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Finance
Getting Circular: Five Steps to an Advanced Economy
By John Hoekstra, VP, Sustainability & Cleantech Services, Schneider Electric The transition from a linear to a circular economy is […]
February 26, 2018
The Business Benefits of Sustainability Partnerships
Business leaders often find themselves in the tricky position of wanting to make their establishments more sustainable, but realizing they […]
February 23, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
The Missing Link: Connecting Procurement and Sustainability
By Eliza Roberts As Cape Town struggles to keep the taps flowing amid the worst drought in a century, agriculture […]
February 22, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Sustainable Tourism and Ethical Elephant Engagements
By Erin Green Kristjan Edwards has lived in Nepal since 1972 and runs Tiger Tops Lodges, located in Nepal. His […]
February 20, 2018
Technology
Seven Things Every Company Should Know About Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Business
By Dunstan Allison-Hope, BSR / Jacob Park, BSR / Michael Rohwer, BSR Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing rapidly, thanks to ever-more-powerful computing, […]
February 19, 2018
Energy
The Imperative of Climate Adaptation Planning
By Jacoba Gundle At the start of each year, The Climate Trust publishes carbon market predictions based on experience and […]
February 16, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Simple Steps to Engage Employers in Community Health
I By Karen Moseley and Nico Pronk Improving community health is a big job made up of countless small pieces. […]
February 16, 2018
Energy
Barriers and Possible Gateways in the Recycling Industry
By Michael McManus, vice president, communications and government relations, Asia Pulp & Paper Recycling has become a huge global business. […]
February 16, 2018
Voices for Change
Halal Tacos Bring Spice and Social Harmony to the Mosque
By Brian Collett Mexican taco truck operators in California are using their business power to promote social harmony, foster understanding […]
February 15, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Federal Budget Bill Includes Massive Tax Credits for Carbon Capture
By Rory Jacobson Friday’s short government shutdown culminated in a potentially huge win for the climate, business and investors. Among […]
February 14, 2018
Technology
Go Solar CEO "Unfazed" by New Tariffs on Imports
By Scott Cramer As the CEO of a small solar company relying on foreign imports, what I know to be […]
February 14, 2018
Technology
IT Group Takes on Tech Addiction
By Brian Collett Disillusioned former executives of Silicon Valley giants, including Apple, Facebook and Google, have started a campaign group […]
February 12, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Impossible Foods Tackles Local Food Insecurity
By Brian Collett A start-up company is maintaining California’s pioneering tradition by offering new plant-based diets and innovative ways of […]
February 9, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
CEO of Ørsted Calls for Action on Global Climate Crisis
Over the past decade, the Danish-based energy company has achieved 82% coal reduction, 67% carbon reduction and 64% renewable energy […]
February 6, 2018
Finance
Forum for the Future Identifies Key Global Trends Shaping the Future of the Planet
By James Goodman and the Forum for the Futures Team A new report from one of the world’s leading sustainability […]
February 6, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Steps CEOs Can Take to Invest the Corporate Tax Cut for Social Impact
By Mark Feldman The new U.S. tax code creates a significant opportunity for companies to improve lives around the world […]
February 1, 2018
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On the Journey to a Personal Network for Social Good
Five Social Impact Trends That Inspire Us
By Ebony Frelix, SVP, Philanthropy & Engagement, Salesforce.org, and Nasi Jazayeri, EVP/GM, Salesforce.org Philanthropy Cloud For purpose-driven companies, these are […]
January 30, 2018
Energy
What’s Really ‘Green’? A Look at Beef Grazing Operations
By Jonathan L. Gelbard In my previous post, I took a look at examples of greenwashing that are making the […]
January 29, 2018
Finance
The Value of Variety in ESG Reporting
By Julia Wilson “There are too many external reporting entities out there.” It’s a common refrain heard among sustainability and […]
January 26, 2018
Energy
Biodynamics: Where Regenerative Agriculture Meets Regenerative Capital
By John Bloom Biodynamic farming, a “beyond organic” approach to agriculture long respected in Europe, may finally be poised for […]
January 25, 2018
Energy
Trump Administration's Massive Tax on Imported Solar Panels
By Bob Keefe We all want to buy American. But, President Trump’s decision Monday to impose a massive 30 percent […]
January 23, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Comprehensive Strategies for Promoting Educational Equity
By Daphne Stanford As reported by NPR, Baltimore’s public schools closed in early January due to unusually low classroom temperatures […]
January 23, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Eco-Ethical Fashion: Sustainable Trends to Watch
By Christine Reppa Eco-ethical fashion. Never heard the term? That’s because it doesn’t exist. Yet. Farm-to-table restaurants, electric cars, eco-travel—there […]
January 11, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
What’s Really “Green” in the Confusing World of Beef Marketing Claims?
By Jonathan L. Gelbard, Ph.D. In my previous post, I described general categories of greenwash common in beef marketing. Here, […]
January 9, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
6 Tips to Make Salary Negotiations Go Your Way
By Shannon Houde Talking numbers can be an awkward and nerve-wracking experience. But you need to roll those shoulders back […]
January 5, 2018
Corporate Responsibility
Consumers Energy Helps "Close the Gap" in Heating Costs During Harsh Michigan Winters
This article series is sponsored by Consumers Energy and went through our normal editorial review process. By Whitney Skeans Each […]
January 4, 2018
Energy
Ringing in the New Year with a Forecast of the Top 10 Carbon Market Trends
By Kasey Krifka The Climate Trust, a mission-driven nonprofit that specializes in mobilizing finance for conservation projects, announced its fifth […]
January 4, 2018
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Sustainability Reporting for Action: 2020 and Beyond
Connecting Sustainable Development Goals and Materiality
This series is sponsored by Tetra Pak and produced by the TriplePundit editorial team. By Mario Abreu, Vice President Environment, Tetra […]
January 3, 2018
Energy
California's Scoping Plan: Setting a Path for Climate Targets
By Andy Wunder Amid the big headlines about tax overhaul and wildfires in a season already full of holiday distractions, […]
December 29, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
In Good Company: An Alternative Model for Corporate Community Service
By Val Bisharat Corporate volunteerism tends to have a singular look: Employees from one company, volunteering together for part or […]
December 27, 2017
Energy
Utilities and Small Businesses – A Green Partnership in the Making
By Mark Henderson Historical data shows that small businesses typically balk at the upfront costs and perceived risk of […]
December 26, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Trump Vows to Kill 50 Years of Federal Health and Safety Protections
By Elliot Negin President Trump wants to set the regulatory clock back to 1960, and last week he acted it […]
December 22, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
3 Reasons for Your Company to File Comments in Support of the Clean Power Plan – Now
By Tom Murray The Trump Administration has proposed a rollback of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), the nation’s first-ever limits on climate […]
December 21, 2017
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Making Agriculture "Climate Smart"
Does Modern Agriculture Hold the Solution to Hunger, Poverty and Climate Change?
By Dion McBay Farming is part of who I am. I am passionate about advancing and advocating for modern agriculture. […]
December 21, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
A “Click-and-Ship” Holiday: How Retailers Can Ensure Sustainability in an E-Commerce World
By Ian Lifshitz Year after year, the craziness of the holiday shopping season draws Americans and their wallets back in. This […]
December 21, 2017
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On the Journey to a Personal Network for Social Good
Social Impact in a Network World
By Nasi Jazayeri & Brian Komar, Salesforce.org Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google all have three things in common – they […]
December 20, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Why We're Growing the Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue in North America
By Dan Strechay and Amy Braun Senter Palm oil is the most widely consumed vegetable oil in the world, found […]
December 20, 2017
Energy
The Social Cost of Carbon Tells a Story about Carbon Pricing Policies
By Sheldon Zakreski The Social Cost of Carbon (SCC), which places a dollar figure on the long-term damage done by […]
December 19, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Global Food Companies Neglect Water — And It's Hurting the Bottom Line
By Eliza Roberts Among global food companies, there is a so-called drought of water-aware boards of directors. And for an […]
December 18, 2017
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Sustainability and Social Impact: Lessons from Israeli Businesses
Israelis Redefine Business Sustainability
This article series is sponsored by Maala – Business for social responsibility in Israel and went through our normal editorial review […]
December 17, 2017
Energy
A Green Marketing “Wild West”: Greenwashing in the Beef Sector
By Jonathan Gelbard, Ph.D As a grassland scientist and sustainable business advisor, I’ve been working for years to help define […]
December 14, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
A Year in CSR: The Top 10 Trends of 2017
By Alison DaSilva, Executive Vice President, Cone Communications As we look back on the past 365 days, there’s no denying […]
December 13, 2017
Finance
From Romania to Costa Rica: The Persuasive Power of Green Mortgages
By Rebecca Menes There are two homes across the street from each other and both are for sale. They look […]
December 13, 2017
Energy
Organic Food: Debunking 5 Common Myths
By Emily Folk Organic foods typically have a pristine reputation, especially when compared to their traditionally farmed counterparts. But many […]
December 12, 2017
Energy
6 Careers for Renewable Energy Enthusiasts
By Sarah Davies Renewable energy isn’t the future – it’s right now. Every day, people around the world are making […]
December 11, 2017
Energy
Green Leasing: The Commercial Landlord’s Way to Save Cash and Energy
By Jenna Cyprus Sustainability has officially worked its way into the formula for commercial real estate appreciation. Sustainability in commercial […]
December 8, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
A Gift Guide for Social Entrepreneurs
By Caitlin Copple Masingill When you’re a social entrepreneur, the season of giving can create all the feels. Sure, giving […]
December 8, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Why Reusing Materials Can Help Save the Planet
By Erin Simon The holidays are here and with them comes a scene we know all too well. Picture it […]
December 8, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Paperless Offices: A Look at Successes and Challenges
By Anna Johansson The concept of a paperless office isn’t a new one; the term started circulating in the early 1980s. […]
December 6, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Making Transparency an Ally in the Battle for Human Rights
By Laura Quinn for Tea & Water Tackling human rights in business is no longer just an internal process of […]
December 4, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Collaborating to Sustain Climate Action
By Scott Tew, Executive Director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability at Ingersoll Rand September 2017 was the fourth warmest […]
December 1, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
What The Body Shop Has Learned About Keeping Its Values After a Takeover
By the Global Good Awards The Body Shop is back. More than 10 years after its surprise take over by […]
November 30, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
EPA Hides Clean Power Plan Hearing; Can't Hide Truth About Business Case for Cutting Carbon, Clean Energy
By Bob Keefe This week, the Environmental Protection Agency plans to hold its first and only hearing to repeal the […]
November 29, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
From Supplier Compliance to Open Collaboration in the Fight for Better Human Rights
By Laura Quinn for Tea & Water From consumers and potential employees to international governments, the UN Development Programme and […]
November 29, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Post Twitter Chat Q&A with Caesars Entertainment
By Caesars Entertainment On October 25, Caesars Entertainment and TriplePundit hosted a Twitter chat to discuss corporate social responsibility at Caesars. […]
November 28, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
How to Make Your Company's Giving Culture Extend Past the Holidays
By Ari Rabban It’s time for that frantic, end-of-year sprint — again. Business is hopping, employees are more frazzled and […]
November 27, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
The 8 Dysfunctions of Sustainability
By Erik Foley A version of this article was excerpted from a recent keynote at the SUNY Sustainability Conference “Sustainable […]
November 24, 2017
Community Development
Walgreens Boots Alliance Aligns Its Strategies, Practices, Targets With SDGs
By Tom Idle Since the beginning of the year, the world’s businesses and governments have been rallying to meet the United […]
November 22, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Five Innovations That Will Inspire Stakeholders to Take Action on Human Rights
By Laura Quinn for Tea & Water Although human rights topped the rankings of corporate sustainability priorities in the BSR/Globescan […]
November 21, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Current Administration's Doctrine Won’t Deliver Economic Capital
By Mathis Wackernagel, CEO of Global Footprint Network Later this month, I look forward to meeting with government ministers, business […]
November 21, 2017
Voices for Change
2017: Time to Stand Up and Speak Up
By John Friedman My goodness it is easy to get depressed. CO2 levels measured at Mauna Loa in Hawaii are […]
November 20, 2017
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Making Agriculture "Climate Smart"
Reasons to Believe: Modern Agriculture and Climate Action
By Pam Strifler For at least 10,000 years, agriculture has been central to the way people live. Yet across that […]
November 17, 2017
Energy
When Lean Business Principles Visit the Vegetable Farm
By Ben Hartman This article is adapted from Hartman’s book The Lean Farm Guide to Growing Vegetables (Chelsea Green, 2017) […]
November 16, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Why Human Rights Are Good for Business
By Laura Quinn for Tea & Water When the East India Company industrialised exploitative business practices in the 17th century, […]
November 10, 2017
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The Future of Forests: Sustainable Forestry in the Decade of Action
Why Community Forests are Key to Solving Challenges of Urban Living
By Dan Lambe, President, Arbor Day Foundation What comes to mind when you think of forests? Do they conjure feelings […]
November 8, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
How Good Amplifies the Value of Sports Partnerships
By Lesa Ukman Businesses that mean more, make more. And, sponsors who dedicate a portion of their activation budget to […]
November 8, 2017
Technology
Education and Empowerment: Powerful Tools for Girls in STEM
By Martha Rook The push for young minds to pursue science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers is more prevalent […]
November 7, 2017
Energy
New Life for Denim: Post-Consumer Waste Jeans
By David Shuck, Heddels It’s no secret that we buy more clothes than we can actually use. Americans alone toss […]
November 6, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
To Best Address Climate Change, Sustainability Must Influence Policy
By Andrew Heikkila In the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s August 2017 landfall in Texas, it’s all but impossible to ignore […]
November 3, 2017
Voices for Change
Science Says Too Much Charisma is Bad for Leadership
By Jack Anzarouth Bad news for all those incredibly charismatic leaders out there: Science says your charisma might be making […]
November 2, 2017
Community Development
IMF tells rich countries to do more to help poor nations deal with climate change
By Sangeeta Waldron — Last month, then-Defence Secretary, Sir Michael Fallon, dismissed complaints that the UK’s response to the devastation […]
November 2, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Walgreens Boots Alliance Aligns Its Strategies, Targets, and Policies With UN SDGs
By Tom Idle Since the beginning of the year, the world’s businesses and governments have been rallying to meet the United […]
November 1, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Want to Achieve More Satisfaction at Work? Try Doing Nothing!
By Rachel Jonat The following post is excerpted from the upcoming book The Joy of Doing Nothing: A Real-Life Guide to […]
November 1, 2017
Finance
Weighing the Economic Benefits vs. Environmental Impacts of New Buildings
By Megan Wild New buildings can bring income to the communities in which they’re built by attracting new business and […]
October 31, 2017
Community Development
Modern slavery addressed with new laws, new technology
By Brian Collett — India has set itself a goal of eliminating child slavery by ratifying two global agreements on […]
October 31, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
When Green Became Mainstream in Consumer Products
By Al Iannuzzi The following excerpt is from Greener Products: The Making and Marketing of Sustainable Brands, Second Edition, released this […]
October 30, 2017
Community Development
Leading companies strengthen sustainability reporting
By Vikas Vij — The corporate reporting landscape is increasingly complex, as different countries and organizations move to introduce new […]
October 30, 2017
Community Development
Five steps to choosing the right telecoms for your business
By Dave Millett, Equinox — Communicating with customers, partners and suppliers is essential for all businesses. So, ensuring you have […]
October 30, 2017
Energy
How Millennials and Young Farmers Are Demanding CSR
By W.M. Chandler Millennials have tipped the mark as the world’s largest generational population and make up the highest percentage […]
October 26, 2017
Community Development
EU advisory group sets out vision for sustainable finance
By Vikas Vij — Last year, the European Commission announced it would establish a High Level Expert Group (HLEG) to […]
October 26, 2017
Energy
Calamitous Climate: A Tale of Two Countries Illuminates the Necessity of Preparation
By Joyce Coffee and Rachel Jouan In one month, three historic hurricane touched ground in the U.S. Now tragic wildfires surge in […]
October 25, 2017
Finance
Looking Ahead: A Guide to Future-Focused Decision Making
By Jenna Cyprus By its very definition, sustainability is about preparing for the future. Sustainable strategies are ones that can […]
October 25, 2017
Community Development
FTSE 100 companies get ethical guidance for good governance
By Brian Collett — Business bosses in the UK are to benefit from the advice of two ethical guidance bodies. […]
October 25, 2017
Community Development
What really matters when developing your strategy to tackling modern slavery
By Jessica Creswell – The 2nd Global Modern Slavery and Supply Chain Summit on 14 November is focused on moving […]
October 23, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
5 Ingredients to Make Your Nonprofit-Corporate Partnership Succeed
By Jessica Scadron A few days ago, I was strolling along the foggy coast in Northern California when I noticed […]
October 20, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
Canadian B Corps Stand Against Hate and Discrimination in the Workplace
By Melissa Schweyer Gone are the days when responsibility for protecting people’s rights and liberties lay solely with governmental bodies. […]
October 19, 2017
Energy
Coal Is Going Down, Even Without the Clean Power Plan
By Elliott Negin Last week, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt announced he will repeal the Obama administration’s regulation to […]
October 18, 2017
Finance
Food Waste: A New Investment Frontier
By Logan Yonavjak If you haven’t heard the stats on food waste, they are staggering. According to a 2016 report […]
October 18, 2017
Community Development
Three quarters of companies worldwide yet to acknowledge climate change as a financial risk
By Ethical Performance — Almost three quarters (72 percent) of large and mid-cap companies worldwide do not acknowledge the financial […]
October 18, 2017
Corporate Responsibility
How the Trump Administration Hurts Economy, Environment with Clean Power Plan Repeal
By Bob Keefe Last week the Trump administration announced plans to repeal the Clean Power Plan, the landmark policy designed […]
October 17, 2017