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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?

Experts Offer Guidance on Reporting Frameworks to Ease Reporting Pain

Experts in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, including Works Design Communications, reflect on the most common frameworks that business leaders should know.

Maggie Kohn

September 19, 2019

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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?

ASBC: A Decade of Pushing for the Triple Bottom Line

For a decade, the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) been working with companies adopting a triple bottom line approach to business.

Ellen Delisio

September 14, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Embrace Opportunity Employment to Build the Workforce of the Future

To build the workforce of the future, this partnership launched Opportunity Navigator, a tool allowing companies to gauge progress on employee engagement.

Shared Value Initiative

September 12, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Chicken Sandwich Craze Was Brutal for Fast-Food Employees

The Popeyes chicken sandwich craze was a huge boost for the brand, but it came with a massive cost to employees.

Sarah Hutcherson

September 6, 2019

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3BL Forum 2019: Brands Taking Stands—What's Next?

Meet These Trailblazing Women at 3BL Forum

Nearly 60 percent of the speakers at the 2019 3BL Forum are trailblazing women ready to share stories on the how and why driving corporate sustainability. Meet them Oct. 29-30 just outside Washington, D.C.

Leon Kaye

August 30, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Wanted in the C-Suite: Chief Impact Officer

If lawyer and consultant Thomas Bourne had to wager on the next big thing in corporate C-suite recruitment, it would be for the Chief Impact Officer.

Thomas Bourne

August 30, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

China’s Uyghur Camps Put Global Brands’ Supply Chains at Risk

Uyghur camps are among the human rights violations occurring across Xinjiang; and many companies' supply chains are linked to this region in western China.

Nithin Coca

August 29, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

This Big Box Retailer Leads on ‘Woke Capitalism’

There's a big-box retailer out there selling everything from car tires and laptops to huge tubs of hummus—and it's also a leading example of woke capitalism.

Leon Kaye

August 23, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Business Roundtable Aims High, But Misses

The recent Business Roundtable declaration against shareholder primacy falls far short of what the best businesses aspire to and are capable of doing. <br /> <br />

BSR

August 23, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Get With the Goals: Corporate Reporting on the SDGs

The SDGs encourage the private sector to reach various social and environmental goals by 2030. A pilot project to this effect just wrapped up in Colombia.

Global Reporting Initiative

August 22, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

With Transatlantic Voyage, Greta Thunberg Joins Movement to Clip Airline Sector's Wings

Young activist Greta Thunberg’s decision to sail across the Atlantic to attend the U.N. Climate Summit in New York next month highlights the growing “flight shame” movement.

Amy Brown

August 8, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Setting our Sights on Plastic-Free Oceans by 2030

The CEO of PYXERA Global suggests four ways corporations can use their influence to move society toward plastic-free oceans by 2030.

Deirdre White

August 6, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Finalists Named for CR Magazine 2019 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards

Corporate Responsibility Magazine has announced the finalists for its 12th annual excellence in leadership awards to recognize those who are committed to a forward-thinking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) agenda.

Leon Kaye

August 2, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Ingersoll Rand: How a Legacy Company Stretches the Limits of Sustainability

Although it's nearly 150 years old, global industrial giant Ingersoll Rand is informing much younger companies and sectors on sustainability. 

Tom Schueneman

August 1, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Human Rights Are Essential for Clean Energy’s Ethical Future

A new report highlights how investors can help expand renewable energy—necessary for addressing our climate crisis—while respecting human rights.

Nithin Coca

July 19, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Please Don’t Call Your Sustainability Program a ‘Moonshot’

As the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing approaches, let's add “moonshot” to the list of jargon becoming embedded in the sustainability lexicon.

Leon Kaye

July 19, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Materiality of ESG Issues Takes Center Stage at U.S. Congress​

As evidence shows companies performing well on ESG disclosures also perform better financially, Congress recently held its first-ever hearing on this issue.

Marjella Lecourt-Alma

July 18, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Juul: When an Apology Makes a Crisis Worse

It's rare when a corporate leader apologizes for harm a product caused. But the CEO of Juul faces more headaches as his words come across as inauthentic.

Leon Kaye

July 16, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Girlboss, a Professional Network for a New Era of Women

Girlboss is taking the LinkedIn networking concept and creating a space where women can support women by sharing advice and celebrating wins together.

Maggie Kohn

July 9, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Investors Are Taking a Stand for Workplace Equity

Companies failing to achieve and sustain workplace equity are riskier investments in the long run, so now more investors are insisting on such change.

Roya Sabri

July 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

HP Takes the Circular Economy to the Next Level

HP says it is building circular supply chains to include more post-consumer plastic in its products, keeping plastic waste from entering the world's oceans.

Amy Brown

July 1, 2019

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Sustainability and Social Impact: Lessons from Israeli Businesses

Business Contributions to Inclusive Growth: Lessons from Israel

The call for inclusive growth—and a new form of capitalism—is rising. So, what is inclusive growth, anyway, and why does it matter? We explore case studies from leading Israeli businesses to learn more.

Amy Brown

June 20, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Entrepreneurs, Nature and the Business Case for Sustainability

Entrepreneurs, no matter what sector they are in, need to remember that nature can offer a perspective, as it helps us optimize, not just maximize.

Pamela Neronha

June 19, 2019

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Neurodiversity At Work: Training People on the Autism Spectrum for Tomorrow’s Tech Jobs

From Planning to Practice: How To Make Inclusion a Part of Your Corporate Culture

TriplePundit spoke with two occupational health experts about what it takes to create a truly inclusive corporate culture. The answer may surprise you.

Mary Mazzoni

June 13, 2019

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'Caste System' at Google Shows What's Wrong with the Gig Economy

Google now hires more temporary and contract employees than full-time workers. Critics say the results show all that is wrong with the gig economy.

Sierra Sumner

June 12, 2019

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For Multinationals, Sustainable Business Transformation Brings Challenges and Opportunities

How to Eliminate Child Labor, Farm by Farm, On a Global Scale

Child labor should have no place in a company’s supply chain. Companies should act to not only eradicate the problem, but also help tackle the underlying reasons it exists.

Miguel Coleta

June 12, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Brand Reputation at Stake: How Bayer Creates a New Headache for Sandals

The decision by Bayer to cease advertising on a controversial program at Fox News is now putting a very different company, Sandals, in an awkward situation.

Tina Casey

June 10, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Spotify Amps Volume to Get More Women in Music Production

Spotify announced it's boosting efforts to recruit more women determined to launch careers within the technical side of the music business.

Laurel Sheppard

June 7, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Ricoh Ramps Up SDGs Commitment on World Environment Day

With its Global SDGs Action plan, Ricoh seeks to help build a zero-carbon society by taking on climate action projects worldwide.

Kousuke Ito

June 5, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Supply Chain Transparency Is a Business Necessity

Considerations about sustainability in the supply chain are no longer optional; they're front and center of both business and political agendas.

Tim Mohin

June 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Nike Backlash: Brands Must Do Better – Not Just Say Better

Nike is under fire after various news reports revealed that its female athletes suffered pay cuts when they became pregnant.

Becky Willan

May 31, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Millennials, “Generation Disrupted,” Reward Businesses Having Positive Impact

More studies have chronicled the woes of millennials, but the views these surveys have captured do not tell the whole story about this generation.<br /> <br />

Amy Brown

May 29, 2019

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Neurodiversity At Work: Training People on the Autism Spectrum for Tomorrow’s Tech Jobs

Is Neurodiversity Part of Your Company's D&I Strategy? Here's Why It Should Be

A leading autism researcher makes the case for why neurodiversity—or respecting neurological differences the same way we do other differences—should be part of company inclusion strategies.

Amy Brown

May 22, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The New Climate for Business

The BSR Conference 2019 this November will raise questions and shaping answers over this new climate business here in the U.S and worldwide.

BSR

May 17, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Solar Workforce Is Mostly White and Male: Industry Calls For a Change

The U.S. solar sector has a diversity problem: More than 70 percent of its workers are white and male. Two big players in the industry are challenging solar companies to do better—and laying out plans to help them do it.

Mary Mazzoni

May 10, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Embracing the Complexity of Waste

The world is facing a waste crisis and the solution is simple: organizations need to embrace the complexity of the waste problem - reporting could help improve their waste management practices.

Global Reporting Initiative

May 9, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Why 2019 Is the Year of Stakeholder Trust

In 2019, the question of how to build and retain trust—among investors, regulators, customers, suppliers, civil society organizations, and the general public—is the most pressing challenge facing business.

BSR

May 9, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Big Business Calls for EU Climate Neutral Strategy

Ahead of Thursday’s summit in Sibiu, Romania, CEOs from 50 leading global and European brands are urging the EU’s heads of government to prioritize a decarbonization strategy.

Polly Ghazi

May 8, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Companies Need More Than CSR To Tackle Modern Slavery

Corporate social responsibility is important, but it does not absolve a company from its duty to respect the rights of workers in its operations and supply chains, says this human rights researcher.

Harriet von Spiegel

May 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

With More CSOs on the Scene, We're Sharing Sustainability Communication Tips

As more corporate sustainability officers emerge on the business scene, we can all benefit from their experience. Here are a few tips for sustainability communications professionals via some leaders in this field.

Dave Armon

May 1, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

No, Taking on Climate Change Isn’t ‘Radical’

Climate change puts coastal communities at risk worldwide. Ceres is reminding companies and investors that they are in a position to prevent sea-level rise—and in the end, taking action on this front is good business.

Leon Kaye

April 30, 2019

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From Local to Global: How Silicon Valley Companies Invest in Community

When Policy Gets Personal: Postmates Takes a Stand for Immigrants' Rights

Central to the Postmates' advocacy is an ongoing partnership with the ACLU, culminating in educational initiatives for the company's drivers and awareness campaigns for its customers.

Mary Mazzoni

April 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

How Bloomberg is Amplifying Women’s Voices in the Middle East

Bloomberg has been striving to have more women media-trained so they can go in front of the camera - the latest such effort is now ongoing in Dubai.

Leon Kaye

April 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Sustainability and Innovation at IBM: A Green Vision for ‘Big Blue’

IBM recently discussed its sustainability goals – including an effort to procure 55 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2025 – and how the company is using technology to help solve environmental challenges.

Tom Murray

April 24, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Time for Companies to Take on The Latest One Percent Problem

As the backlash continues over what critics say is yet another example of excessive executive pay, the time has come for companies to take on the CEO-worker wage gap.

Leon Kaye

April 24, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Facebook’s Diversity Dilemma: The Elephant in the Room

Facebook faces a long road ahead as stakeholders are still suspicious about the company’s dubious track record on user privacy, vetting reliable sources of news and its record on diversity - not to mention one controversial member of its board of directors.

Tina Casey

April 23, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Earth Day 2019: Thoughts from ESG Leaders

For this year's Earth Day, we asked various ESG leaders about their thoughts on April 22 - here are their perspectives.

Leon Kaye

April 22, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Gender Diversity, Political Polarization and Facebook’s Discrimination Dilemma

Facebook’s recent struggles puts the social network at risk of alienating more women — not just current platform users, but future workers.

Tina Casey

April 18, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Danone North America's CEO Wants to Lead a B Corp Movement

Danone North America CEO Mariano Lozano says he is ready to see the $6 billion company dethroned as the largest B Corp in the world.

Amy Brown

April 16, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

L’Oreal Advertises Gender Diversity ‘Because Women are Worth It'

L’Oreal recently launched a series of advertisements that showcase its cosmetics as a way to emphasize the importance of gender diversity within companies' management ranks.

Jenna Ammann

April 12, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Business Case for Investing in Food Waste Prevention

Food waste is a stubborn problem worldwide, but a recent study of over 100 restaurants suggests minimal investment in food loss and waste prevention can pay off big time.

Patrick Grubbs

April 10, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Mozambique’s Climate Crisis Shows Why Companies Must Invest in Sustainable Supply Chains

In addition to the human toll due to last month's Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, the world's largest companies are reminded that they need to do what they can to accelerate climate action efforts worldwide.

Leon Kaye

April 1, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Why PepsiCo Wants to Close the Gender Crop Gap

PepsiCo not only seeks to help farmers across its global supply chain become more sustainable, but the food and beverage giant is also striving to ensure women farmers find increased success in their work as well.

Amy Brown

March 28, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Missing Ingredient in Corporate Sustainability Rankings

In the corporate responsibility space, lists or rankings can help stakeholders assess ESG performance and identify leaders from among those making environmental commitments – and can also help companies evaluate their own performance and attract top talent.

Austin Reagan and Victoria Mills

March 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Benefits of Female Leadership: Thinking Outside of the Box

When it comes to hiring women in non-traditional fields, the global recycling and hazardous waste company Republic Services has made its mark.

Tina Casey

March 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

4 Companies Offering Progressive Benefits For Women

These four companies recognize the need to provide resources for women, and have shown leadership by launching innovative solutions for supporting female employees.

Ashley Paskill

March 21, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The SDGs as a Global Language for Business

Bloomberg recently convened the first ever single-issue business summit to focus on SDGs, which pulled a number of threads together and charted a path for reaching agreement on common goals.

Tina Casey

March 20, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Want to Engage Hourly Workers? Start with Flexible Scheduling

Though employee engagement is a continuous challenge for the world’s largest companies, hourly workers are often left out of this conversation. Taking a second look at scheduling is an opportunity for companies to engage—and ultimately retain—more people. 

Roya Sabri

March 13, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Volvo Capping Cars’ Top Speed at 112 MPH – Does it Make Sense?

To burnish its already strong reputation for automobile safety, Volvo will cap its vehicles' speed limits by 2020. But is this a PR stunt or giant step ahead for public safety?

Phil Covington

March 11, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Wanted: Clarity on SDGs Reporting for Companies and Investors

A coalition of corporate reporting framework organizations is determined to improve disclosure guidelines for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Amy Brown

March 6, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

The Latest in Sustainability Communications Tactics Revealed

For those working in corporate responsibility, knowing when and how to announce news is critical. To that end, we talked to Bob Langert, who retired in 2016 following more than 30 years with McDonald’s, a tenure that included a role as the company's VP of CSR and sustainability. 

Dave Armon

March 5, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Older Workers, America’s Most Undervalued Asset

Older workers should be a valued resource that too often fall under the radar; yet they also comprise a large part of our entrepreneurial culture. 

Leon Kaye

February 28, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Costco, the E-Commerce CSR Leader?

Costco is emerging as a CSR leader in the e-commerce sector; the fact its employees are treated well and as a result, feel happier, is part of the reason why.

Leon Kaye

February 28, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

How CEOs and Local Governments Drive Support for the SDGs

Between more CEOs pushing for their companies to align with the SDGs, along with more action at the state and local level across the U.S., the evidence suggests this United Nations-endorsed framework for sustainable development is gaining plenty of traction worldwide.

Dave Armon

February 26, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

How Activist Investors Flubbed Gender Equality in 2018

The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements were supposed to be a wake-up call to shake out all that’s wrong in many […]

Leon Kaye

February 15, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

As Sea Level Rise Threatens Florida, University of Miami Launches Graduate Sustainability Program

With Miami facing “an existential crisis” due to rising sea levels and other impacts of climate change, students who enroll […]

Amy Brown

February 6, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

With Climate Change Linked Even More to Conflict, 4 Ways Companies Can Step Up

Many media reports have connected climate change to conflict in nations such as Syria along with crises including the surge […]

Grant Whittington

February 3, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

When Boycotts Work: Howard Schultz Could Do to Starbucks What No One Else Could

Starbucks has achieved near-legendary status for its ability to weather a seemingly endless parade of boycotts, and now it looks […]

Tina Casey

January 30, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Visa Gives $1 Million to Feeding America’s Shutdown Relief Fund

Federal government employees rally at the White House for an end to the government shutdown on January 10, 2019 “Build […]

Tina Casey

January 25, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Speaker Proposals Wanted for 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands

Presenter proposals are now being accepted for 3BL Forum, the annual gathering of purpose-driven business leaders who are eager to […]

Leon Kaye

January 24, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Our Company is Two-Thirds Women. Here’s Why That Makes Us Successful.

#RealTalk only works when it’s followed by #RealAction. So when we started the Real Talk Lunch Series at Aflac for […]

Catherine Blades

January 24, 2019

Corporate Responsibility

Apparel Brands Support National Parks as Shutdown Drags On

My girlfriend and I recently returned from what we thought would be a foolishly timed tour of three jaw-dropping and […]

Grant Whittington

January 21, 2019