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Corporate Responsibility

Tesla: New Model S is the Fastest Production Car on Earth

Analysts keep smacking down Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors, but the luxury car and now solar company keeps roaring back at […]

Leon Kaye

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Considerations for Offset Buyers: A Primer

This article expands upon the Corporate Offset Programs Primer that first appeared in TriplePundit in June. This follow-up piece explores […]

TriplePundit

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Effective Energy-Efficiency Strategies Require Creative Thinking

By W. Scott Tew Solving tough problems requires the left side of the brain and the right side of the […]

TriplePundit

August 25, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Agreement Strengthens EPA's Ability to Protect Clean Water

The Clean Water Act – a landmark piece of legislation – was passed in 1972 and has seen few changes […]

Nithin Coca

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Despite Low Oil Prices, Electric Vehicle Sales Keep Rising

The two-year slump in oil prices has some analysts worried, and others crowing, that electric cars are in for a […]

Leon Kaye

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

H&M Embarrassed After 14-Year-Olds Found Working in Burma Garment Factories

As Burma (also known as Myanmar) opened itself to the world in recent years, companies from Coca-Cola to Chevron to […]

Leon Kaye

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Issue with the DOJ's Private Prison Decision

Politicians are making a big deal about a decision by the Department of Justice to end its use of private […]

Anum Yoon

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Cheat Sheet for Engaging Shareholder Activists

By Matt Stites Corporate stakeholders are a diverse group. From consumers, suppliers and community members to civil society representatives and […]

TriplePundit

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Air Quality Regs Crucial to Truckers' Health; Employer Negligence Persists

By Ryan B. Bormaster Hey truckers, what are the emissions on your rig? If you don’t know the answer, you […]

TriplePundit

August 24, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Judge Rejects Uber Class Action Settlement

Are Uber drivers actually employees of the company, or are they individual contractors? At its nascence, the whole point of […]

Leon Kaye

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Samsung to Sell High-end Refurbished Cell Phones

Wouldn’t it be great to own a Galaxy S or Galaxy Note 7 with a much lower price tag and environmental […]

Sarah Lozanova

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Peter Thiel and Cliven Bundy Demonstrate the Hazards of Overreach

They say that pride goeth before a fall, and the rather interesting election cycle of 2016 brings up two cases […]

Tina Casey

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

5 Cost-Effective PR Strategies for Purpose-Driven Businesses

By Rebecca Cressman  The mission-driven business sector is growing – and so is the competition for ongoing press coverage. And many of […]

TriplePundit

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Twitter Chat Recap: #TheGreenEngine w United Technologies

Today, TriplePundit hosted a Twitter Chat with United Technologies Corp. to discuss how breakthrough innovation takes a little bit more than […]

Marissa Rosen

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3 Steps for Increasing the ROI on Your Corporate Wellness Program

By Jason Barbour While most corporations have embraced wellness programs, many struggle to see a direct impact on the company’s […]

TriplePundit

August 23, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Electric Car Charging-Station Companies Issue Warning Over VW Settlement

Volkswagen has been dealing with a series of unfortunate events lately, with European security researchers recently claiming that almost 100 […]

Anum Yoon

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Justice Department Phasing out Privately Run Prisons

The private prison industry is a $5 billion business, but a recent decision by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) […]

Leon Kaye

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Working Women Champion Ivanka Trump Does Not Pay Her Interns

Ivanka Trump, often credited for managing both her father’s campaign and his image, has in recent days been widely mocked […]

Leon Kaye

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

U.S.N.S. Harvey Milk to Be First Navy Ship Named After Openly Gay Leader

In a signal of how far LGBT rights have advanced here in the United States, the U.S. Navy held a […]

Leon Kaye

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

An Innovative Path to Sustainable Transportation

By Mark Wallace, UPS As the effects of climate change become more apparent, it is increasingly the responsibility of big […]

TriplePundit

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Engagement at Waitrose and Other Supermarkets

By Chris Smith For many of us, entering the world of employment, we might find that our first job is […]

TriplePundit

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Why Renewable Energy Is Now a Requirement for CSR

By: Megan Wild One of the most relevant and effectively conveyed forms of corporate social responsibility is renewable energy. With countries […]

TriplePundit

August 22, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

New Univision Op-Ed Nails Donald Trump, Dings Peter Thiel

The hits just keep coming for prominent Donald Trump supporter and Facebook board member Peter Thiel. On Monday, Thiel penned […]

Tina Casey

August 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Lawsuits Over Dubious Ingredients Hammer Honest Company’s Reputation

The Honest Co. shook up the consumer packaged goods industry when it first began selling diapers in 2011. Since then the […]

Leon Kaye

August 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Study: A Small Cash Advance Can Prevent the Spiral of Homelessness

According to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, over half a million people in the U.S. slept without a roof […]

Leon Kaye

August 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

An Ivanka Jewelry Buy Becomes a Gift That Keeps on Giving for Anti-Trump Causes

In a move that will probably motivate Trump family members to task their personal assistants with online purchases until after the […]

Leon Kaye

August 19, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Listening To Learn: Best Practices for Social Purpose Strategy

By Kelsey Halling A couple of years ago, a graduate student and I sat down to enjoy a cold beverage […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Journey to Embedded Sustainability: International Paper

By Will Rodbell How does a company make the shift from a risk-focused sustainability approach to an approach where global […]

TriplePundit

August 18, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Peter Thiel Exposes His Own Media Bias, Twisted World View

Silicon Valley A-lister and Facebook board member Peter Thiel has become infamous for funding the Hulk Hogan “sex tapes” lawsuit […]

Tina Casey

August 17, 2016

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Sustainable Innovation: The Patience to Get it Right

Dream of a Hydrogen Highway Still Alive in California

Over a decade ago, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger drove a shiny new Hummer into a fueling station near Los Angeles […]

Leon Kaye

August 17, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Why Birkenstock Is Kissing Amazon Goodbye

Iconic sandal label Birkenstock is fed up with Amazon. The German shoe company, founded over 240 years ago, is sick […]

Gina-Marie Cheeseman

August 17, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Unhealthy Big Food: The New Big Tobacco?

Tying the scale of Big Food’s health impacts to those of cigarettes is based on an analysis from the Centers for […]

Bill Roth

August 17, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Startups Will Not Survive Without Social Responsibility Programs

By Andrew Heikkila As millennials age and begin to represent a larger portion of the market pie, it’s become obvious […]

TriplePundit

August 17, 2016

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Sustainable Events

What does Rio's Olympic Opening Ceremony Mean for the Future of Sustainable Events?

By Fiona Pelham The theme of sustainability was central to Rio’s 2016 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony. This is something the […]

TriplePundit

August 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

InterContinental Hotels Group Sets Gold Standard for Environmental Sustainability

The U.N. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) named 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. It’s a hallmark […]

Jan Lee

August 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Half A Billion Solar Panels By 2021: U.S. Army Makes It Look Easy

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton pledged that half a billion solar panels will be installed by the end of her […]

Tina Casey

August 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Donald Trump’s Childcare Plan Would Benefit Few Parents

One tragedy of this year’s presidential election is that instead of a meaningful discussion of the issues affecting the U.S., […]

Leon Kaye

August 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

How Technical Assistance Won The Super Bowl

The 2017 NFL season is about to get started. And what you may not know is that small and diverse […]

TriplePundit

August 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Twitter Chat Recap: #CitCaesars3p w/ Caesars Entertainment

Today, Andrew Winston, Elaine Cohen, TriplePundit, and a panel of experts from Caesars Entertainment came together at to talk corporate […]

Marissa Rosen

August 16, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

A Three-Step Roadmap for Community Foundations to Become the Donor’s Choice

By Annie Rhodes CF Insights, a project of the Foundation Center, recently released the results of its 2015 Columbus Survey. The […]

TriplePundit

August 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

San Bruno Verdict Extinguishes PG&E’s Image as a Corporate Citizen

On September 9, 2010, a section of a natural gas pipeline exploded in San Bruno, just south of San Francisco. […]

Leon Kaye

August 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Doing More Good: 5 Surprising Companies Taking Sustainability Seriously

By Alice Williams If you want to attract customers and investors, you might want to consider expanding your sustainability initiatives. […]

TriplePundit

August 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3 Travel Companies Turning Sustainability From A Cost Center to a Profit Generator

By Brad Martin Corporate sustainability efforts are often derided by stockholders as “do gooder” actions that are a cost center as […]

TriplePundit

August 15, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

3p Weekend: Packaged Vacation Done Right

With a busy week behind you and the weekend within reach, there’s no shame in taking things a bit easy […]

Mary Mazzoni

August 12, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Shareholder Resolution Urges Yum! Brands to Ditch Antibiotics

Yum! Brands, the parent company of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, insists it is cleaning up the company’s supply chain […]

Leon Kaye

August 12, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

China’s Straddling Bus Slams into a Great Wall of Ridicule

Last week, a city in northeastern China rolled out a futuristic ‘straddling bus,’ formally known as a transit elevated bus […]

Leon Kaye

August 12, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Migrate Another Day: Brexit and the Migration Process

By Mihai Sebe, PhD Brexit proved once more that emotions have their role in politics. Thus the force of populist messages […]

TriplePundit

August 12, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Twitter Chat RECAP: SAP on Millennials – #TheWorldYouWantToLiveIn

Today, SAP, Natalie Warne, and TriplePundit came together at #TheWorldYouWantToLiveIn to discuss how millennials are challenging “the system” and modern society as we […]

Marissa Rosen

August 12, 2016

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Rethink Reuse

Have the Job You Want? Help Others Dress for Theirs

“An item of clothing that may not have relevance to one person could mean the world to someone else,” explains […]

Sherrell Dorsey

August 11, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Reader Beware: Think Tanks and Universities Increasingly for Hire by Companies

A recent New York Times investigation of 75 think tanks revealed many scholars and researchers affiliated with these organizations often […]

Leon Kaye

August 11, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

How Can Data Drive Decision-Making in Corporate Responsibility?

By Crystal Barnes Every action is a data point. And in a world where you can do pretty much anything […]

TriplePundit

August 11, 2016

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MGM Defining Thought Leadership

Inclusionary Pioneers: Making the Case for Diversity in the American Workforce

Communities talk about the value of diversity a lot these days. In our schools, our businesses and even in our […]

Jan Lee

August 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Donald Trump Revives the Wind Energy 'Bird Death Conspiracy'

The Donald Trump campaign took yet another mysterious turn last week, when he used a rally in Pennsylvania to issue […]

Tina Casey

August 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Envision Solar Hires Veterans for Made-In-America Clean Energy Products

Along with the rest of the U.S. population, the veterans’ unemployment rate is on the decline. Nevertheless, finding a decent-paying job is […]

Leon Kaye

August 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

The Full Picture: Investor Relations Meets Sustainability

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in the Summer 2016 issue of SustainAbility’s online magazine, Radar. You can download the issue […]

TriplePundit

August 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Rock the Green: Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District

This article is part of a series of interviews with companies supporting the Rock the Green sustainability festival. Follow along here. […]

Nick Aster

August 10, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Startling Map Shows True Extent of America's Landfill Problem

America, land of the … landfills? That’s what we’ve turned into since 1937, when the first sanitary landfill opened in […]

Nithin Coca

August 9, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Report: Progress Slow On Conflict Minerals

Three years ago, a groundbreaking rule mandated conflict mineral monitoring in corporate supply chains. Today, 70 percent of companies still […]

Nithin Coca

August 9, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Pfizer, GSK Accused of Price Gouging of Vaccinations for Refugees in Greece

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Pfizer are amongst the pharmaceutical companies that insist they are doing what they can to help the […]

Leon Kaye

August 8, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Chipotle Ventures into Burgers as Labor Woes Draw Fire

It is easy for a firm to claim that it is sustainable, responsible and conscientious. But those statements become more […]

Leon Kaye

August 8, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

What a Goat Can Teach You About Cause Marketing

By Joe Waters Lisa Lewis wasn’t trying to change the world. She was just brainstorming ideas to get her startup […]

TriplePundit

August 8, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Saatchi Chairman Resigns Over Gender Comments

This week, Kevin Roberts resigned as chairman of the venerable advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi, effective Sept. 1. Roberts planned […]

Leon Kaye

August 5, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Voter ID Laws Loosen Up as Election Heatens

As the general election looms, who will be able to vote on Nov. 8 remains in question. Fifteen states are enacting new restrictions to […]

Grant Whittington

August 5, 2016

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From Farm to Factory: A 3 Part Series on Social Impacts in Apparel

4 Ways to Educate Consumers Without Being Preachy

As conscious consumerism becomes more integrated into today’s economy, smart, ethical and forward-thinking companies are tasked with finding new ways […]

Joi Sears

August 4, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

'Worst 3 Days' For Donald Trump, And a Weird Week For Peter Thiel

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has just “blundered through the worst three days of any presidential candidate in living memory,” CNN […]

Tina Casey

August 4, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Facebook Looks to Africa for Next Free Internet Project

Facebook co-founder and chairman Mark Zuckerberg is inching closer to his goal of connecting the world to the Internet after […]

Grant Whittington

August 4, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets Now Preservative-Free

McDonald’s menu makeover continues, and its Chicken McNuggets are now free of preservatives, the fast food giant announced this week. The more […]

Leon Kaye

August 4, 2016

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MGM Defining Thought Leadership

The ‘Why’ Behind MGM Resorts' Women’s Leadership Conference

By Phyllis A. James MGM Resorts International is committed to helping even the playing field for women in the workplace. […]

TriplePundit

August 3, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Report: EPA Isn't Properly Testing the Impact of Pesticides

It sounds like basic chemistry 101. Chemicals, when combined, can be more dangerous than alone. Yet, according to a new […]

Nithin Coca

August 3, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

How Social Responsibility Can Help Companies Disrupt

By John Camillus In the roiling cauldron that is the business environment today, a number of mega-forces are responsible for […]

TriplePundit

August 3, 2016

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Rethink Reuse

Unwanted Housewares Become a Lifeline for Big Brothers Big Sisters

Thrifting plays a huge role in reducing items going to landfill; it’s a must-do for any creative fashionista; and it […]

Leon Kaye

August 2, 2016

Corporate Responsibility

Company Execs Stand Up Against North Carolina's Anti-Transgender Law

North Carolina’s controversial Public Facilities Privacy and Securities Act, also known as the state’s “bathroom bill” or HB2, has garnered […]

Jan Lee

August 2, 2016