Stories from Maggie Kohn
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The Future of Fueling: Sustainability, Mobility and Flexibility
This Model Reimagines Fueling for Efficiency
Mobile fueling can lower a fleet's carbon emissions by up to 14 percent per vehicle by avoiding trips to the gas station, while giving time back to drivers who typically need to refuel every day. The model can also ease the transition to even more sustainable choices like electric vehicles and alternative fuels.
July 18, 2023
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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry
European Tire Industry Addresses Environmental Impact Down to the Smallest Particle
Tire and road wear particles (TRWP) are tiny debris formed as vehicles drive down roadways. In Europe, the tire and rubber industry is looking to understand these particles better — and mitigate them.
November 8, 2022
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Impact Through Action: Integrating ESG into a Business
Integrating Impact: How to Do Well by Doing Good
What does it really mean for a business to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy into its operations? We spoke with Shamina Singh, founder of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, to find out more.
November 7, 2022
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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry
Tire Manufacturers Collaborate to Accelerate Progress on the SDGs
Following on the heels of the forest, chemical, electric utilities, and oil and gas industries, the tire sector is the latest to develop a roadmap for how it can work to support the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
October 27, 2021
Sustainable Living
Sustainable Cotton Production on the Increase Despite COVID-19 Setbacks
Better Cotton Initiative members sourced more than 1.5 million metric tons of sustainable cotton in 2019, a 40 percent increase over 2018.
July 2, 2020
Energy
Kimberly-Clark Launches New Science-Based GHG Emission Goals
Kimberly-Clark announced new targets for greenhouse gas emissions approved by the Science Based Targets initiative and aligned with the Paris Accords.
June 23, 2020
Community Development
Report Reveals Dire Consequences from Lack of Women in National COVID-19 Response Efforts
A new report sheds light on what may be the systematic reasons behind the lack of women leaders in national COVID-19 responses worldwide.
June 16, 2020
Voices for Change
Lego Boosts Education for Children in East African Refugee Camps
The Lego Foundation is on a mission to reshape education for a generation of children in East African refugee camps with a $100 million award to the IRC.
January 10, 2020
Energy
JetBlue Pledges To Offset All Carbon Emissions for U.S. Flights
JetBlue rang in the new year by pledging to offset carbon dioxide emissions from jet fuel for all of its domestic flights beginning in July.
January 7, 2020
Sustainable Living
Plug-In Hybrids Make a Comeback in 2020 with Jeep’s New Models
Three new PHEVs by Jeep are scheduled to debut in 2020 as part of Fiat-Chrysler's broader plans to electrify more than 30 automobile models by 2022.<br />
January 6, 2020
Energy
New York State Hopes to Say Goodbye to Styrofoam With New Proposal
If passed, a Styrofoam ban in New York state would cover 20 million people when it takes effect in 2022.
January 6, 2020
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For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities
Companies Are Making Progress on Human Rights, Expert Says
The U.N. Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights "have had a tremendous impact,” said Faris Natour of the Center for Responsible Business at the University of California, Berkeley.
December 20, 2019
Technology
Could 3D-Printed Homes Solve the Global Housing Crisis?
This month, an Austin-based company just 3D-printed a pair of homes in less than 24 hours. If all goes as planned, they'll be the start of the world's first 3D-printed affordable housing development.
December 19, 2019
Energy
Hilton Expands Food Waste Reduction Initiative to Nearly 300 Hotels
Following a pilot at 50 hotels, Hilton will expand its food waste reduction program to all North American properties, the company announced this week. And it's just one of several major hoteliers that are taking on food waste.
December 17, 2019
Energy
Businesses Look to Cut Carbon Emissions in the U.S. South
Earlier this month, nearly 30 companies with operations along the U.S. Gulf Coast kicked off a cross-industry collaboration to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change.
December 16, 2019
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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?
Verizon Wants To Harness 5G to Bridge the Digital Divide
As rapidly advancing technology changes the way we live, learn and work, the company says it’s ramping up investments in digital inclusion and education to ensure no one is left behind.
December 9, 2019
Energy
Danone Wants To Start a Food Revolution
The food and beverage giant says it's looking to inspire communities to move away from standardized food systems and toward healthier and more sustainable models.<br />
December 6, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
Arthur Potts Dawson Uses His Voice and Talent to Push for a Sustainable Food Supply
Arthur Potts Dawson, a rock star in the U.K.'s food scene, is quickly becoming a voice for a more sustainable food supply worldwide.
November 26, 2019
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Companies and Communities Come Together to Help STEM Careers Take Off
Education Isn’t Always Top of Mind After Natural Disasters, But It Should Be
Companies are quick to donate millions of dollars worth supplies after natural disasters, but the long-term needs of rebuilding communities are overlooked.
November 18, 2019
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Brands Taking Stands
How State Department STEAM Camps Benefit Both Girls and Employee Volunteers
This public-private partnership, which includes the U.S. State Department as a benefactor, is funding STEAM camps for young women worldwide.
November 8, 2019
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Changing the Game: The Sports and Entertainment Sector Embraces the SDGs
Companies, Communities Come Together To Rethink Blighted Spaces For An Equitable Future
Sports and entertainment company AEG says it's working collaboratively with communities to rethink urban spaces for the better. TriplePundit spoke with one of its community partners to learn more.
November 7, 2019
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Brands Taking Stands
For this ESG Professional, 3BL Forum Was Inspirational and Aspirational
Over 90 corporate responsibility professionals and experts from NGOs who spoke during 3BL Forum offered insight Maggie Kohn found valuable.
November 4, 2019
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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?
American Express Relaunched the Green Card—And It's Greener Than the Original
“Through our materiality process, we found we were vulnerable by our use of paper and having cards made out of plastic,” Tim McClimon of American Express said at the 3BL Forum this week. “So, we did something about it.”
October 31, 2019
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Brands Taking Stands
3BL Forum: New Report Shows Gen Z Is Ready to Change the World
Watch out, Gen Xers and millennials. Generation Z is ready to change the world, according to a new study released during this week's 3BL Forum.
October 30, 2019
Sustainable Living
Loop CEO: Zero-Waste Shopping Service Continues to Grow
It’s been nine months since Loop launched its zero-waste circular delivery service—and we've been wondering how the program is doing as it nears the one-year mark.
October 30, 2019
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Brands Taking Stands
Global Fragrance Company IFF Uses Uncommon Sense to Tackle Common Challenges
Is it possible for a fragrance to help solve the world’s greatest challenges? According to the VP of global sustainability at IFF, this company sure is.
October 30, 2019
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Brands Taking Stands
Field to Market: Providing Farmers with Economic Security
Field to Market links companies with various partners to create more productive and profitable opportunities across the agricultural value chain. <br />
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October 29, 2019
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Brands Taking Stands
As Natural Disasters Become the Norm, Are Relief Agencies Ready?
The increasing occurrence of natural disasters means humanitarian relief agencies must cover more ground while competing for precious dollars.
October 29, 2019
Energy
3p Weekend: The Travel Industry Finds New Ways to Reduce Environmental Impact
The travel industry - from hotel chains and airlines, to boutique eco-resorts - increasingly caters to growing demand for more responsible travel options.
October 25, 2019
Sustainable Living
Kroger Launching Simplified Labels to Reduce Food Waste
Kroger is the latest retailer to announce it would standardize food labels to provide consumers with simpler quality and safety information in a move to reduce food waste.<br />
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October 25, 2019
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Companies and Communities Come Together to Help STEM Careers Take Off
JetBlue Aims to Diversify the Aviation Industry Through STEM Partnerships
Underrepresentation is a serious issue in the aviation industry, with African Americans making up less than 3 percent of all airline pilots. But airline carriers like JetBlue are pushing for a change.
October 24, 2019
Energy
Bio-based Plastics Hit the Big Time, Going Beyond Product Packaging
DSM recently announced that it will introduce bio-based plastics, along with recycled alternatives, for its entire engineering plastics portfolio by 2030.
October 23, 2019
Energy
Syngenta Announces Plans to Help Farmers Tackle Climate Change
Syngenta announced at the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit it will spend $2 billion over the next five years to help farmers take on climate change.
October 22, 2019
Community Development
International Day of the Girl Partnership Aims to Empower 10 Million Students and Teachers
To mark today’s International Day of the Girl, HP and Girl Rising announced new youth empowerment and technology education programs.
October 11, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
Key to Ending Modern Slavery Lies in Frontline Communities, New Report Finds
For over 20 years, brands have signed agreements in the quest to end modern slavery in their supply chains; but such tactics aren't enough, says this NGO.
October 10, 2019
Energy
UPS Continues to Invest in Energy Efficient, Lower-Carbon Fleets
Today, UPS announced a $450 million commitment to ensure that more of its global fleet runs cleaner and is more energy efficient.
October 9, 2019
Technology
Women Who Code, Silicon Valley Giants Invest in Software Training for Latin American Women
Women Who Code recently launched its latest network in Costa Rica, a step made possible in part with funding from Silicon Valley-based software firm VMware.
October 7, 2019
For Chef José Andrés, It’s More than Feeding the Hungry: It’s Building Food Resiliency
For José Andrés and World Central Kitchen, the front lines are disaster-ravaged communities in need of a hot meal; but long-term, his focus is on resilience.
October 2, 2019
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For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities
Sustainability Champion Says Progress Requires Unlikely Collaborations
“When it comes to making progress on the [U.N. Sustainable Development Goals], we cannot afford to exclude anyone,” says SDG advocate, professor and U.N. Global Compact advisor Hasan Youness.
October 1, 2019
Harnessing Satellite Technology Could Boost Climate Action
As we hear more warnings about dire outcomes during this week’s Climate Action Summit, a new initiative using satellite data may be part of the solution.
September 25, 2019
Energy
HP Launches World’s First PC with Ocean-Bound Plastic
As the world struggles with 86 million metric tons of ocean-bound plastic, HP announced it is taking another step to keep plastic bottles out of the oceans.
September 19, 2019
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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?
Experts Offer Guidance on Reporting Frameworks to Ease Reporting Pain
Experts in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, including Works Design Communications, reflect on the most common frameworks that business leaders should know.
September 19, 2019
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Innovation in Education: Building the Workforce of the Future
Businesses and Educators Come Together to Transform the High School Experience
Across the country, high schools failing their students, teachers and communities are being reborn thanks to an innovative public-private partnership that brings career readiness into the classroom.
September 9, 2019
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Companies and Communities Come Together to Help STEM Careers Take Off
Nation’s Illiteracy Woes Won’t Be Solved by Government Alone
More than 30 million U.S. adults cannot read above a third-grade level. As the nation faces a literacy crisis, "it’s incumbent upon companies to help," says Icema Gibbs of JetBlue Airways.
August 29, 2019
Brands Taking Stands
Supply Chain Sustainability and Technology Offer Answers to IPCC Report
Rethinking what we eat, harnessing technology and investing in supply chain sustainability can help food companies adapt before the world falls into crisis.
August 14, 2019
Energy
These Companies Are Now Responding to the IPCC Report Findings
The recent IPCC report says farming, forestry and other land use causes 23 percent of global emissions, and some companies are already confronting this challenge.
August 13, 2019
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Innovation in Education: Building the Workforce of the Future
Mentorship Changes the Game in Early Childhood and Elementary Education
This innovative mentorship program aims to instill a love for reading in children and, in the process, improve the reading levels of American students.
August 12, 2019
Energy
Rust-based Tech May Join Solar PV as a Source of Renewables
Move over, solar PV panels and wind turbines. New research indicates rust could emerge as a source of clean power at some point in the near future.
August 6, 2019
Sustainable Living
Single-Origin Coffee Rewards Big Brands and Smallholder Farmers
The single-origin coffee bean market is booming due to demand for unique coffee tastes and interest in traceability, especially among millennials.
July 31, 2019
Energy
Businesses, Cities Find Ways to Curb Single-Use Water Bottles
Imagine chic water fountains that inspire you to stop buying single-use water bottles. They're now in London and could soon come to your city, too.
July 22, 2019
Energy
Finding New Life for Single-Use Biopharma Plastic Waste
Ties that biopharmaceutical products supplier MilliporeSigma has with a waste management firm allows biopharma plastic waste to become building materials.
July 15, 2019
Corporate Responsibility
Girlboss, a Professional Network for a New Era of Women
Girlboss is taking the LinkedIn networking concept and creating a space where women can support women by sharing advice and celebrating wins together.
July 9, 2019
Community Development
Dairy Industry Efforts to Market Milk to Teens Face Criticism
Some health advocates are criticizing the dairy industry for its push to boost milk consumption by sponsoring coffee and latte bars in high schools.
July 8, 2019
Technology
AI Risks Cause Police Body Camera Manufacturer Axon to Pause
As companies announce new artificial intelligence (AI) products nearly every day, Axon—the largest manufacturer of police body cameras—is saying, not so fast.
July 2, 2019
Sustainable Living
Grocers Green Up Produce Aisles by Nixing Single-Use Plastic Bags
Many supermarkets have eliminated single-use plastic bags at the checkout aisle; now they're looking for ways to reduce plastic consumption even further.
June 25, 2019
Sustainable Living
Retailers are Betting on Sustainable Fashion to Drive Sales
Retailers are betting on sustainable fashion as the newest way to differentiate themselves among more environmentally and socially conscious shoppers.
June 24, 2019
Technology
Companies Are Turning AI Risks into Opportunities
More companies are taking action to mitigate the risks AI can impose, and in the process, have found opportunities for new and better solutions.
June 18, 2019
Energy
Eliminating Single-Use Plastics Becoming “Business as Usual” for the Travel Sector
More global travel brands are eliminating single-use plastics, as getting rid of plastic straws and stirrers is now business-as-usual in the travel sector.
June 11, 2019
Energy
Aggressive Action on CO2 Emissions Could Save Thousands of Lives in U.S. Cities
Citizens in major U.S. cities could face the highest number of fatalities linked to CO2 emissions - can businesses help amplify the call for climate action?
June 10, 2019
Community Development
CVS Emphasizes Consumer Health with HealthHUBs Expansion
CVS is making good on its pledge to put consumer health first by announcing this week that it will turn 1,500 of stores into HealthHUB locations.
June 6, 2019