareness of carbon emissions have rekindled interest in overnight train travel.
July 12, 2021
Sustainable Living
Add Stellantis to the List of Automakers Going All-In on EVs
Stellantis plans to transform all of its 14 automotive brands so they roll out new all-electric models, a strategy based largely on long-term profitability.
July 9, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Here's One Company Kicking the Tires on a Four-Day Work Week
As more employees suffer burnout or refuse to return to the office post-COVID, a four-day work week policy might help companies face several challenges.
July 7, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
How This Air Force Veteran Found the Secret Sauce to Keep Her Business Afloat During the Pandemic
For July 4th, this proud Black entrepreneur, veteran and TedX speaker told us how her businesses pivoted during the pandemic - and shares a recipe, too!
July 4, 2021
Technology
New Search Engine a Symptom of the Rising Backlash Against Big Tech
As more consumers believe big tech isn't listening to their data privacy concerns, this startup is rolling out an ad-free, subscription-based search engine.
July 1, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Companies Have Been Put on Notice to Focus on Environmental Justice
The EPA announced it will provide $50 million for environmental justice programs; that should put more pressure on companies to take on such problems.
June 29, 2021
Energy
Space Junk, the Final Frontier for Sustainability
As missions to outer space become more frequent, we could experience a greater risk of space junk causing harm on the planet’s surface.
June 28, 2021
Sustainable Living
Plant-Based Foods Are Shaping Up, Out, Flat and Curved
Taco Bell has taken another step in its ongoing plant-based dance, this time with a new take on its chalupa menu item in Orange County.
June 28, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
This NFL Player’s Coming Out Journey Offers a Lesson for the Business Community
One reason why Pride Month is important to many LGBTQ citizens is to recognize that it wasn't too long ago when not being straight was a fact to hide.
June 22, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Big Tech Has a Racial Wealth Gap Problem
A new report shines more light on the U.S. racial wealth gap and urges companies, especially those in tech, to do far more to tackle this problem.
June 22, 2021
Energy
Activist Shareholders Now Have Airlines on Their Radar
The major airlines say they are pulling out all the stops to take on climate change; but for more activist shareholders, those measures are not enough.
June 22, 2021
Sustainable Living
Thrifting May Soon Slay the Fast Fashion Beast
Thrifting has become mainstream and is disrupting the fashion world - and could soon grow even larger in value than the global fast fashion industry.
June 21, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Four Reasons Why the ‘Generous’ Unemployment Benefits Trope Isn’t True
The truth about unemployment benefits is far more complicated than simply assuming people don't want to work - and businesses have to part of any solution.
June 21, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
Juneteenth Is Now a Federal Holiday: Yet Companies Can Still Do Far More to Push for Racial Equity
In the wake of the news that Juneteenth will be a federal holiday, we share ideas on how the private sector can push ahead on racial equity for all.
June 18, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
In Cleveland, This Entrepreneur Sums Up Many Black Business Owners’ Experiences During the Pandemic
As COVID-19 raged during early 2020, Black business ownership across the U.S. plunged more than 40 percent. Here's how this Cleveland store beat the odds.
June 16, 2021
Voices for Change
That $1 Donation from Your Purchase Won’t Help Your LGBTQ Neighbors – Buying Directly from Their Businesses Will
Pride Month offers abound, but we suggest a better way to show support for the community – as in buying directly from an LGBTQ-owned business.<br />
June 15, 2021
Energy
The Net-Zero Train Has Derailed, Say Critics
A new report disputes whether net-zero plans really can help flight climate change; in fact, they could even result in more harm to people and the planet.
June 15, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
'Kim’s Convenience' Another Painful Lesson in Why Listening to Employees Absolutely Matters
Kim’s Convenience was a fun show to watch on Netflix. Then the Canadian sitcom lost its way, burned bridges - and sadly gave another lesson on inclusivity.
June 14, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Plastic Isn’t Only Making Our Oceans Sick: It's Causing People of Color to Suffer, Too
Often left out of the conversation over how oceans are suffering from plastic is that people of color usually face the largest public health consequences.
June 8, 2021
Technology
Your World Environment Day Reminder: IoT Can Play a Part in Preserving Wildlife
This company's IoT platform has helped reduce poaching of the rare black rhino in this Tanzania national park from crisis levels to zero.
June 5, 2021
Finance
The Little Engine That Did Is Launching Its Own ESG Fund
The group that shocked ExxonMobil last week says it's launching its own ESG fund, with shares in the consumer, healthcare, energy and other sectors.
June 4, 2021
Energy
Oh, Thank Heaven for … 7-Eleven EV Charging Stations?
7-Eleven says it will install 500 fast-charging stations for EVs at locations across the U.S. and Canada, with completion set by the end of 2022.
June 3, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Yes, 1.5 Million Krispy Kreme Donuts Can Help Make a Difference
Krispy Kreme deployed a simple, tried and true tactic to perform as a solid, credible corporate citizen: Use your product or service for the greater good.
June 2, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
‘Special’ Is the Netflix Series You Should Be Watching
Special must be in your Netflix queue: The series shares the story about a young gay man who has cerebral palsy, told in his words.
June 1, 2021
Sustainable Living
Dad (and Mom) Deserve a Bonus: Here’s Our Father’s Day Gift Guide
Our Father's Day gift guide should have you covered for that special person so he can nosh, drink, build, snooze or send a sartorial message.
June 1, 2021
Technology
This Group Is Leading the Pushback Against Facial Recognition Software
Facial recognition software and its racial bias are a very real threat. Fight for the Future's new scorecard rates how retailers are using this technology.
May 28, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
SNL’s Latest Pride Month Skit Is a Must-Watch for HR and Marketing Professionals
For Pride Month, SNL brilliantly skewered what critics have long said has frequently been an off-message, corporate-sponsored saga for years.
May 25, 2021
Finance
Are Banks Finally Walking the Talk On Renewables?
After years of doing the opposite, banks are finally beginning to align their investments, including those in renewables, with the overarching goals of the Paris Agreement.
May 20, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Help Wanted: Infrastructure Jobs and Investment for All
The American Jobs Plan could put many Americans to work in good paying infrastructure jobs - if companies ensure everyone has a fair shot at them.
May 19, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
More Black Employees Feel Burnout, But Do Companies Even Notice?
For Black employees, showing up at the workplace is often a struggle, and the pandemic along with the prolonged fight for social justice aren't helping.
May 18, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
The AAPI Community Shouldn’t Have to Suffer in Silence
Business leaders have often been excluding the AAPI community from conversations about the pandemic response as well as fairness in the workplace.
May 11, 2021
Sustainable Living
Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day) Deserves a Thoughtful Gift. Here Are a Few Sustainable Ideas.
This guide may be a little late for Mother’s Day, but in any event, we figure these sustainable gift suggestions could work for just about any occasion.
May 5, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Speak Up on Social and Political Issues, Employees Tell the Boss
A new survey concludes that workers believe business leaders should be speaking up about the most contentious social and political issues here in the U.S.
May 4, 2021
Sustainable Living
Coming Soon: Plant-Based Burgers and Chicken 2.0
Beyond Meat will soon roll out what it calls its new 3.0 recipe for its plant-based burgers - and apparently the company's fake chicken could reemerge, too.
May 4, 2021
Business Leaders Are Slow Buying Into Reforms, But Quick to Cash Out
Business leaders made many headlines during 2020 as they stood up for Black lives and social justice, but almost a year later, such bold action petered out.
April 28, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Send Out the Search Party! We Looked for Woke Corporations, and Couldn’t Find Any
Here's a problem with all the accusations over how woke corporations threatens to weaken America: As with cancel culture, It’s not a thing.
April 27, 2021
Community Development
An Environmental Justice Deal that Matters to Black Lives
The Red, Black and Green New Deal initiative sets a climate action agenda that centers Black experiences and promotes policies that defend Black communities.
April 26, 2021
Energy
Unilever Bets (Part of) the Farm on Regenerative Agriculture
As it commits to regenerative agriculture, Unilever also provides companies in just about any sector a framework for securing a more efficient supply chain.
April 26, 2021
Sustainable Living
Taco Bell Goes Beyond Meat — Literally and Figuratively
Going beyond meat, Taco Bell has rolled out a “Cravetarian Taco,” the plant-based filling of which is made from a blend of peas and garbanzo beans.
April 26, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
The Implosion of the Super League Offers a Master Class in How to Treat Your Stakeholders
The rapid collapse of the Super League was more than a massive PR blunder – it also affected a leading bank that was poised to profit from the scheme.
April 23, 2021
Sustainable Living
Brands Are Figuring Out That Sustainable Shoes Can Be Both Cool and Comfortable
More brands keep rolling out responsible and sustainable shoes that both look great and have less of an impact on the environment.
April 22, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Why Earth Day Should Be Rebranded as Environmental Justice Day
Earth Day should really be more about some of the biggest environmental struggles, as in the case of this proposed petrochemical plant in Louisiana.
April 20, 2021
Energy
This Nordic Country Now Gets More Power from Renewables Than Fossil Fuels
Finland now scores 40 percent of its power generation needs from renewables, due in part to the decline in use of fossil fuels and peat.
April 20, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Yes, the Mortgage Industry Is As Discriminatory As We Thought
New data confirms that the U.S. mortgage industry is discriminating against people of color across all levels of income, says new Morgan Stanley research.
April 20, 2021
Community Development
The Feds’ Scenic Byways Program Gives a Lift to Small Businesses Across the U.S.
The Federal Highway Administration has designated dozens of new historic scenic byways, which could help boost many small businesses during the summer.
April 20, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
New Tracker Keeps Companies Accountable on Racial Equity Progress
Just Capital recently launched an initiative that it says will help keep America’s largest companies accountable on the progress of their racial equity work.
April 19, 2021
Energy
NFTs Have Created Their Own Fungible Climate Problem
NFTs are soaring in value and popularity; but they are powered by blockchain, which critics say contributes significantly to climate change.
April 19, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Transgender People Face More Legislative Attacks, In Part Due to Checks Written by America's Top Brands
Many of the companies speaking out against anti-transgender bills are also funding the politicians pushing such legislation through state legislatures.
April 13, 2021
Finance
Banks Are Under Fire for Their Funding of the Climate Crisis. Here’s How One Says It’s Stepping Up.
One bank has committed $1.5 trillion to address the climate crisis by 2030; critics respond that the fires banks are fighting are same ones they've lit.
April 12, 2021
Community Development
Louisiana and Maryland: Two U.S. States Among Many Reporting Racial Bias in COVID-19 Relief Efforts
As dollars for COVID-19 relief efforts spread across the U.S., evidence suggests that the whiter the community, the more money local communities score.
April 12, 2021
Volvo’s Polestar Targets Climate-Neutral EVs by Decade’s End
Sweden-based Polestar, an all-electric vehicle brand owned by Volvo, recently announced its “moonshot” goal of manufacturing climate neutral cars by 2030.
April 12, 2021
Sustainable Living
New Plant-Based Foods Keep Arriving on Supermarket Shelves. We Tried a Few of Them.
More and more plant-based foods keep appearing on grocery stores’ shelves, so we decided to try a few of them - and we've shared our thoughts.
April 9, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
The Fight for Racial Equity Cannot Overlook Technology
CEO Action for Racial Equity has announced its push to close the digital divide in the U.S. by advocating for public policies that would narrow that gap.
April 6, 2021
Sustainable Living
Report: Food Brands Are Failing on Animal Welfare
A new report suggests that the world’s largest food companies’ deeds related to animal welfare not come close to matching their words.
April 6, 2021
Community Development
Virtual Tours Are Here to Stay Even While Mass Vaccination Is Underway
Virtual tours can still give communities the chance to show what they can offer, and provide organizations a way to work together and further social good.
April 5, 2021
Corporate Responsibility
What to Expect from Sustainable Packaging Innovation in 2021
What's next for sustainable packaging in 2021 and beyond? Brandi Colander, who was appointed chief sustainability officer of the paper-based packaging solutions company WestRock in November, shares her insights and predictions.
April 1, 2021
Brands Taking Stands
Consumers Tell Brands to Board the COVID-19 Vaccine Train
A majority of Americans believes silence on the COVID-19 vaccine is not an option for brands - at a minimum, they say brands should share such information.
March 30, 2021
Energy
Carlsberg, WWF Tackle the Other Deforestation Crisis: Seagrass Loss
Carlsberg and WWF have launched a partnership to raise awareness about the benefit of seagrass while trying to prevent even more loss.
March 30, 2021
Community Development
Unilever is Paying Brands to Bring Diversity into Their Ad Campaigns
Unilever is pushing for more diversity in advertising by subsidizing the costs of modeling talent if other brands rethink their definitions of "beauty."
March 29, 2021