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Energy
How Share the Warmth Helped Avert Crisis
Originally posted on Duke Energy | Illumination, by Michael Graff She didn’t want to ask for help. All her life, […]
January 7, 2019
Community Development
How YOU Can Help Close the Diversity Gap in Tech
In addition to supporting causes they care about through nonprofit board service and volunteering, many of our employees are concerned with the lack […]
January 4, 2019
Finance
3 ESG Trends in Asia to Watch in 2019
For investors interested in environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, a regionally diversified approach can help capture global growth. In […]
January 2, 2019
Sponsored
The Home – The Hearth – The Windows
How to Choose Sustainable Materials for Your Windows and Doors
This article series is sponsored by Pella Windows and Doors and went through our normal editorial review process. Building is […]
December 11, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Breaking Out of the CSR Box: How to Build Social Impact Into Your Whole Business
By Amy Silverstein and Megan Schumann, Monitor Institute by Deloitte In recent years, the push for businesses to be about […]
October 25, 2018
Sponsored
3BL Forum 2018
Why We Must Rethink the CSR and Sustainability Strategy Implementation Process
The efficient implementation of a corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategy has the potential worldwide to alter “business as usual,” transitioning […]
October 23, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Lessons in the Power of Data for Good and Pro Bono
In 2017, giving to charitable causes in the United States reached an estimated $410 billion, a record for the third […]
October 22, 2018
Energy
Resilience in the Face of Global Warming
By Erik Mohn, Scheider Electric Organizations need resilience in the face of an increasingly broad and unpredictable risk landscape. This […]
October 17, 2018
Sponsored
How Does Data Privacy Affect Corporate Responsibility?
Privacy: A Business Imperative and Pillar of Corporate Responsibility
This article series is underwritten by Symantec and went through our normal editorial review process. All of us can see […]
October 11, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Why Being a Social 'Edupreneur' is the Way to Go in Business Education Today
Business education has come under fire from different angles in recent years, leading some to even question whether B-Schools should […]
October 10, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Harnessing Mobile Technology to Train Supply Chain Workers
Dell has a large and dynamic supply chain, with supplier facilities located in many regions around the world and many […]
October 5, 2018
Energy
Leveraging New Tech to Wean America Off Its Addiction to the Plastic Water Bottle
It’s finally clear—the single-use plastic water bottle is now the environmental cigarette, stigmatized as a mark of disgrace in a […]
October 5, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Taking a Stand In Controversy: Should Nike Just Do It?
The Colin Kaepernick campaign, which we first discussed yesterday, is high stakes for Nike because it is much, much bigger […]
October 3, 2018
Finance
Where Are the ‘Green Jobs’ in 2018? You May Be Surprised
In 2018 job seekers and employers continued to pursue “green jobs” in sectors like renewables and conservation. While growth occurred […]
October 3, 2018
Energy
Sustainable Investing After the Paris Accords
In 2014, I was asked by the United Nations to spend a year helping the UN think through the Paris […]
October 2, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Path to Purpose: What’s Your Organization’s Rallying Cry?
Establishing and operating from an anchor of a “living purpose” creates a distinct competitive advantage for companies and a mechanism […]
October 2, 2018
Technology
Leveraging Technology to Make Employee Volunteering Programs More Rewarding
Leading companies are racing to engage and create fulfilling experiences for employees in an age of artificial intelligence (AI) and […]
September 27, 2018
Energy
Water Conservation at Domtar: Our Process From River to Mill
Pulp and paper manufacturing is a water-intensive process. All of our mills are located in watersheds with sufficient supplies, but responsible water […]
September 26, 2018
Energy
Good News: Greenwashing Isn’t So Prevalent After All
What do you do if a company wants you to help with greenwashing? The recurrence of this question indicates to […]
September 25, 2018
Finance
Observations on the Latest Shifts in Sustainable Investing
After spearheading the Sustainable Investing initiative for a large wealth management wirehouse for several years, I found myself in transition […]
September 24, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Here’s What the Last 5 Years of Corporate Sustainability in China has Looked Like. What’s Next?
As a kid, one of my favorite things was a Moon Cake, which I’d get to eat during the Mid-Autumn […]
September 24, 2018
Voices for Change
6 Ways to Engage Millennial Volunteers
From technology to the challenges our communities face, it’s rare that we move on each year without a shift from […]
September 19, 2018
Energy
Integrating Renewables in the Grid: A Snapshot of Progress
Renewable energy has achieved a level of integration in the U.S. power grid that would have been unthinkable 10 years […]
September 13, 2018
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Maximizing Impact Through Workforce Development and Education
Why Transformative Volunteering Is Good Citizenship
by Lynn DeHoyos, senior manager, corporate citizenship, Deloitte Services LP A coworker recently invited me to a group session at a […]
September 12, 2018
Energy
The Forgotten Climate Solution: Land
Climate change is bad for business, especially for those in agricultural sectors that rely on land to produce food, fiber […]
September 11, 2018
Energy
How Technology Is Leading Us to New Climate Change Solutions
A fresh wave of technological innovation is deepening our understanding of tough environmental challenges?—?and also giving us new ways to […]
September 11, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
How Innovations Can Help Your Company Meet Scope 3 Emission Targets
Recent research on corporate sustainability indicates that companies still have a long journey ahead in order to meet their sustainability […]
September 7, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Food and Agriculture Companies: A Challenge From a Millennial Mom
As a working mother, I often have to multi-task. Recently, as I watched my toddler push his food around his […]
September 3, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Technology Can Help Counter the Forces of Economic Concentration
While the overall U.S. economy is on one of its longest expansion periods in history, widespread concerns continue that too […]
September 3, 2018
Energy
The Unanticipated Benefits of California’s Water Policies
Just as California’s climate policies have driven innovation in energy efficiency, renewable energy and battery storage – creating 500,000 new jobs […]
August 31, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Billy Cable, the 2018 Aflac Corporate Responsibility Hero
It was just over a year ago when Hurricane Harvey hit Houston, Texas, and caused historic flooding across the region. […]
August 31, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How the Makers of M&M’s Source Renewable Energy
We recently heard from Mars, Incorporated’s chief procurement and sustainability officer, Barry Parkin, about the company’s plan to tackle its […]
August 24, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Keeping the Dream of Education Alive Amid Conflict
The Avery Dennison Foundation focuses its giving in three core areas: Sustainability, Education, and Women’s Empowerment. In many cases, our […]
August 24, 2018
Energy
The Earliest Earth Overshoot Day. Ever.
In 2018, Earth Overshoot Day fell on August 1. The earliest ever. This reminds us of the urgency of the […]
August 22, 2018
Energy
A Model for Wildfire Disaster Relief
Nearly 20,000 residents have been asked to evacuate their homes in Northern California as a result of the multiple wildfires […]
August 20, 2018
Energy
The Next Resource Frontier: 5 Strategies to Improve Your Company’s Water Security
Water is arguably our most precious resource. It is requisite for the survival of all life on our planet. It […]
August 15, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Actually, There’s Nothing Wrong With The Triple Bottom Line
John Elkington recently “recalled” the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) management framework he created nearly 25 years ago because it hasn’t […]
August 14, 2018
Energy
For Some Kids, Summer's Not So Healthy When School Lunch Goes Away
It’s August, and we’re well in to the heat of summer. It should be a carefree time for children, but […]
August 13, 2018
Energy
6 Times Fair Trade Funds Supported Education
Look at any community around the world that works with Fair Trade, from the smallest village in Uganda, to a […]
August 8, 2018
Energy
Making the Case for Sustainability: A U.S. Coast-to-Coast EV Tour
Since moving to the United States from France last year, I have been anxious to understand how American corporations are […]
August 7, 2018
Energy
Retailers: DIY Shouldn’t Be Deadly
When the federal government fails to take action on a major issue affecting the American public, the private sector has […]
August 7, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
REDD: A Vital Part of the International Effort to Address Climate Change
By Vibeka Mair Many of the world’s mythologies and religions give trees a deep and sacred meaning. And for millennia, trees […]
August 3, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
How Machines are Learning for Modern Agriculture
By Modern Agriculture Arthur Samuel, an eccentric computer engineer at Stanford University, took part in what could be considered the […]
August 3, 2018
Energy
ExxonMobil’s Support for a Carbon Tax is a Sham
By Elliott Negin, Senior Writer, Union for Concerned Scientists ExxonMobil executives just had another opportunity to convince skeptics that their […]
August 2, 2018
How to Incorporate CSR Into Your Everyday Operations
By Alison Gutterman Has your business taken environmental, social, and governance stances yet? According to research from McKinsey & Co., ESG […]
July 31, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Inclusive or Exclusive Approach to SRI: Which Is Right for You?
By Brendan Erne Socially responsible investing isn’t new by any means, but it is enjoying a surge in popularity. Whether it’s […]
July 31, 2018
Join Us to Empower 1.6 Million Women Workers through HERproject by 2022
By Christine Svarer, Director, HERproject, BSR The products and services that keep our societies advancing depend on interconnected economies and global […]
July 30, 2018
Energy
Is Sustainable Development Still Sustainable?
In many international circles, it will sound like heresy. But now it must be asked: Is sustainable development still sustainable? […]
July 30, 2018
Energy
"Mythical Barriers Fall When Moral, Technological, and Financial Imperatives are Stacked"
Christiana Figueres, former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change By Woon Tan and Adam Woodhall Celebrating […]
July 27, 2018
Energy
Advancing Education for Sustainable Development Goals through Regional Centers of Expertise (RCE)
By Meghna Tare Sustainability Education, also known as Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), has been recognized as a critical tool […]
July 25, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
The Future of CSR is Corporate Activism
by Dr. Ximena Hartsock and Jeb Ory Most corporations donate to nonprofits, organize volunteer days, and evolve their practices in […]
July 24, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Three Key Steps: Grow Your Business, Not Your Footprint
by Nate Hurst By 2050, there will be 9.8 billion people walking the earth. Ninety-seven percent of that population growth will be […]
July 24, 2018
Voices for Change
Think Differently: The Shifting Landscape of Value for Emerging Brands and Successful ICOs
By ICO Impact Group We’ve seen a massive shift towards values-based leadership over the last several years, particularly within the […]
July 23, 2018
Energy
Want More Smart Buildings? Amp Up the Collaboration
By Bert Valdman “Smart technologies are defined by their interconnectedness,” points out a recent American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy […]
July 23, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
CSR Matters: How To Win Your First 100 Days In a New CSR Job
By Ryan Rudominer Congratulations! You landed the corporate social responsibility (CSR) role you’ve always wanted, and you can’t wait to get […]
July 20, 2018
Energy
Tesloop Shares Lessons Learned In 400,000 Miles In A Tesla
Shuttle service Tesloop has hit an astonishing 400,000 miles in one of its Model S vehicles, making it the Tesla […]
July 19, 2018
Technology
Collaborative World Shaping: Why Open-Source Tech Matters in a For-Impact Future
“Governments, business and civil society can’t alone address the multifold challenges we have on the global agenda. We need collaboration.” – Klaus […]
July 16, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Do CSR Initiatives Influence Millennial Consumers?
By Krystal Rogers-Nelson Do consumers’ favorite brands care about equity and the environment or just the bottom line? Corporations are […]
July 16, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Making the Case for Connecting Efficiency and Sustainability Teams
By Schneider Electric Energy and sustainability are inherently linked. Energy efficiency pays dividends by trimming consumption and costs. According to […]
July 13, 2018
Technology
Why the Energy Businesses of the Future will Focus on Re-using Energy and Why This is the Only Way We’ll Slow Climate Change
By José Melico Much of the debate around climate change has focused on reducing our carbon footprints, in particular by […]
July 11, 2018
Tesloop Shares Lessons Learned In 400,000 Miles In A Tesla
Shuttle service Tesloop has hit an astonishing 400,000 miles in one of its Model S vehicles, making it the Tesla […]
July 10, 2018
Energy
General Mills Utilizes SDGs as ‘Common Language’ for Global Sustainability Initiatives
By Samuel Northrup As one of the world’s largest makers of food, General Mills has embraced its role as a […]
July 9, 2018
Embracing Diversity in Media is Not Negotiable – Here’s Why
It is no secret that the media industry is experiencing an unprecedented level of disruption. This has upended legacy business […]
July 9, 2018
Energy
Experimental Solar Road In Georgia Is Paving a New Way
By Monica Medina and Miro Korenha The first solar roadway in the U.S. debuted on an 18-mile stretch of I-85 […]
July 6, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Impact at Work: An Interview With Tim Smith From The Boston Foundation and Pledge 1% Boston
By Lauren Chasanoff Another one of our favorite communities of practice is the Pledge 1% initiative, pioneered by Salesforce.com. Pledge 1% is a global […]
July 6, 2018
Energy
For Healthy Soil, Wrangler’s Sustainability Practices Go Beyond Just Jeans
By Samuel Northrup We all have our favorite pair of jeans—you know, the ones that you wear the weekend or […]
July 6, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
How the GDPR Impacts Corporate Responsibility
By Cecily Joseph On May 25, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) became enforceable. Regardless of where you […]
July 5, 2018
Energy
Four Million American Anglers Mobilized in Crowdsourced Effort to Collect Data and Trash from U.S. Waters This Independence Day
This Independence Day, Wednesday, July 4, 2018, Keep America Beautiful, the nonprofit steward of litter prevention for more than six decades, […]
July 4, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Oxfam Spurs Transparency Conversation Between Consumers and Supermarkets
By Cone Communications Americans have seen the power of their activism make a change. From boycott hashtags, student protests and outspoken employees, […]
July 3, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Moving Beyond Pride Month: How Brands Can Authentically Celebrate & Support The LGBTQ+ Community Year-Round
By Devika Narayan June is a meaningful time for the LGBTQ+ community. What started as a day to honor a […]
July 2, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
When You Walk the Talk, Your Footsteps are Louder Than Your Words
By John Friedman Your core values are not the ones printed in posters on the wall. They are not the […]
June 29, 2018
Finance
Looking Past Linear: Making Progress Towards Circular Economy Goals
Panelists for “Designing a More Sustainable Future: Vision, Progress, and Roadmap for Eco-Design and the Circular Economy” By Pamela Gordon […]
June 28, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Being Remembered is About Bringing Your Sustainability Story to Life
I always start coaching with the scariest question “What do you do?” (which is similar to the interview question, “walk me […]
June 28, 2018
Energy
Our Plastic Problem: Plastics in Marine Life and Beyond
By David Evans Plastics have been permeating our life for some time now. In the last 70 years production of […]
June 28, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
How Do We Make a ‘We’ That Is All of Us; How Do We Embrace Different?
By Sonali Sathpaty Company is a microcosm of the world I heard actor Asia Kate Dillon speak at the Bloomberg Gender Equality summit in […]
June 22, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
America's Leading Companies Have Always Understood the Need to Invest in Their Brands
By Suzanne C. Shelton and Gil Jenkins What’s becoming a more mainstream notion now is that any shrewd brand investment […]
June 20, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
The Next Big Corporate Outsourcing Trend? How To Do Good.
By Mark Horoszowski The final corporate social responsibility(CSR) reports from 2017 have hit the printing presses and one thing is […]
June 20, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Focus on Professional Farmer Organizations
By Agribusiness Market Ecosystem Alliance Ask someone in agribusiness to define what a professional farmer organization is, and you will […]
June 20, 2018
Technology
UN’s Faremo Eyes Artificial Intelligence Potential For SDGs At IPsoft ‘Digital Summit’
By Roger Aitken Speaking at the Second Annual Digital Workforce Summit hosted by IPsoft in New York early this June, […]
June 19, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
It’s Time to Put the ‘Human’ in Human Resources
By Andrea Walton I was 15 when my first daughter was born with a radial club hand, a disability causing […]
June 19, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Is Outsourcing Right for Your Company? 3 Tips to Guide Your Decision
By Lee Rhodes Entrepreneurial growth brings excitement and opportunity. With each next step comes questions to answer and potential directions […]
June 14, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Dispatches from the Sustainable Brands Conference: Vancouver 2018
Erb Institute Faculty Sara Soderstrom takes center stage at Sustainable Brands 2018 By Allison Burtka Purposeful partnerships June 6, […]
June 13, 2018
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The Future of Forests: Sustainable Forestry in the Decade of Action
How Companies Harness the Power of Trees to Advance Their Sustainability Goals and Bottom Lines
By Dan Lambe, president of the Arbor Day Foundation With all the global issues we face today — including poor […]
June 13, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
What Corporate Leaders Are Saying About the Business of Gender Equity
By Laura Herman In the age of #metoo and #timesup, companies are eager to strategically consider how best to strive […]
June 12, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Data Paralysis and Over-Ambition: Are They Robbing Your Sustainability Team’s Momentum?
By Nikki Pava The fossil fuels you use each day took 300 million years to form. Americans used about 50 […]
June 11, 2018
Energy
On this Summer’s Barbeque Menu: Sustainable Palm Oil
By Dan Strechay On the heels of Memorial Day, a day which many consider the official beginning of summer – […]
June 11, 2018
Energy
California Proposes New Laws to Reduce GHG Emissions
By Kirsten James California’s economy is booming – it’s now the 5th largest in the world – even as the […]
June 8, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Just Give Me the Gist, But Not Too Short
By Shannon Houde You’re at a leading industry conference getting a free-trade banana from the display of otherwise fattening snacks, […]
June 7, 2018
Energy
U.S. Requests OPEC to Boost Oil Output
By Scott Huntington Gas prices are on the rise. In fact, since crude dropped to decade lows in the summer […]
June 7, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
As the CEO of a Company, I Set the Green Standard — So Should You
By Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks You drive a gas-guzzling vehicle, burn fossil fuels at home, and contribute thousands of pounds of waste […]
June 5, 2018