Stories from Mary Mazzoni
Justice + Equality
Brands Taking Stands
We, the People: Defending the U.S. Constitution As Immigration Raids Threaten Basic Rights
With administration officials saying agents are immune to accountability, many are understandably wondering: What rights do I have when interacting with federal immigration forces, and do those rights even matter in an environment where free speech or simply existing in my own neighborhood can be met with violence?
January 29
Sustainable Living
TriplePundit’s Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide for 2025
3p editors round up 2025 gifting favorites from some of our most loved sustainable and socially responsible brands.
December 16, 2025
Voices for Change
The Long View: 20 Years of Sustainability in Motion
20 Years Older, Any Wiser?
As TriplePundit marks 20 years as a newsroom, we’re taking a look back at how the sustainability space has grown and changed — with an eye toward the progress we made, what we learned, and why on earth we can’t do it more often.
November 5, 2025
Community Development
Where to Find Food If Your SNAP Benefits Are Cut Off, and How to Help If You’re Able
More than 40 million people are set to lose their food benefits this weekend due to the U.S. government shutdown, but communities are rising up to support each other even as their government fails to step up.
October 31, 2025
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
The Myth of the Silent Executive
The prevailing narrative in the media seems to be that business is mostly staying silent about how changing U.S. policies affect them for fear of legal action, government reprisal or social media backlash, but coalitions including the Leadership Now Project question how much that's really true.
June 4, 2025
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
Should Companies Still Make Their Sustainability Goals Public?
In the latest episode of "What the...?," we asked Laura Gitman, chief impact officer of BSR, whether sustainability goals are still the right tool for driving corporate progress, if companies should make their goals public, or if it's time to rethink the model entirely.
May 14, 2025
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
With Federal Climate Finance in Limbo, the Power is in Our Pockets
Climate finance isn't only the work of bankers, politicians and white-collar folks. It's everyone's business, says Trenton Allen, CEO and founder of Sustainable Capital Advisors. "We're not voiceless," he said in our new video series. "We have agency."
April 30, 2025
Voices for Change
What the Trust?: What It Takes To Earn — and Keep — Public Trust Today
Beyond politics, getting back to business basics can help leaders with a mind toward making a positive impact on communities and the environment find their way through murky waters to regain and maintain public trust, said John Harper and Noa Gafni of FSG.
April 2, 2025
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
Gen Z is Looking for Purpose at Work: Will They Find It?
We explored these questions and more with Net Impact CEO Karen Johns in the latest edition of "What the...?," a new video series co-hosted by TriplePundit and our parent company 3BL to dive into the big questions on business leaders' minds as the incoming U.S. administration throws shakeups across the impact space.
March 19, 2025
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
What the World Needs Now is Climate Optimism, Says This Lifelong Advocate
Even as the Donald Trump administration moves to roll back U.S. climate policies, Daniel Blackman and Renaissance94 look to gather unlikely allies around "the rational middle" — where ideological differences and political disputes are put to the side to identify areas of mutual opportunity around issues like climate resilience and community development.
March 5, 2025
Finance
Beyond Federal Funding, What's Next for U.S. Climate Investments?
Federal funding freezes put the future of the largest climate investment in U.S. history into question, but leaders remain optimistic they can find additional funding flows to continue with their work.
February 13, 2025
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
Fewer Companies Made Sustainability Commitments at Davos. Maybe That's a Good Thing.
Ever since the World Economic Forum updated its Davos Manifesto calling for a “better kind of capitalism," the annual meeting served as a launching pad for big corporate statements and lofty commitments tied to environmental sustainability and social equity. But leaders were largely silent on that front this year.
February 5, 2025
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
Beyond California, the U.S. is on the Brink of an Insurance Crisis Tied to Climate Change
Thousands of Californians were dropped by their homeowner's insurers months before the recent wildfires burned their homes to the ground. Their stories are only part of an insidious and growing insurance crisis across the United States that experts say is tied to climate change.
January 29, 2025
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
Do People Still Want to Read About Sustainability?
With audiences already drained by the incessant drumbeat of the 24-hour news cycle, we can't help but wonder: Do people still want to read about sustainability?
January 22, 2025
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
While Los Angeles Burns, Judge Says It's Illegal for Investors to Consider Climate Risk
Even as the wreckage of the California fires unfolds before our eyes, a string of worrying litigation aims to block private companies from measuring and managing climate risk.
January 15, 2025
Sustainable Living
Brands Taking Stands
Easy Things You Can Do To Be More Sustainable in 2025
If you resolved to lighten your impact on the environment this year, the good news is that it doesn't have to be time consuming or expensive — and you may find these low-lift shifts are also helpful for your wallet and your mental health.
January 8, 2025
Sustainable Living
Brands Taking Stands
25 Plant-Based Foods Coming To Market in 2025
The sheen of newness may be fading from plant-based foods, but research indicates more people around the world are going veg — and the global plant-based market is set to reach $85 billion by 2030. Here are some of the hottest new products launching to stores and restaurants this year.
December 24, 2024
Energy
Brands Taking Stands
10 Renewable Energy Projects Coming Online in 2025
Existing investments are expected to more than double renewable energy capacity to around 7,300 gigawatts globally by 2028, according to the International Energy Agency. Here's a look at just some of the innovative renewable energy projects set to launch around the world next year.
December 18, 2024
Sustainable Living
TriplePundit's Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide for 2024
More than 60 percent of Americans say they plan to consider sustainability when purchasing gifts this year. If you need a hand choosing your last-minute sustainable holiday gifts, we've got you covered. Read on for our favorite 2024 picks.
December 13, 2024
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
2024 in Focus: Our Most-Read Brands Taking Stands Stories of the Year
From backtracking to social advocacy, clean tech advancements to game-changing legislation, these are the stories you loved most this year.
December 11, 2024
Sustainable Living
Brands Taking Stands
Even Without a Global Treaty, More Plastic Waste Reduction Laws Are Coming in 2025
Even with a global treaty stalled for another year, individual countries and localities are moving to limit plastic waste and pollution within their own borders, with a host of new plastics laws set to go into force in the coming months. Here's a preview of what's to come in 2025.
December 4, 2024
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
From Climate Finance to the 'Most Important Policy Documents' of the Century: An Update from COP29
At the United Nations' annual climate conference (COP29), delegates are challenged to adopt a new climate finance target and submit what one leader calls "the most important policy documents of this century."
November 20, 2024
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
How U.S. Business Leaders Are Making Their Voices Heard Ahead of the Election
With the United States election mere days away, we spoke with advocates and business leaders to learn more about what they've done to prepare and what's next for them.
October 30, 2024
Justice + Equality
Brands Taking Stands
Should Business Leaders Experiment to Overcome the Shortcomings of Meritocracy?
At its core, meritocracy is meant to elevate people for roles and promotions based solely on their abilities. But experts like Stuart McCalla, managing partner at the leadership coaching, consulting and investment firm Evolution, say it isn't always so straightforward.
October 2, 2024
Nature
Every Mention of Climate and Environment From the U.S. Presidential Debate
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. President Donald Trump faced each other on the debate stage for the first time last week. Read on for every time they mentioned climate change and environmental issues, along with fact-checks and commentary from the TriplePundit news desk.
September 11, 2024
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
These Companies Respect Their Employees' Right to Organize
The U.S. minimum wage hasn't increased in 15 years, and labor organizing is reaching new peaks across the nation, with more than 450,000 workers going on strike last year. Many companies oppose unionization by default, but not all employers take this approach.
September 4, 2024
Energy
Brands Taking Stands
Solar Breakthroughs Bring Us Closer To a Renewable Energy Future
The European Union met half its power needs with renewable energy in the first half of 2024, and the bloc's use of solar power in particular increased by over 30% since 2020. With efficiency upgrades and game-changing design shifts on the horizon, the world's love affair with solar is just getting started.
August 14, 2024
Food + Farming
Should Refillable Packaging Be the New Norm?
The Paris Olympics Prove Reusable Packaging Is Possible On a Massive Scale
The Paris Olympics are the largest sports event ever to replace single-use beverage cups with refillable alternatives, and advocates hope it will send a clear message to event organizers and beverage brands that reuse is possible on a large scale.
August 7, 2024
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
ESG: Illegal Collusion or Just Good Business Sense?
Some U.S. legislators moved to restrict companies from measuring and managing environmental, social and governance (ESG) risk, but research shows these policies are unpopular with voters and harming financial returns.
July 31, 2024
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
This Program Helps B Corps Dismantle Racism
B Lab's Racial Equity Impact Improvement Program looks to educate leaders about racism, its historical context in the U.S. and Canada, and how B Corps can leverage their businesses to dismantle discriminatory systems piece by piece.
July 24, 2024
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
Elections, Plastics, Gun Safety and More: Trending Brand Stories of 2024
As we pass the midway point of the year, we're taking a look back at some of the stories our readers clicked most from our weekly Brands Taking Stands newsletter, which covers the latest in corporate and consumer activism.
July 10, 2024
Alternative Economies
Brands Taking Stands
These Companies Embrace Independence With Employee Ownership
Employee-owned companies paid out more than $175 billion to their teams in 2021. As the U.S. lights up our fireworks and lets our flags fly for the 4th of July holiday, we're saluting just a few of the companies that took a chance on independence and reaped the rewards.
July 3, 2024
Sustainable Living
Dermatologist Influencer Shares His Top Tips for Sustainability in Skincare
Multi-step skincare routines packed with products are problematic for skin health as well as the environment, says Dr. Angelo Landriscina, a U.S. dermatologist better known on social media as @DermAngelo. He shares his top tips for considering sustainability more in skincare shopping.
July 1, 2024
Sustainable Living
How to Make Your Clothes Last Longer
Simple tips for keeping your favorite outfits on rotation longer, from someone who regularly wears clothes that are over 10 years old.
June 28, 2024
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
Consumers Want To Hear More From Companies About Sustainability, Study Finds
Among U.S. consumers, 69% agree businesses should communicate more about sustainability and social impact, according to new research from TriplePundit. That includes 75% of Gen Z and 74% of millennials who want to hear more.
June 26, 2024
Energy
Brands Taking Stands
Solar Power Reaches New Heights in 2024: Some Big News You May Have Missed
The solar energy sector is seeing major global growth, with a host of large-scale projects coming online and new discoveries with the potential to revolutionize the industry even further.
June 12, 2024
Justice + Equality
Brands Taking Stands
How Asian Americans Can Break the 'Bamboo Ceiling' By Turning Cultural Experiences Into Leadership Superpowers
Asian Americans are least likely to be promoted at work. Global leadership strategist Jane Hyun coined the term "bamboo ceiling" to describe the experience in her bestselling 2006 book. Nearly two decades later, she's sharing insights from the leaders she's seen break through.
June 5, 2024
Sustainable Living
No, Your Netflix Binge Isn't Killing the Planet, But These 5 Gadget Habits Could Be
When it comes to how our gadget use impacts the environment, streaming is far down the list of things to worry about, but you may want to consider the following sustainable gadget habits if you're looking to cut your impact down to size.
May 29, 2024
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
This CEO Wants to Turn Prison Risk Into a Universal Financial Metric
We've heard of fossil fuel-free investments, but what about prison-free portfolios? This type of values-based investing lens may soon be more common in the U.S. market thanks to a newly launched "decarceration index."
May 29, 2024
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
What the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Really Means For Communities
With grant financing set to be delivered this summer, we're taking a closer look at how the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will translate into a domino effect of green infrastructure in communities facing outsized impact from climate change and pollution.
May 22, 2024
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
Inside TelevisaUnivision's Media Blitz to Drive Voter Registration
Spanish for "Vote With Me," the Vota Conmigo campaign focuses on providing essential election information to Hispanic and Latino voters. It reached 770 million media impressions and registered 1.3 million new voters ahead of the 2020 election, and it's just getting started.
May 15, 2024
Food + Farming
Should Refillable Packaging Be the New Norm?
What School Lunchrooms Can Teach Us About Normalizing Reuse
Schools are particularly well suited as testing grounds for budding reuse models. We spoke with Crystal Dreisbach, CEO of Upstream, a nonprofit change agency working to accelerate reuse systems across North America, to learn more.
May 8, 2024
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
Nonpartisan Ways Brands Can Support Free and Fair Elections in the U.S.
Standing up for basic tenets of democracy — such as the right to vote without interference and have that vote be counted — is not partisan. And business leaders don't need to back a candidate or make a political statement in order to get involved.
April 24, 2024
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
Third-Party Verification Labels Can Guide Sustainable Shopping, If Consumers Know About Them
Third-party verification labels can help consumers shop their values, but only if people know what these labels mean and why they should look for them on the products they buy.
April 17, 2024
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
'Awesome, Historic, Momentous.' U.S. EPA Distributes $20 Billion for Climate Justice: Now the Work Begins
"Important, groundbreaking and transformational" are just some of the ways advocates describe the EPA funding for clean technology investments in underserved communities. Now, the hard work begins.
April 10, 2024
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
People Want Their 401(k) Plans to Align With Their Values, Survey Finds
Most financial professionals likely assume a strong return is all everyday investors are looking for as they save for their retirement. But even in a tough economy, a growing segment of global investors are equally concerned about aligning their money with their personal values, according to new research.
April 3, 2024
Finance
What Is Proxy Voting, And How Do I Do It?
If you own stock — even if you purchased a few shares on a mobile app years ago — you likely get emails every spring reminding you: "It's time to vote!" But many individual investors don't know what proxy voting is, why it matters or how to do it.
March 29, 2024
Technology
Should Refillable Packaging Be the New Norm?
New Fund Aims to Scale Packaging Reuse and Refill Systems Around the World
The Reuse Outcomes Fund will support promising reuse and refill startups in the U.S., Canada and India, leveraging lessons learned from scaling waste management infrastructure across the Global South.
March 13, 2024
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
Do Your Investments Support the U.S. Prison System? It Will Soon Be Easier to Find Out
When most people think about companies profiting from the U.S. criminal justice system, private prisons are likely the first thing that comes to mind, but that's only the tip of the iceberg.
March 6, 2024
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
Sustainable Brands Are Worth $44 Billion to U.S. Consumers, New Study Finds
About a quarter of U.S. consumers stopped doing business with a brand in 2023 because of its social or environmental behavior. And that's only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the value of sustainability for brands, new TriplePundit research shows.
February 28, 2024
Sustainable Living
Sustainable Home Ideas That Caught Our Eye on Social Media This Month
From turning your old clothes and packaging into food storage, to properly maintaining your car and washing machine, these helpful tips from social media prove it doesn't have to be costly or time-consuming to become more sustainable at home.
February 28, 2024
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
The U.S. EPA is Set to Distribute $27 Billion to Underserved Communities. Will It Reach Them?
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to distribute up to $27 billion through the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund in March. But will it really reach the low-income communities it's intended for?
February 21, 2024
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
All the Brands That Took Stands With Their 2024 Super Bowl Ads
While standard product features with a side of comedy dominated the airwaves at Super Bowl LVII, a number of brands opted to raise awareness for a bigger message.
February 14, 2024
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
This Tool Helps Brands Measure the Impact of Their Investments in Black Communities
Many brands will mark Black History Month by announcing new investments aimed at supporting Black communities. But how will they measure the results? This tool can help, but few financial companies actually use it.
February 7, 2024
Sustainable Living
Don't Toss Those Veggie Scraps! How to Use Them to Make Stock at Home
In the spirit of our 2024 Sustainable Living Challenge, and trying out affordable and accessible things that reduce our personal footprints, we decided to give it a go — and we're not going back. Bookmark this page for when you have enough scraps to start some stock yourself.
February 5, 2024
Sustainable Living
Can You Really Reduce Food Waste With ChatGPT? We Tried It To Find Out
We heard through the grapevine that everyone's favorite digital assistant, ChatGPT, is also a powerful ally for reducing food waste at home. But does it really work? We gave it a try to find out.
February 5, 2024
Sustainable Living
How to Store Your Fruits and Vegetables So They Last Longer
You're probably storing your fruits and vegetables wrong. Clickbait aside, improper storage is the No. 1 reason your fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs are spoiling faster than you can use them. Bookmark this list to start storing your produce like a pro.
February 5, 2024
Sustainable Living
2024 Sustainable Living Challenge: Join Us in Making a Difference This Year
With the 2024 Sustainable Living Challenge, we're out to prove adopting a more sustainable lifestyle can be easy, budget-friendly and fun (yes, fun!).
January 31, 2024
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
Book Bans and ESG Backlash: Top Issues Brands Must Address in 2024
Along with another critical year in the fight against climate change, these issues are sure to be at the forefront for brands as we head into the new year.
January 24, 2024
Justice + Equality
Brands Taking Stands
A Chilling Legal Landscape Has Racial Equity Efforts Under Attack
Advocates warn that lawsuits filed in 2023 add up to a murky legal landscape in which racial equity programming can be labeled discrimination.
January 17, 2024
Sustainable Living
24 New Plant-Based Foods Coming to Market in 2024
New plant-based brands, partnerships and products are released almost every day, to the delight of vegans and curious omnivores alike, making it easier for everyone to mix up their plates more often.
January 16, 2024
Energy
Should Refillable Packaging Be the New Norm?
Doesn't It Produce More Carbon Emissions? Busting Common Myths About Refillable Packaging
While billions of beverages are sold in refillable bottles around the world, there's still a lot of confusion about how these systems work and if they really reduce environmental impact compared to selling drinks in single-use bottles.
January 10, 2024
Brands Taking Stands
Sustainable Habits to Reduce Your Impact in 2024
If adopting some more sustainable habits is on your list of aspirations for 2024, our realistic and evidence-based guide can help you do that.
January 3, 2024
Sustainable Living
The Big Sustainability Ideas Our Readers Loved In 2023
2023 was a big year for TriplePundit. Our renewed focus on evidence-based sustainability solutions resonated with our community of readers, and these were some of the headlines that caught your eyes most last year.
December 29, 2023
Sustainable Living
Brands Taking Stands
Tips on Buying Secondhand for Your Last-Minute Holiday Gifts
More than 90 percent of Americans say they'd be open to receiving a secondhand gift for the holidays. If you still have a few more names to check off your gifting list before the weekend, consider choosing a secondhand option using our go-to guide.
December 20, 2023
Finance
The $17 Billion Price Tag on Sustainability in the Financial Sector
A record number of customers are switching financial providers because of sustainability, to the tune of $17 billion last year. Find out how much money companies in other sectors are leaving on the table in our Size of Prize report.
December 13, 2023
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
Op/Ed: Is Clickbait Hurting Our Chances for Success at COP28?
The use of negative terms that incite anger is proven to draw clicks and traffic for news stories, and there's no shortage of headlines like these when it comes to coverage of the COP28 global climate talks.
December 6, 2023
Sustainable Living
TriplePundit's Sustainable Holiday Gift Guide for 2023
From our favorite sustainable and socially conscious brands to advice on buying used and shopping local, we love sharing our top picks for sustainable holiday gifts with our community every year. Check out our 2023 favorites.
December 5, 2023
Voices for Change
Maximize Your Impact with TriplePundit's GivingTuesday Guide
TriplePundit turned to our readers, writers and colleagues to develop our crowdsourced GivingTuesday Guide, with the aim of providing a platform for our community to learn from each other about how to best support the causes we care about.
November 28, 2023
Technology
Should Refillable Packaging Be the New Norm?
Bottle Refill Schemes Work in Other Countries, So Why Not the U.S.?
To people in other markets, the news that major bottled beverage brands — among the largest producers of single-use plastic globally — are already operating successful refill systems may come as a surprise.
November 15, 2023
Community Development
Brands Taking Stands
Public Transportation Has a Lot of Problems. Can Microtransit Help to Solve Them?
On-demand microtransit systems are popping up around the world as a means to supplement fixed-route buses and other public transportation. So, what is microtransit, and how does it work? The city of Camden, New Jersey, offers a proving ground.
November 8, 2023
Community Development
Brands Taking Stands
This Evidence-Based Solution Could End Global Poverty, But You Probably Haven't Heard of It
The Graduation Approach reached 9 million people across Bangladesh from 2002 to 2021, and it helped 95 percent of those people move out of extreme poverty.
November 1, 2023
Nature
Brands Taking Stands
These Climate Solutions Could Get Us Halfway to Capping Temperature Rise at 1.5 Degrees
And the best news? We already know how to do them, and we have the technology we need to move from ambition to action.
October 25, 2023
Community Development
We Thought These Things Would Make Society Work Better in the 2010s. What Happened?
We thought these social solutions could make our communities stronger and more equitable in the 2010s. Which ones took off, and which ones faded away?
October 24, 2023
Alternative Economies
We Thought These Things Would Create a More Equitable Economy: What Happened?
From the sharing economy and the rise of stakeholder capitalism, to the push toward degrowth led by movements like Occupy Wall Street, we had a lot of ideas for how to improve the economy in the 2010s.
October 20, 2023
Nature
Brands Taking Stands
Top Environmental Solutions of the 2010s: Where Are They Now?
These ideas and innovations were touted as "the next big thing." Which ones took off, and which ones faded away?
October 18, 2023
Voices for Change
Why TriplePundit is Bringing Solutions Journalism to Sustainable Business News
Journalists uncover the real story, speak truth to power and share information for the sake of public good. But if the way we do it leaves people hopeless and ready to put their heads in the sand, that’s something we as newswriters need to pay attention to.
October 16, 2023
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
How Brands Can Help Get Out the Vote in the U.S.
National Voter Registration Day may be over. But with the 2023 midterms approaching and a pivotal presidential election in 2024, this work is just beginning.
September 27, 2023
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
California's Climate Risk Disclosure Rules Are the Talk of Climate Week
World leaders, business executives and activists are back in New York City for Climate Week and the United Nations General Assembly — and everybody's talking about California.
September 20, 2023
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
AI for Impact: Skilling Up Nonprofit Leaders for the Latest Generative Technology
Salesforce's AI for Impact accelerator provides funding, technology and coaching to help nonprofits unlock the potential of AI to further their missions.
September 13, 2023
Justice + Equality
Brands Taking Stands
We Need To Talk About the LGBTQ+ Pay Gap
LGBTQ+ workers earn about 10 percent less over their lifetimes compared to straight white men — and LGBTQ+ people of color, transgender people and nonbinary people earn even less. So, what's driving the LGBTQ+ pay gap, and what can be done about it? We spoke with two out and proud leaders to learn more.
September 6, 2023
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
Beyond Disney: Government Overreach Threatens Free Speech and Good Business, Executives Say
Business leaders say the conflict between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis could dampen free speech — and particularly corporate activism — for years.
August 30, 2023
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
SAP Leverages Its Massive Network to Uplift Diverse Startup Founders
While the company doesn't fund startups directly, its SAP.iO Foundries initiative arguably offers something even better. The program gives startups an opportunity to integrate within SAP’s technology ecosystem and develop relationships with the company’s vast network of customers, partners and employees.
August 23, 2023
Finance
Brands Taking Stands
Busting Myths About ESG and Sustainable Investing
"Anti-ESG" rhetoric on political campaign trails and cable news breeds misinformation and creates misunderstanding about the use of environmental, social and governance factors in business. This week we're breaking down some of the most common myths we see out there about ESG and what it means for businesses and investors.
August 16, 2023
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
Skilled Trades Are in Demand: So, Why Aren't More Young People Getting Into Them?
The $50 million Lowe's Foundation Gable Grants program, launched in March, aims to channel 50,000 people into skilled building trades over the next five years with two-year grants for workforce training programs.
August 9, 2023
Sustainable Living
Brands Taking Stands
Powerful Ways Everyday People Can Counter 'Anti-ESG' Campaigns That Target Sustainable Investing
Those growing tired of the anti-ESG discourse don't have to resign to simply tuning it out. Here are three powerful ways anyone can get involved.
August 2, 2023
Justice + Equality
Brands Taking Stands
REI Tackles Racist City Design with 'Outside in 5' Campaign
Around 100 million U.S. residents don't have a public park or outdoor recreation area within a 10-minute walk of their homes. "That isn't a coincidence," says Wilma Wallace of REI Co-op. "It's the result of decades of systemic racism in our society." The new Outside in 5 effort looks to dismantle discriminatory systems that cut people off from the outdoors.
July 26, 2023
Voices for Change
Brands Taking Stands
Slack and CodeYourFuture Open-Source a Tech Curriculum for Refugees
Refugees and migrants are more likely to be unemployed and live in poverty, even if they hold professional degrees. But a newly expanded partnership between Slack and the U.K. nonprofit CodeYourFuture could help refugees and displaced people build new careers in the tech sector.
July 19, 2023
Energy
Brands Taking Stands
This Model Makes Energy Storage Accessible for People of All Incomes
Rooftop solar and battery energy storage can help households deal with rising power prices and increasingly frequent outages tied to natural disasters, but solar+storage systems are economically out of reach for many people. Silicon Valley startup Electriq Power is looking to close the gap.
July 12, 2023
Corporate Responsibility
Brands Taking Stands
How Companies Can Break Down Barriers and Empower LGBTQ+ Employees
The workplace isn't always the most welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ employees, but companies have the power to do something about it. We spoke with two out and proud leaders about their insights and advice for organizations looking to make their cultures and workplaces more inclusive.
June 28, 2023