ECONOMY

Corporate Responsibility

The Company You Keep: Top Brands Risk Reputation over ALEC Connection to Trump Phone Call

Any company's decision to leave ALEC is easier after a lawyer linked to the group seemed to advise the president during that infamous weekend phone call.

Tina Casey

January 6, 2021

Corporate Responsibility

Supply Chain Partnership Aims to Help Smallholder Farmers Cope With COVID-19

Microfinance investor Root Capital, along with Keurig Dr Pepper, USAID and Ezrah Charitable Trust, say they will work together to help smallholder farmers build resilience — now and into the future. 

Mary Mazzoni

December 30, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Consumer Goods Companies Pledge to Work Together to Support Communities Affected by COVID-19

Some of the world’s largest retailers and manufacturers, including Walmart, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and PepsiCo, signed on to a coordinated COVID-19 response effort through the Consumer Goods Forum.

Mary Mazzoni

December 28, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Why Michael Regan is a Transformational Pick to Head the EPA

The announcement of Michael Regan as Biden's pick to head the EPA is historic not only for his background, but for how he's been tackling climate change.

Kate Robertson

December 22, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

More Than a Nasdaq Proposal Is Needed for Diversity in Corporate America

The corporate world must deploy actionable and measurable systemic change initiatives if it will become serious about diversity in the workplace.

Craig Jonas

December 21, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

U.S. President Fiddles with Racism While Massive, Months-Long Cyberattack Burns Businesses

While the U.S. president fights to stay in power, companies have been left at risk to a huge cyberattack, which should push business leaders to take action.

Tina Casey

December 16, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

In 2021, CEOs Can’t Stay on the Sidelines as Income Inequality Worsens

Going into 2021, income inequality is of rising concern to more Americans, and those worries should keep CEOs awake at night for several reasons.

Leon Kaye

December 15, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Shark Tank Star Gets COVID-19 Response Right, So Where Are the ‘Real’ Business Leaders?

Shark Tank investor Kevin O’Leary unleashed his star power to urge a coordinated federal response on COVID-19 to help small businesses and their employees.

Tina Casey

December 9, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Beyond the Pandemic: Lessons from a Very Difficult Year

The first most obvious challenge in 2020 has been managing personally and professionally during a massive global pandemic. But what are the lessons?

John Friedman

December 8, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

The Business Case for a Third Political Party in the U.S.

From a business perspective, a third political party could bring greater stability to our political discourse, and a stronger socio-economic foundation.

Richard Zacaroli

December 7, 2020

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Everything You Need to Know About Sustainability in the Tire Industry

Re-Inventing the Wheel: How CEOs Are Driving the Sustainable Tire of the Future

Back in 2005, a group of leading tire company CEOs set out to study a range of tire lifecycle issues. That gave birth to the Tire Industry Project, a voluntary collaboration under the umbrella of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

Tina Casey

December 3, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

A Lesson in Crisis Management: Seven Women on a Life-or-Death Mission to Restore Trust

Joe Biden has nominated women, who will be tasked often with crisis management, to occupy all seven senior positions on his communications team.

Tina Casey

December 2, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Switzerland Could Soon Be the First Country to Hold Corporations Responsible for Supply Chain Injustices

Switzerland will soon vote to hold any company headquartered in the country legally responsible for human rights and environmental violations in their supply chain.

Roya Sabri

November 20, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Gently But Firmly, Walmart CEO Pushes the Case for a Swift Transition of Power

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon took a potentially life-saving step during a quarterly conference call on Tuesday — and he's not the only CEO standing up for a swift and peaceful transition of presidential power in the U.S.

Tina Casey

November 20, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink On Business Leadership During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Speaking at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2020 Corporate Citizenship Conference on Tuesday, Fink shared his perspective on the state of business leadership amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mary Mazzoni

November 19, 2020

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The Power of Purpose: How Companies Drive Community Impact

Guiding the Post-Pandemic Recovery

As we work to recover from the devastation that has shaken communities across our country, we are presented with a remarkable opportunity to rebuild better, says this financial executive.

Andy Navarrete

November 16, 2020

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Social Investment for an Inclusive Future: Creating the World We Want to See

Cisco Demonstrates How Social Investment Can Power an Inclusive Future

Cisco’s social investment model focuses on helping nonprofits serve communities better, specifically by scaling early-phase, technology solutions with the potential to drive inclusivity and empowerment for all. 

Amy Brown

November 12, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

How One Email About Feeling Seen at Work Translated Into Thousands in Donations to Social Justice Groups

This workplace story from PwC is a testament to what can happen when colleagues are seen, heard and supported in their workplaces — and when teams band together in support of a common cause.

Mary Mazzoni

November 12, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

With a Second Stimulus Bill in Limbo, Chobani Steps Up for Workers

Chobani has pledged to increase its starting hourly wage to at least $15 an hour, which is more than double the national minimum wage of $7.25.

Ellen Delisio

November 9, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Back from the Brink: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Finds Its Footing in the 2020 Election Cycle

A few years ago, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce was teetering on the edge of irrelevancy, as members questioned its stance on issues like climate change, but it showed signs of a radical shift leading up to Election Day.

Tina Casey

November 4, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

This Software Company Made its Family Leave Policy Far More Inclusive

Executives at the software company Xero decided to enhance its already generous family leave policy with additional time and more inclusive language.

Ellen Delisio

November 2, 2020

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The Power of Purpose: How Companies Drive Community Impact

Beyond Inclusion: Fostering Belonging in Times of Crisis

Researchers at McKinsey and the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business have identified belonging as a key component to building true inclusion within companies. Here's how one firm put it into practice.

Abha Malpani Naismith

November 2, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Sifting a CSR Lesson from the Ashes of the Trump Presidency

The energy industry is often assumed to be a huge beneficiary of the Trump presidency, but the data suggests that is hardly the case after all.

Tina Casey

October 30, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Tech Is the Solution to a Planet in Peril, but We Must Act Now

In the COVID-19 era, the tech sector can have an huge impact, from eliminating single-use plastics to transforming supply chains to innovating for good.

Christoph Schell

October 23, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

The Feds Made It Clear an Equitable U.S. Economy Isn’t a Priority. Businesses Should Pick Up the Slack, Say Citizens

New evidence suggests companies across America need to do more to ensure the U.S. economy works for all, not only a select few.

Leon Kaye

October 6, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

What Do Employees Seek in Business Leadership? They Want to Feel They’re Part of Something That Matters

Glassdoor recently ranked CEOs based on how they've responded during this crisis - and the results offer a huge lesson for business leadership.

Rasha Rehman

October 5, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Companies Can’t Afford to Ignore Forced Labor in China Anymore

Researchers keep uncovering a massive expansion of forced labor programs in China that have literally enslaved hundreds of thousands of innocent people.

Nithin Coca

October 1, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Grow with Purpose: Inspiring Others to Create Change

This year has shown that every business must continue to reflect on its purpose, and how to reconcile growth with a clean and healthy planet.

Shweta Harit

September 28, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

The New GRI Definition of Materiality: Forward or Backward?

An update to the GRI standards for ESG reporting redefines materiality, and this op-ed questions whether the results will be helpful in the long term.

Antonio Vives

September 28, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

The Race to Establish ESG Reporting Standards Must Be a Race to the Top

The quest to achieve a single set of widely accepted standardized indicators for ESG reporting reached a new stage this week, but many challenges lie ahead.

Richard Howitt

September 24, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

How Should Companies Lead in Troubled Times? Allyship Is Only a Start

Companies must decide if they are mere bystanders during this season of upheaval, or can they lead - in part by starting to demonstrate allyship.

Edward Quevedo

September 24, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

The B Corp Movement Starts Recruiting Multinationals

The organization that's behind the certification of B Corps is now targeting multinationals as a force to improve the role of business worldwide.<br />

Amelia Ahl

September 21, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Female Entrepreneurs Shine Best When They Tell Their Own Stories, In Their Own Words

In their book about female entrepreneurs, the authors John Smythe and Ruth Saunders let accomplished business women share their own stories.

Ellen Delisio

September 14, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Business Lessons from 2020: COVID-19 is Only the Start

It shouldn't take a crystal ball to identify economic opportunities in the COVID-19 era, as today's crises offer countless lessons to business leaders.

John Friedman

September 14, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Rock Climbing has an Opportunity to Become More Inclusive — and More Resilient

A big concern for the rock climbing industry during this pandemic is longevity, but more inclusive efforts can strengthen this sport for the long run.

Roya Sabri

September 11, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

These Multinationals Are Calling for Stronger Legal Protections of Human Rights

A group of multinationals says it's supporting legislation that would mandate the “legal duty of care” for human rights and the environment.

Leon Kaye

September 3, 2020

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The Power of Partnerships: Working Together to Make an Impact Through Agriculture

Collaboration Drives Water Stewardship Forward in the Food Sector

Through the AgWater Challenge, food and beverage companies are building collaborative relationships with their stakeholders centered on water stewardship.

Kate Robertson

September 1, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

We Are Trustees of Our Democracy: We Need to Act Like It

In the wake of Representative John Lewis’ recent passing, let's channel his life as business and organizational leaders and strive to preserve democracy.

Edward Quevedo

August 27, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

More U.S. Business Leaders Finally Speak Up for the USPS

The American Sustainable Business Council has rallied members in support of the USPS after reports surfaced about substantial delays in mail delivery.

Tina Casey

August 25, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Sabotage of Legal Immigration Further Burdens U.S. Companies

The U.S. immigration system is at risk of grinding to a halt, leaving thousands of families without income and countless businesses in the lurch.

Ellen Delisio

August 21, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

It’s a Crime to Interfere with the USPS, So Why Won’t Business Leaders Speak Out?

The sabotage of the USPS should spark more outrage from business leaders, who are missing a golden opportunity to defend a centuries-old civic institution.

Tina Casey

August 17, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Transparency and Incentives Can Re-Fashion the Apparel Industry

There's an immediate need for the apparel industry to work together to keep factories open and to guarantee workers are safe, healthy, and paid.

Niklas Lollo and Dara O’Rourke

August 17, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Businesses Have Alternatives to Layoffs: Here’s How You Can Plan

If your organization is under financial stress, don't immediately look to layoffs. Instead, consider these steps to navigate tough economic times.

Paige Soya

August 14, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

As COVID-19 Further Exposes Global Challenges, These Companies Lead on Sustainability

A new study ranks corporate leaders in sustainability and outlines the challenges experts believe are most crucial during the COVID-19 crisis.

Leon Kaye

August 13, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

U.S. Companies Are Lagging on Stakeholder Capitalism

Despite the pandemic's fallout, U.S. business leaders are out of step with the rest of the world when it comes to accepting stakeholder capitalism.

Amy Brown

August 6, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Paying a Living Wage Can Help Companies Survive This Pandemic

A new report suggests that companies committed to paying workers a living wage have a far better chance at surviving financially during this pandemic.

Leon Kaye

July 31, 2020

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The Road to 2030: Aligning Corporate Ambitions with What the World Needs

Aligning Corporate Ambition with an Ever-Changing World 

Goal-setting is familiar territory for most major multinational corporations. But as the needs and demands of our world change rapidly, companies are challenged to make sure their ambitions evolve in kind. 

Amy Brown

July 30, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

The Value in ESG for the Workforce And Investors Is Greater Than Ever (Here's Why)

This pandemic accelerated the ESG movement faster than we have imagined, as it’s given us more free time to scrutinize what companies are doing in a crisis.

Peter Kozodoy

July 27, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

New Questions About the Business of Mass Incarceration and Corporate Responsibility

Despite ongoing calls for criminal justice reform, more mass incarceration appears to be the goal of companies supporting California's Proposition 20.

Tina Casey

July 15, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

‘Karens’ Are Making Life Hell for Retail Workers, While Companies Look the Other Way

Retail workers have become collateral damage in the cultural wars over "Karens" who are refusing to wear masks in stores across the U.S.

Leon Kaye

July 13, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

As Wages for Many Essential Workers Flatten, Lowe’s Issues Third Round of Hazard Pay

For the third time since March, Lowe's will issue hazard pay to its employees, in contrast to other companies that ended bonuses for essential workers.

Ellen Delisio

July 7, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Mentoring During a Pandemic: Why We Must Rethink Our Leadership

This pandemic has left business owners and employees feeling more anxious than ever, so leaders must re-imagine the office in a remote work environment.

James Kenefick

July 6, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

COVID-19 Leaves CEOs Unscathed While Essential Workers Are Left Unmasked

The COVID-19 crisis exposed rampant inequality; a new survey shows businesses could do more to narrow those gaps while building more trust with citizens.

Leon Kaye

June 30, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

More Than Ever, Business Must Be an Ally for Refugees

World Refugee Day reminds us that millions of citizens are denied the chance to contribute to society, as the potential of many refugees is left untapped.

Leon Kaye

June 20, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

UAW Workers Observe Juneteenth with 8 Minutes, 46 Seconds of Reflection

The UAW’s membership is standing out for how its rank-and-file will remember the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth with 8 minutes, 46 seconds of reflection.

Leon Kaye

June 19, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Domestic Workers Say They Feel Unsafe As States Reopen

"We’re told, ‘Come to work, or lose your job,’" said Savvy Moore, a home carer and certified nursing assistant from Charlotte, North Carolina. "That's not right. That's no way to treat frontline workers." 

Mary Mazzoni

June 18, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Human Rights Groups to Governments: Ensure Justice for Migrant Workers Sent Home Due to COVID-19

As the coronavirus leave millions of migrant workers stranded, a number of countries have begun procedures to repatriate them, but human rights groups warn these plans could become breeding grounds for wage theft and other labor violations.

Mary Mazzoni

June 11, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Patagonia, Unilever Headline Companies Urging Expanded Voting by Mail

Patagonia and Unilever are among the companies putting their brand reputation and might behind U.S. election reforms, including voting by mail.<br /> <br />

Leon Kaye

June 11, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

This Pandemic Can Lead Us to Build an Economy That Works for All

When this pandemic abates, we'll still face several crises, including climate change, inequality, homelessness, and the lack of affordable healthcare.

Jasper van Brakel

May 29, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Join 3p's 'Learn From Home' Series Featuring Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha on June 16

TriplePundit and 3BL Media will feature Medtronic CEO Geoff Martha on June 16, 2 p.m. ET, as part of the “Learn From Home” live event series.

3p Editors

May 29, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

The Recreation Industry Wants Us to Reconsider How We Enjoy the Outdoors

The U.S. recreation industry launched a “Recreate Responsibly” campaign, reminding us that enjoying the great outdoors has a different meaning now.

Leon Kaye

May 22, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

The Inevitability of a Sustainable COVID-19 Recovery

Signs of consensus on a sustainable COVID-19 recovery are showing based on growing cooperation between leading responsible business coalitions.

Tina Casey

May 20, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

How eBay Created a Global Community of Doing Good

Like many companies, eBay had to adapt fast as the pandemic wreaked havoc; its response, however, offers a case study in how to build trust and goodwill.

Leon Kaye

May 19, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Proposed Coronavirus Relief Package Includes Elements of ‘Essential Workers Bill of Rights,’ But Is It Enough?

The new U.S. coronavirus relief package includes elements of the so-called Essential Workers Bill of Rights, but some advocates warn it doesn't go far enough.

Mary Mazzoni

May 15, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

Add These Sustainability and CSR Webinars to Your Calendar This Week

Having trouble sifting through all of those webinar invites? Boy, do we hear you. For this week, we scrolled through dozens of webinars to bring you the most valuable and get that calendar locked in (you're welcome).

Mary Mazzoni

May 12, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

At a Time of Loss, the CEO of JetBlue Showed His Humanity

The way CEO Robin Hayes handled JetBlue's quarterly earnings call offers a lesson in how to show compassion and empathy during this crisis.

Leon Kaye

May 11, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

In America’s Philanthropy Community, Giving Out Green is Far Too White

Researchers crunched the numbers and concluded that in the world of philanthropy, white nonprofit leaders disproportionately benefit from such largess.

Leon Kaye

May 8, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

A Longstanding Pandemic Response Team Helped Intel Act Swiftly in the Wake of COVID-19

Formed nearly 20 years ago, Intel's in-house Pandemic Response Team helped the company coordinate fast and meaningful action in the wake of COVID-19.

Mary Mazzoni

May 8, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

How Amazon May ‘Win’ in Battles Over Workers, But Risks Losing the War

Amazon could be in danger of confronting a loss of talent in the long term as concerns keep rising over workers' rights during the COVID-19 crisis.

Tina Casey

May 6, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

As America Slowly Reopens, Starbucks Shows How to Get it Done

Starbucks shows how the wisest approach to reopening for business is not one that is rushed, but one that puts employees first and could more aptly be called a "soft relaunch."

Leon Kaye

May 5, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

15 Companies Retooling Their Operations to Fight COVID-19

When it comes to corporate action in the face of a global crisis, it's one thing to write a check. A smaller group is going further by retooling their operations to produce critical supplies for those on the front lines.

Mary Mazzoni

May 1, 2020

Corporate Responsibility

In Crisis, the U.S. Food Supply Could Use a Lift from the Business Community

The U.S. food supply is in disarray and families are going hungry as farmers and food distribution companies are struggling to shift course during this pandemic.

Leon Kaye

April 29, 2020